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Feline Medicine Distance Education

Visit 2024 Feline Medicine Distance Education course page.

If cats could talk, they’d be the first to tell you that they require refined, particular and focused care.

An unwell cat poses many unique challenges to the small animal practitioner and the difference between managing canine and feline patients (in both the art and the science of veterinary medicine) is well recognised.

This course is designed to reinforce, deepen and broaden your knowledge of feline medicine in a practical, interactive and enjoyable way. In addition, it will provide you with valuable information to make your practice more ‘feline friendly’.

This course is now delivered over 2 years to enable busy veterinarians to manage the comprehensive content.

Listen to Carolyn O'Brien tell you more-

The CVE has partnered with the ISFM to provide and promote this course in the UK and Europe. The ISFM members are entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

The CVE has also partnered with the AAFP to promote this course in the US and Canada. The AAFP members are also entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

Past Participant:

This course was single handedly the best decision I have made in the beginning of advancing my feline practice to the next level. As a student I will say what you put into this course is directly proportional to what you will get out of it. It is well written and thorough with an appropriate difficulty level. My tutor was always available to push me into critical thinking as well as to answer my questions. For me this was the first step in my prep work for ABVP board certification. As I complete this course I do have to admit I am a bit sad, however my confidence level in working up, diagnosing and treating a complicated feline case is leaps and bounds beyond where it was two years ago. And as the saying goes, Confidence is Competence. Thank you CVE.
Lacie B. Lee DVM Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2019 Course Participant


Past Participant:

I'm absolutely sure that having done this course have changed my way of working. 
It has opened my mind and has helped me to investigate more. It makes me realize how amazing feline medicine is. Thank you!!!

Mireia Balliu Cristina, Spain, 2021 Participant

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, you will: 

  • Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of common feline disease
  • Expand your knowledge on unusual feline conditions
  • Gain increased confidence in handling feline patients gained through a range of practical advice
  • Review important developments in feline medicine
  • Better understand key differences when dealing with certain disease conditions in cats versus dogs
  • Better understand the pathophysiological responses of cats and gain the special skills needed to confidently treat your tricky feline patients.

Modules

Modules will commence every 2 months:

2023:-

  • February – Urinary Tract Disease
  • April – Endocrine Disorders
  • June – Neurology/Musculoskeletal
  • August – Haematology/Immunology
  • October – Oncology

2024:-

  • February – Dermatology
  • April – Respiratory Disease
  • June – Cardiology
  • August – Gastrointestinal Disease
  • October – Infectious Diseases

Course Delivery

This online course comes with:

  • Comprehensive digital notes; images and recommended readings 
  • Self-assessed quizzes and case studies to test your knowledge and understanding
  • A discussion forum for conversation, debate and sharing cases with your peers and tutors
  • Monthly assignments and case submissions where you will receive individual feedback and explanations from your tutors
  • Regular interactive online sessions covering key topics and problem areas to deepen your knowledge and understanding in a group setting 
  • Keeping DE notes in digital format saves almost 300 000 sheets of paper, 1 500 000L of water and 30 trees.
     

Interactivity

Live interactive sessions delivered online

What is Distance Education?

Premium, intensive online veterinary CE

All CVE Distance Education (DE) programs are mentored by leading veterinary experts who will provide individual feedback and advice on completion of each monthly module. Each module may include written content, technique videos, self-reflections, quizzes and online submission of monthly assignments.

Maximise the opportunity to expand and consolidate your learning by participating in the tutor moderated group discussion forum and attending the online workshop to apply the knowledge you have gained.

Pay as you learn

Choosing your DE course is a big commitment, so there’s no need to add further stress by paying your course up front. To pay as you learn, you will need a $1,000 deposit to secure your place, followed by 50% of the total course fee 10 days prior to course commencement date. We’ll arrange simple monthly direct debits from your credit card over 3 or 6 months.

Note: Payment Plan will incur an additional $250 administration fee, and Early Bird rates do not apply if you choose the payment plan option.

For the full terms and conditions please see our Terms.

