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General news
RVC/ZSL residencies
The formation of the European College of Zoological Medicine presented a long-awaited opportunity for high level veterinary training in wildlife population health,
in response to the growing global need for veterinary investigation into emerging diseases to free-living wildlife.
In early 2015 the RVC was delighted to announce a new residency programme which will be co-run with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). Two new residents were selected; Stephanie Ridge will specialise in Zoo Health Management and Helle Hydeskov in Wildlife Population Health.
Helle graduated from the University of Copenhagen and went on to work for the US Navy as a veterinary specialist on their Hospital Ship in the Paci c to provide veterinary support in human emergencies. She then completed her small animal internship in Canada.
Stephanie graduated from Cambridge University Vet School and has worked in a small animal practice which also covered a local zoo inspiring her interest in exotic species – she has a particular love of elephants.
Both residencies comprise a three year syllabus devised
by ECZM Diplomates at ZSL and the RVC, approved by the ECZM. The residents will ultimately obtain an MSc in Veterinary Science and become Diplomates of the ECZM and European Veterinary Specialists in Zoological Medicine.
Helle and Stephanie will also gain valuable teaching experience by teaching students on the MSc in Wild Animal
Pictured above the ZSL residents with zoo staff involved in the residencies.
L to R: Becki Lawson, Stephanie Ridge (ZHM resident), Helle Hydeskov (WPH resident), Tony Sainsbury, Nic Masters, Paul Jepson, Julia Rodriguez-Ramos and Edmund Flach
Health and Biology and nal year RVC veterinary students on clinical rotations.
The RVC Animal Care Trust (ACT) was delighted to be able to award a grant to cover Helle’s stipend for her residency in Wildlife Population Health.
Stephanie & Helle with the RVC’s Julian Drewe.
Certi cate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP)
Are you interested in continuing your veterinary studies? Then perhaps the CertAVP is for you. The RVC has been accredited to assess a range of modules in the RCVS CertAVP. You may choose to be assessed in modules to suit your learning needs and if you wish to obtain the post nominal CertAVP you must achieve 60 credits. These must be completed within a ten year time period and you may ‘mix and match’ module assessments offered by different academic institutions – but of course we’d like you to come back to the RVC! Having a designated CertAVP will also help you achieve the RCVS Advanced Practitioner status.
The RVC supports self directed, independent, life long learning. We run CPD courses that support many of the learning objectives of CertAVP modules but do not run speci c courses tailored only to CertAVP candidates. CertAVP candidates are eligible for discounted RVC CPD courses, so even more reason to enrol with the RVC!
The assessment process at the RVC involves detailed formative and summative feedback on all submitted work. You can enrol with the RVC throughout the year
and must also enrol with the RCVS. All candidates enrolled
on the CertAVP will receive learning support via Learn, the RVC’s online learning platform, and you will have access to the support provided for all RVC accredited modules, whether you are enrolled on just one or several modules. Online resources include interactive discussion forums with tutors and fellow candidates, recorded webinars, and clinical cases with model answers.
For more information, visit rvc.ac.uk/certavp or call 01707 666201.