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<strong>Improve</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong><br />
Online CPD Learning Experience<br />
In association with Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medicine
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medicine<br />
Contents<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
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In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
This brand new online, lecture-style learning experience is split into five semesters covering five<br />
subjects. Each one has been built to enhance your veterinary knowledge and take your career to<br />
new heights.<br />
Getting prepared for your CPD journey can be a bit like planning a holiday. You have a destination in mind of where you want to go and a vague<br />
idea of how you might get there, but piecing the steps together can be a bit overwhelming.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
To help plan your journey, you can choose which path you want to take towards your desired subject matter. You will achieve 12 CPD hours<br />
per semester. Plus, all the learning is online to fit around your busy practice life, too.<br />
Each semester consists of:<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
• <strong>Series</strong> of engaging video-style lectures<br />
• Access to the latest, cutting-edge evidence-based research<br />
• Lessons from globally recognised veterinary specialists<br />
• Accompanying notes and interactive forums<br />
• Peer discussions and a journal club<br />
• Plenty of opportunities to discuss your learnings with our<br />
speakers in live webinars’<br />
• A lesson on ‘how to reflect’ for your learning development<br />
Contact<br />
This series will help you get what you want out of your CPD journey. So, like a holiday, you’ll have lots of valuable things to share with everyone<br />
when you’re back in practice!<br />
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In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
Who is it for?<br />
The <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong> is designed to help you become the best veterinary professional you<br />
can be.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
All semesters are open for vets in general<br />
practice, those with experience of challenging<br />
cases and practitioners studying further<br />
qualifications<br />
No matter which semester(s) you choose, you<br />
will gain the latest evidence-based knowledge<br />
directly from highly experienced speakers at<br />
the University of Cambridge<br />
The series is also available for veterinary nurses to join, particularly those running their own nurse clinics and managing referrals,<br />
and to students as a supplement to their training.<br />
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In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
How it works<br />
Taking part in the <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong> is easy! No matter which semester you choose to<br />
study, we will be there every step of the way to support your learning journey. Here’s how it works:<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
Book your place<br />
Start your month-long<br />
semester<br />
Engage in four weeks<br />
of learning<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
Dive into the University<br />
of Cambridge<br />
Department of<br />
<strong>Veterinary</strong> Medicine’s<br />
latest evidence-based<br />
research<br />
Take part in peer<br />
discussions, a journal<br />
club, interactive<br />
forums and a live<br />
‘Meet the Team’<br />
webinar<br />
Gain 12 CPD hours<br />
and be awarded with<br />
your certificate*<br />
*materials will remain available for two months after the end of each semester.<br />
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Semesters<br />
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Brachycephalic<br />
Obstructive Airway<br />
Syndrome (BOAS)<br />
May 2022<br />
Canine<br />
and Feline Oncology<br />
June 2022<br />
Canine<br />
and Feline Cardiology<br />
September 2022<br />
Canine<br />
and Feline Neurology<br />
October 2022<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
Learn optimal methods of<br />
diagnosis, treatment and aftercare<br />
for patients with varying degrees of<br />
BOAS<br />
Explore the advantages and<br />
limitations of diagnostic processes<br />
and how to approach moral<br />
dilemmas<br />
Cover the most common acquired<br />
and congenital heart diseases in<br />
dogs and cats<br />
Become confident in managing<br />
neurological conditions commonly<br />
seen in small animal practice<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
Equine Oncology<br />
November 2022<br />
Learn how to approach<br />
and manage equine oncology<br />
cases with the Cambridge<br />
Equine Hospital<br />
Get 10% off* with our<br />
four-semester bundle<br />
48 CPD hours<br />
£ 2,156+VAT<br />
*Valid until 30th April 2022<br />
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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)<br />