RACE approved for 100 CE credits

This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 100 hours of continuing education. Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. Call CVE +61 2 9351 7979 for further questions.

Who should enrol?

This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians.

Course partner

ISFM and AAFP

The Feline Medicine Distance Education course is truly an international course with 11 renowned tutors from all over the world. Depending on your location once you enrol you will join a cohort of participants in your part of the world. The CVE has partnered with the ISFM to provide and promote the Feline Medicine Distance Education course in UK and Europe. The ISFM members are entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

The CVE has also partnered with the AAFP to promote this course in the US and Canada. The AAFP members are also entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

 

 
Course fees Member* Super Early Bird Member* Early Bird Member* Full Rate Non-member Rate
Feline Medicine $7090
$7285 $7480 $7875

*Members include: CVE Practice, Professional, Part-time Professional, Recent Graduate, and Academic members. Member rate is also available to ISFM and AAFP members.

Loyalty DE Discount: Completed 2 or more Distance Education (DE) courses in the previous 5 years, you are eligible for a 10% discount on future DE courses. Discounts are not cumulative. For further information about discount options for multiple registrations at the one event, please read the full Terms. To redeem your discount contact the CVE via email [email protected] or phone +61 2 9351 7979 (Monday to Friday, AEST 9am to 5pm).

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Distance Education
Wednesday, 01 February 2023 to
Saturday, 30 November 2024
348 CPD Point/s

Super Early Bird
30 Jun 2022
Early Bird
31 Oct 2022

Delivered Online
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Distance Education
Wednesday, 01 February 2023 to
Saturday, 30 November 2024
348 CPD Point/s

Super Early Bird
30 Jun 2022
Early Bird
31 Oct 2022

Delivered Online
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Lara Boland
BVSc FANZCVS (Feline Medicine) Dipl. ECVIM-CA
Lara graduated from the University of Sydney in 2004 and initially worked in feline and general small animal practice in Brisbane and Canberra. Lara completed an International Cat ...
Katherine Briscoe
BVSc (Hons I) MVetStud FANZCVS
Kath graduated from the University of Sydney in 2003, graduating with first class honours and the University Medal. Kath worked in private small animal practice in Sydney and the U...
Rachel Korman
BVSc GPCertFelP FANZCVSc MRCVS
After graduating from the University of Queensland in 2000, Rachel worked in small animal practice in both Australia and the United Kingdom and received a "Cynthia Award" by the Fe...
Michael Linton
BVSc FANZCVS (Feline Medicine)
Michael has worked in both referral and general practice since graduating in 2006. He received his qualifications as a Feline Medicine Specialists in 2018 under the guidance of Fe...
Katie McCallum
BVM&S PGCertSAM AFHEA DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
Katie graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2009 and spent 5 years in small animal general practice. She was awarded the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Certifi...
Myles McKenna
MVB MVetSci MVetMed DACVIM (SAIM) DECVIM-CA MRCVS
Myles obtained his veterinary degree from University College Dublin in 2013. After working in first opinion practice in the UK, he completed an internship in small animal medicine ...
Carolyn O'Brien
BVSc (Hons) MVetClinStud FANZCVS
Having successfully gained her fellowship qualification, Carolyn commenced referral practice in Melbourne, from the Veterinary Referral Hospital in Hallam and then from the Univers...
Kerry Rolph
BVM&S CERTVC PHD FANZCVS DIPECVIM-CA FRCVS
Kerry graduated from Edinburgh University and worked in small animal practice for two years before returning to Edinburgh. She gained her certificate in Veterinary Cardiology and P...
Ashlie Saffire
DVM DABVP (Feline)
Dr. Ashlie Saffire is a practicing feline medicine specialist, board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. She is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State College o...
Sam Taylor
BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM FRCVS
Sam is a European Specialist in Internal Medicine and became an RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine in 2011 and in 2019 was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons...
Jane Yu
BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine) MVS DipECVIM- CA (Small Animal) EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Jane graduated from the University of Melbourne, Australia in 2011. She completed a small animal internship in Melbourne in 2015 and has worked in several referral practices in Mel...
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Tutor/s

