Welcome to the ECVM
Founded in 2016, the European College of Veterinary Microbiology is a constituent College of the European Board of Veterinary Specialization, dedicated to specialist training, certification and advancing veterinary microbiology across Europe.
What is the aim of the ECVM?
To provide specialist training and certification of veterinarians in veterinary microbiology across Europe, maintaining and enhancing the quality of European Veterinary Specialists at the highest possible level.
Our Mission
To contribute significantly to improved veterinary medical services to the public by ensuring European Specialists in Veterinary Microbiology practise at the highest level across all European countries.
What do we do?
Training & Residency Programmes
Each ECVM residency is an approved training programme under the guidance of ECVM Diplomate(s). The minimum duration is three years.
Programmes must develop a culture recognising continuous professional development, engendering the self-confidence, self-criticism and sense of responsibility expected of European Veterinary Specialists.
Veterinary Microbiology in Europe
Become a Diplomate of the ECVM
The routes to becoming a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Microbiology are described on the "How to become a part of the college" page.
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