The ECVM Qualifying Examination will take place on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th September this year in the University of Nottingham at the Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus (just outside Nottingham, bus service available). The examination will precede the annual international conference of ECVM on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September.
Candidates for the exam (including those only taking part of the exam) must submit their applications to sit the exam and associated documents three months in advance of the exam i.e. by Monday 3rd June, to Dr Libby Graham, Chair of the Certification and Credentials Committee. Any outstanding documents (externships, completion of residency etc..) must be furnished by Saturday 3rd August at the latest.
A provisional timetable for the week of the exam and conference is shown below for your information.
| Date | Time | Event |
| Tuesday 3rd September | 10.00-13.00 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus | Qualifying exam Part 1 |
| 14.00-16.00 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus | Qualifying exam Part 2, Section A (orals, approx. 30 mins per candidate) | |
| Wednesday 4th September | 10.00-13.00 Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus | Qualifying exam Part 2, Section B (Applied) – Practical labs |
| 15.00-19.00 Vet School | Residents Training Course | |
| 20.00 Venue to be announced | Exec Committee Dinner with residents | |
| Thursday 5th September | 9.00-12.30 Vet School | Resident’s training course |
| 14.00-17.00 Chemistry Building, University of Nottingham, University Park Campus | AGM of ECVM | |
| 18.00 Senate Chamber, Trent Building, University of Nottingham | Welcome address and cocktail reception, registration | |
| Friday 6th September | 9.00-17.00 Chemistry Building, University of Nottingham, University Park Campus | Opening of conference, Conference talks |
| 17.30-18.30 | Walking tour, start at Nottingham Castle | |
| 18.30 Canalhouse, Nottingham | Conference dinner | |
| Saturday 7th September | 9.00-17.00 Chemistry Building, University of Nottingham, University Park Campus | Conference talks, closing session |
Prof. Bryan Markey, Chair of Examination Committee
