Explore the latest dermatologic developments from an online perspective!
Skin disorders are a very common clinical presentation in small animal practice – but that doesn’t mean their diagnosis and treatment are always easy to determine. Improve Veterinary Education invites you to embark on an immersive and interactive learning experience – the Postgraduate Certificate Program in Dermatology. Through the interactive online learning materials and different case discussions, you will learn how to confidently approach the dog, cat and exotic patient presenting with the various manifestations of skin disease in a logical and scientific manner.
Ready to expand your clinical problem-solving skills?
This global 100% online CPD program comprises 14 modules with up to date information in veterinary dermatology. You will have a chance to revisit basic topics, such as the anatomy and physiology of the skin, and to develop your knowledge in common conditions including pruritus, infections and ulceration. You will also cover more complex and unusual disorders – immune-mediated skin disease, neoplasia, and alopecic conditions.
Each program module is spread over a month, giving you plenty of time to study and explore our innovative learning resources (such as videos from the tutors, real-world clinical cases, notes and quizzes).
Benefit from a rich learning experience provided by online learning specialists
The Dermatology Postgraduate Certificate Program is a high-quality online course that enables you to improve your skills without leaving the comfort of your own home or practice. The program content is overseen by Dr Peri Lau Gillard DVM Cert VD DipECVD MRCVS EBVS and built by a team of online learning specialists.
General Practitioner Certificate in Dermatology
The online learning program is the accredited training for General Practitioner Certificate in Dermatology. Change your perspective on skin disease, uncover all the latest developments in this area and achieve a recognised qualification awarded by ISVPS and Harper Adams University.
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This program has been approved for 168 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognise RACE approval.
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Guillaume received his Veterinary degree (DEDV) from the Veterinary School of Toulouse, France, in 1998. He subsequently trained and worked at the Veterinary School of Lyon, France and at North Carolina State University, USA. He is presently a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery at the University of Bristol, School of Clinical Veterinary Sciences. He also serves as an Associate Editor (soft tissue surgery) for the Journal of Small Animal Practice and is a member of the Small Animal Examination Committee of the European College of Veterinary Surgery. Guillaume works as an academic surgeon and enjoys all aspects of soft tissue surgery. He particularly relishes the challenge of complex cases, such as cardiac operations, because of the potential long term benefit offered to the young animals affected with these conditions and also because of the multi-disciplinary approach these cases require. He likes working as part of a team and feels fortunate to work alongside other highly qualified specialists. Guillaume also enjoys the unusual cases that require ‘out of the box’ thinking and processes – and the adrenalin rush of having his carefully planned working day thrown out of the window because an emergency arrives. As a member of Bristol Heart Institute, he sometimes works alongside human surgeons, which he describes as a privilege. He aims to bring the best of what he learns from them to help his veterinary patients. A heavy metal fan in his younger days, he would listen to it while in theatre today if he wasn’t so worried about it scaring everybody else off. On reflection, he has decided that Herbie Hancock, Miles Davies and Gill Scott Heron are perhaps choices with a more general appeal. Guillaume describes his teaching style as visual, thought-provoking and engaging. He likes to respond quickly to delegate feedback and is keen that all delegates get the very best out of their time with him.
Prof. Simon Girling is currently Head of Veterinary Services to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland based at Edinburgh Zoo. He also runs a referral service in exotic species and has been appointed as a Professor by the University of Highlands and Islands. He gained his European College of Zoological Medicine (Zoo Health Management) and European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Zoo Health Management) status in 2012; his RCVS Diploma in Zoological Medicine in 2002 and his RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine status in 2003. Simon is:
Rosario Cerundolo graduated from the Veterinary School, Naples (Italy) in 1987. In 1995 he started a Residency at the Royal Veterinary College (London, UK). In 1997 he gained the Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology; in 1998 the European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology; in 2000 the RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. Until 2009 he was Associate Professor in Veterinary Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently works at Dick White Referrals in Six Mile Bottom, just outside Cambridge, and also as a consultant at Bayswater Referral Clinic in west London. He is a Honorary Associate Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the University of Nottingham. He has been the former President of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology, the Chair of the Scientific Organising Committee of two of the past Annual Congress of the ESVD-ECVD. He has been the treasurer of the WCVD7 (Vancouver July 2012) and the WCVD8 (Bordeaux June 2016). His areas of interest are: Canine and feline dermatology
EBVS® European Specialist & RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology Following graduation from the R(D)SVS Edinburgh, Debbie completed a small animal rotating internship at Glasgow Vet School before returning to Edinburgh to undertake a PhD in immunology, followed by a residency in veterinary dermatology. After finishing her residency, Debbie remained at The University of Edinburgh as a senior dermatologist and senior lecturer, where she has worked for four years. Debbie gained her European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology in 2020 ,allowing her to become a European Specialist and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. Debbie has published widely and has a particular interest in canine and feline allergic skin disease as well as genetic and immune-medicated skin disease. In 2022, Debbie joined VSS to lead the Dermatology service. Outside of work, Debbie is kept busy with her 2 young children, 2 cats, 2 rabbits and tropical fish, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family walking and running.
Mary has over 20 years' experience in course development and teaching, in undergraduate / postgraduate veterinary medicine, evidence based practice and veterinary nursing. She is one of an elite group of vets who have been given Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators and was delighted recently to be awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for her commitment to advancing veterinary and nursing education. She has lectured and published widely on evidence based medicine, clinical decision making, dermatology, nursing, ethics, communication skills, emergency nursing, mental health in the profession, conservation and has developed a training programme for clinicians working with Guide Dogs in practice.
Sofia is an Oncology specialist, board-certified from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (Oncology). She completed her residency training in Medical Oncology at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London in 2016 and obtained her ACVIM (Oncology) diploma that same year. During her time at the RVC Sofia completed a Master in Veterinary Medicine and was involved with various research projects, including clinical trials in small animal oncology. Sofia has worked in several referral hospitals in the United Kingdom and currently she combines clinical referral work and specialist medical oncology telemedicine. Recently Sofia completed an integrative oncology and a food therapy course at the Chi University and she is very interested in the combination of conventional oncological therapies and traditional Chinese medicine. Sofia is interested in all aspects of veterinary medical oncology. Her main interests are quality of life of cancer patients, veterinary integrative oncology, translational medicine, development of new anti-cancer therapies and canine renal cell carcinomas.
Full Payment Upfront: Total payable AU$13,500 inc GST
All prices are inclusive of compulsory 10% GST and ISVPS registration & examination fees.
AU $2,000 initial deposit to secure your place. The full balance of fees ($11,500) must be paid one month prior to the program start date (on or before 1 April 2024).
If your enrolment is being submitted within one month of the program start date and you would like to discuss payment options, please contact the Improve team.
All prices are inclusive of compulsory 10% GST and ISVPS registration & examination fees.