Lara Boland
BVSc FANZCVS (Feline Medicine) Dipl. ECVIM-CA
Lara graduated from the University of Sydney in 2004 and initially worked in feline and general small animal practice in Brisbane and Canberra. Lara completed an International Cat ...
Katherine Briscoe
BVSc (Hons I) MVetStud FANZCVS
Kath graduated from the University of Sydney in 2003, graduating with first class honours and the University Medal. Kath worked in private small animal practice in Sydney and the U...
Rachel Korman
BVSc GPCertFelP FANZCVSc MRCVS
After graduating from the University of Queensland in 2000, Rachel worked in small animal practice in both Australia and the United Kingdom and received a "Cynthia Award" by the Fe...
Michael Linton
BVSc FANZCVS (Feline Medicine)
Michael has worked in both referral and general practice since graduating in 2006. He received his qualifications as a Feline Medicine Specialists in 2018 under the guidance of Fe...
Katie McCallum
BVM&S PGCertSAM AFHEA DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
Katie graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2009 and spent 5 years in small animal general practice. She was awarded the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Certifi...
Myles McKenna
MVB MVetSci MVetMed DACVIM (SAIM) DECVIM-CA MRCVS
Myles obtained his veterinary degree from University College Dublin in 2013. After working in first opinion practice in the UK, he completed an internship in small animal medicine ...
Carolyn O'Brien
BVSc (Hons) MVetClinStud FANZCVS
Having successfully gained her fellowship qualification, Carolyn commenced referral practice in Melbourne, from the Veterinary Referral Hospital in Hallam and then from the Univers...
Kerry Rolph
BVM&S CERTVC PHD FANZCVS DIPECVIM-CA FRCVS
Kerry graduated from Edinburgh University and worked in small animal practice for two years before returning to Edinburgh. She gained her certificate in Veterinary Cardiology and P...
Ashlie Saffire
DVM DABVP (Feline)
Dr. Ashlie Saffire is a practicing feline medicine specialist, board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. She is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State College o...
Sam Taylor
BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM FRCVS
Sam is a European Specialist in Internal Medicine and became an RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine in 2011 and in 2019 was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons...
Jane Yu
BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine) MVS DipECVIM- CA (Small Animal) EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Jane graduated from the University of Melbourne, Australia in 2011. She completed a small animal internship in Melbourne in 2015 and has worked in several referral practices in Mel...

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If cats could talk, they’d be the first to tell you that they require refined, particular and focused care. An unwell cat poses many unique challenges to the small animal practitioner and the difference between managing canine and feline patients (in both the art and the science of veterinary medicine) is well recognised.

Visit 2024 Feline Medicine Distance Education course page.

If cats could talk, they’d be the first to tell you that they require refined, particular and focused care.

An unwell cat poses many unique challenges to the small animal practitioner and the difference between managing canine and feline patients (in both the art and the science of veterinary medicine) is well recognised.

This course is designed to reinforce, deepen and broaden your knowledge of feline medicine in a practical, interactive and enjoyable way. In addition, it will provide you with valuable information to make your practice more ‘feline friendly’.

This course is now delivered over 2 years to enable busy veterinarians to manage the comprehensive content.

Listen to Carolyn O'Brien tell you more-

The CVE has partnered with the ISFM to provide and promote this course in the UK and Europe. The ISFM members are entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

The CVE has also partnered with the AAFP to promote this course in the US and Canada. The AAFP members are also entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

Past Participant:

This course was single handedly the best decision I have made in the beginning of advancing my feline practice to the next level. As a student I will say what you put into this course is directly proportional to what you will get out of it. It is well written and thorough with an appropriate difficulty level. My tutor was always available to push me into critical thinking as well as to answer my questions. For me this was the first step in my prep work for ABVP board certification. As I complete this course I do have to admit I am a bit sad, however my confidence level in working up, diagnosing and treating a complicated feline case is leaps and bounds beyond where it was two years ago. And as the saying goes, Confidence is Competence. Thank you CVE.
Lacie B. Lee DVM Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2019 Course Participant


Past Participant:

I'm absolutely sure that having done this course have changed my way of working. 
It has opened my mind and has helped me to investigate more. It makes me realize how amazing feline medicine is. Thank you!!!