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
BOAS has become an increasingly common problem in both general practice and<br />
referral institutions over the last 10 years. Our speakers have been at the forefront<br />
of researching this disease, from its initial discovery to pioneering the latest<br />
treatments and patient care.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
Starting May 2022 | £599+VAT<br />
Lesson 1<br />
Pathophysiology of BOAS with Nai-Chieh Liu DVM MPhil Ph<br />
Lesson 2<br />
Recognition of BOAS with Jane Ladlow MA VetMB AFHEA CertSAS CertVR DipECVS<br />
MRCVS<br />
Lesson 3<br />
Surgical and postoperative management of BOAS with Laura Owen BVSc AFHEA<br />
CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS<br />
Lesson 4<br />
Prognosis and ethical dilemmas with Jane Ladlow MA VetMB AFHEA CertSAS CertVR<br />
DipECVS MRCVS<br />
FIND OUT MORE<br />
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Canine and Feline Oncology<br />
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
Packed with case studies and top tips, this semester explores the many advantages<br />
and limitations of certain diagnostic processes and tests, as well as the moral<br />
dilemmas that many oncology cases can present and how to approach them.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
Starting June 2022 | £599+VAT<br />
Lesson 1<br />
Feline lymphoma with Professor Jane M Dobson MA BVetMed, DVetMed, DipECVIM-CA<br />
[Oncol]<br />
Lesson 2<br />
Canine Mast Cell Tumours (cMCT) with Alison Hayes BVMS CertVR MSc(Clin Onc)<br />
DipECVIM-CA (Oncology) MRCVS<br />
Lesson 3<br />
“Nose to tail” consultations for the cancer patients with Alison Hayes BVMS CertVR<br />
MSc(Clin Onc) DipECVIM-CA (Oncology) MRCVS<br />
Lesson 4<br />
Surgical oncology week with Laura Owen BVSc CertSAS AFHEA DipECVS MRCVS<br />
FIND OUT MORE<br />
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Canine and Feline Cardiology<br />
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
Cover the most common acquired and congenital heart diseases in dogs and cats<br />
in this semester. Together, we will discuss the aetiology, pathophysiology, most<br />
up-to-date diagnostic approaches and the most recent treatment trials on heart<br />
disease in small animals.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
Starting September 2022 | £599+VAT<br />
Lesson 1<br />
Myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs with Joao Escalda DVM CertAVP(VC) MRCVS<br />
Lesson 2<br />
Canine dilated cardiomyopathy with Catheryn Partington BVSc CertAVP(VC) MSc<br />
MRCVS<br />
Lesson 3<br />
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with Jose Novo Matos DVM PhD DipECVIM<br />
(Cardiology) AFHEA MRCVS EBVS®<br />
Lesson 4<br />
Congenital heart diseases in dogs with Joel Silva DVM DipECVM-CA (Cardiology)<br />
MRCVS EBVS<br />
FIND OUT MORE<br />
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Canine and Feline Neurology<br />
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
This semester will provide general practitioners with the tools they require to feel<br />
confident in managing neurological conditions commonly seen in small animal<br />
practice.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
Starting October 2022 | £599+VAT<br />
Lesson 1<br />
Neurological examination with Georgina Harris BVetmed (Hons) MRCVS DipECVN<br />
Lesson 2<br />
Seizures with Lisa Alves DVM PhD DipECVN AFHEA MRCVS (RCVS and European<br />
Specialist in <strong>Veterinary</strong> Neurology)<br />
Lesson 3<br />
Vestibular disease with Susana Monforte DVM Msc CertAVP PGCertVPS AFHEA<br />
MRCVS<br />
Lesson 4<br />
Intervertebral disc disease with Paul Freeman MA VetMB Cert SAO Dip ECVN MRCVS<br />
(European and RCVS Specialist in <strong>Veterinary</strong> Neurology)<br />
FIND OUT MORE<br />
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Equine Oncology<br />
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
The Cambridge Equine Hospital is a multidisciplinary practice made up of<br />
specialists in equine internal medicine and surgery, certificate holders in<br />
equine reproduction and equine internal medicine and a qualified veterinary<br />
physiotherapist.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Starting November 2022 | £599+VAT<br />
This semester will be taught by Director Anna Hollis who is the only equine vet in the world<br />
to hold a MSc in Clinical Oncology, surgeon Daria Coleridge who has a particular interest<br />
in surgical management of equine oncology and Sarah Voss who has extensive experience<br />
with oncology cases following her internal medicine residency at the University of Glasgow.<br />
The Cambridge Equine Hospital looks forwards to teaching the best approaches and<br />
management of equine oncology patients.<br />
Contact<br />
FIND OUT MORE<br />
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In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
About us<br />
At <strong>Improve</strong> <strong>International</strong>, we are delighted to work with the University of Cambridge Department<br />
