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General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Medicine - GPCertSAM

GPCert in Small Animal Medicine

The GPCert (SAM) is a post-graduate qualification awarded by the independent awarding institution, International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

The GPCert (SAM) qualification has been validated by Harper Adams University (HAU) United Kingdom and is recognised globally.

Please find a summary of examination information below. For the most up to date information (including relevant cut off dates) please refer directly to the ISVPS website or contact the ISVPS directly by email australia@isvps.org

Candidates for the GPCert(SAM) are required to be delegates of the accredited Improve International Australia SAM DL program as a prerequisite of registration with the ISVPS.*

ISVPS requirements

Candidates sitting examination in 2021*

To achieve the GPCert(SAM), candidates sitting their examination in 2021 must complete and pass the following:

Register with the ISVPS by 25 June 2020, and pay the applicable fees
Complete two-year ISVPS-accredited modular training program
Complete the pre- and post-module questions
Submit to ISVPS 10 x 500-1,000 word case studies—due 29th April 2021
Submit to ISVPS 1 x 2,250-2,500 word case report—due 24th June 2021
Sit the online examination (100 multiple-choice questions)—15th October 2021

Candidates sitting examination in 2022*

In 2022, ISVPS have replaced the 10 x 500-1,000 word case studies with a fully online examination comprising case-based scenario and ‘spot test’ questions, allowing candidates to apply their learning in a more practically relevant manner.

To achieve the GPCert(SAM) in 2022, candidates must complete and pass the following:

Register with the ISVPS by 24 June 2021, and pay the applicable fees
Complete two-year ISVPS-accredited modular training program
Complete the pre- and post-module questions
Submit to ISVPS 1 x 2,250-2,500 word case report—due 30th June 2022 (TBC)
Sit the online examination (100 multiple-choice questions)—14th October 2022 (TBC)
Sit the online examination (case-based scenario & ‘spot test’)—14th October 2022 (TBC)
Candidates must study all areas of the course syllabus and successfully complete the ISVPS requirements below. In some cases, not all of the course syllabus is covered in the taught program and additional study will be required.

The International School of Veterinary Post Graduate Studies

ISVPS was established in 2003 to provide challenging but achievable and balanced qualifications for veterinary practitioners working in practice.
The ISVPS examination committee comprises over 100 members who are Diplomates of UK, European or USA Veterinary Specialist Colleges, or are similarly qualified or recognised specialists, active in clinical practice
The examination committee is supported and overseen by the academic board which consists of ten members each of which are highly experienced in the academic field and are veterinary diplomates and/or specialists themselves.
The examination committee sets and evaluates all course work, formulates the final examinations and reviews the conduct of the examination.
The academic board reviews assessment performance and is also responsible for oversight and review of all ISVPS academic policies and processes.
The examination committee and academic chairman determine the final exam results.

GPCert in Small Animal Medicine

ISVPS requirements

Candidates sitting examination in 2021*

Candidates sitting examination in 2022*

The International School of Veterinary Post Graduate Studies

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