Mireia Balliu Cristina, Spain, 2021 Participant

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, you will: 

  • Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of common feline disease
  • Expand your knowledge on unusual feline conditions
  • Gain increased confidence in handling feline patients gained through a range of practical advice
  • Review important developments in feline medicine
  • Better understand key differences when dealing with certain disease conditions in cats versus dogs
  • Better understand the pathophysiological responses of cats and gain the special skills needed to confidently treat your tricky feline patients.

Modules

Modules will commence every 2 months:

2023:-

  • February – Urinary Tract Disease
  • April – Endocrine Disorders
  • June – Neurology/Musculoskeletal
  • August – Haematology/Immunology
  • October – Oncology

2024:-

  • February – Dermatology
  • April – Respiratory Disease
  • June – Cardiology
  • August – Gastrointestinal Disease
  • October – Infectious Diseases

Course Delivery

This online course comes with:

  • Comprehensive digital notes; images and recommended readings 
  • Self-assessed quizzes and case studies to test your knowledge and understanding
  • A discussion forum for conversation, debate and sharing cases with your peers and tutors
  • Monthly assignments and case submissions where you will receive individual feedback and explanations from your tutors
  • Regular interactive online sessions covering key topics and problem areas to deepen your knowledge and understanding in a group setting 
  • Keeping DE notes in digital format saves almost 300 000 sheets of paper, 1 500 000L of water and 30 trees.
     

Interactivity

Live interactive sessions delivered online

What is Distance Education?

Premium, intensive online veterinary CE

All CVE Distance Education (DE) programs are mentored by leading veterinary experts who will provide individual feedback and advice on completion of each monthly module. Each module may include written content, technique videos, self-reflections, quizzes and online submission of monthly assignments.

Maximise the opportunity to expand and consolidate your learning by participating in the tutor moderated group discussion forum and attending the online workshop to apply the knowledge you have gained.

Pay as you learn

Choosing your DE course is a big commitment, so there’s no need to add further stress by paying your course up front. To pay as you learn, you will need a $1,000 deposit to secure your place, followed by 50% of the total course fee 10 days prior to course commencement date. We’ll arrange simple monthly direct debits from your credit card over 3 or 6 months.

Note: Payment Plan will incur an additional $250 administration fee, and Early Bird rates do not apply if you choose the payment plan option.

For the full terms and conditions please see our Terms.

RACE approved for 100 CE credits

This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 100 hours of continuing education. Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. Call CVE +61 2 9351 7979 for further questions.

Who should enrol?

This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians.

Course partner

ISFM and AAFP

The Feline Medicine Distance Education course is truly an international course with 11 renowned tutors from all over the world. Depending on your location once you enrol you will join a cohort of participants in your part of the world. The CVE has partnered with the ISFM to provide and promote the Feline Medicine Distance Education course in UK and Europe. The ISFM members are entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

The CVE has also partnered with the AAFP to promote this course in the US and Canada. The AAFP members are also entitled to the same rates as the CVE members for this DE course.

 

 
Course fees Member* Super Early Bird Member* Early Bird Member* Full Rate Non-member Rate
Feline Medicine $7090
$7285 $7480 $7875

*Members include: CVE Practice, Professional, Part-time Professional, Recent Graduate, and Academic members. Member rate is also available to ISFM and AAFP members.

Loyalty DE Discount: Completed 2 or more Distance Education (DE) courses in the previous 5 years, you are eligible for a 10% discount on future DE courses. Discounts are not cumulative. For further information about discount options for multiple registrations at the one event, please read the full Terms. To redeem your discount contact the CVE via email [email protected] or phone +61 2 9351 7979 (Monday to Friday, AEST 9am to 5pm).

When
1/02/2023 9:00 AM - 30/11/2024 11:00 PM
AUS Eastern Summer Time
Where
Online, NSW AUSTRALIA