of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medicine for the brand new <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>.<br />
<strong>Improve</strong> <strong>International</strong> is dedicated to developing careers, improving practice performance and driving veterinary educations forwards. We<br />
provide CPD training across a plethora of areas via face to face and online learning programmes, so you can become the best veterinary<br />
surgeon or veterinary nurse you can. Over 40,000 vets and nurses have already benefitted from our training.<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
Our Partner<br />
The University of Cambridge Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medicine is a teaching and referral hospital which aims to provide a comprehensive and<br />
demonstrably excellent clinical service across a range of species and disciplines for clients, undergraduate and postgraduate students and the<br />
veterinary profession in general.<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
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In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
Hear from the team<br />
“We are thrilled to be working with University of Cambridge Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine as another innovative way to help the veterinary community take their careers<br />
to the next level. We look forward to offering veterinary professionals worldwide the<br />
chance to explore ground-breaking work and help advance animal welfare around the<br />
globe.”<br />
Charlotte French, Head of Curriculum & Quality and Operational Head of UK, Nordics and USA<br />
at <strong>Improve</strong> <strong>International</strong><br />
“This exciting new partnership will allow both veterinary professionals to get the latest<br />
evidence-based knowledge directly from our top specialists. They will also learn to<br />
apply valuable skills in their everyday practice life and engage with others on <strong>Improve</strong><br />
<strong>International</strong>’s global, interactive online platform. We are looking forward to the start of<br />
this unique <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong> alongside <strong>Improve</strong> <strong>International</strong>.”<br />
Professor James Wood, Head of the Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medicine at University of Cambridge<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
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“The new joint agreement brings together <strong>Improve</strong> <strong>International</strong>, who have an<br />
outstanding record of high-quality and innovative CPD provision, and the staff of the<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Medicine with their excellent specialist clinical knowledge to<br />
stage the <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>. This will provide a new milestone in CPD course<br />
delivery.<br />
The staff and facilities available in the department will provide a rare opportunity to<br />
access exceptional, evidence-based tuition for this series. So do join in for this exciting<br />
new collaboration.”<br />
Professor Mike Herrtage, Trustee of the University of Cambridge <strong>Veterinary</strong> School Trust and former Dean<br />
of the Cambridge <strong>Veterinary</strong> School
In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Thank you to our sponsors<br />
The Møller Institute at Churchill College, University of Cambridge provides<br />
space and context for the development of current and future leaders in<br />
government, industry, academia and civil society. The institute utilises a<br />
distinctive and contemporary approach to learning and development which<br />
is based on nearly 30 years of experience empowering organisational and<br />
individual growth.<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
The University of Cambridge <strong>Veterinary</strong> School Trust* is a small charity<br />
dedicated to raising funds for the <strong>Veterinary</strong> School Hospital in Cambridge.<br />
A proportion of the proceeds will go directly towards the trust which<br />
runs on a not-for-profit basis to fund essential equipment and facilities for<br />
diagnosing and treating the many thousands of animals referred for care.<br />
*Exempt Charity XO 979/86<br />
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In association with<br />
Department of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
Medicine<br />
Contact<br />
To book your place on one or more of the semesters in our new <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>, get in<br />
touch with us today.<br />
www.improveinternational.com/uk/academy-series<br />
What is the <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Series</strong>?<br />
Who is it for?<br />
How it works<br />
01793 759159<br />
enquiries@improveinternational.com<br />
What you will learn<br />
About us<br />
Hear from the team<br />
Contact<br />
<strong>Improve</strong>cpd <strong>Improve</strong>CPD<br />
@improvecpd improve-international<br />
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