European Colleges and Residency Programs

For many years, in both Europe and North America, specialization programs have been established to certify a high professional level for those who obtain this qualification. At the European level, these specializations are overseen by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS®).

To obtain the title of European Specialist, one must complete a structured training pathway called a Residency Program and subsequently pass one or more highly selective examinations.

The number of European Specialists in Italy is still relatively limited; however, at DIMEVET there are 24 European Specialists across 14 different specialties, and the department is a recognized training center for the education of new specialists.

The colleges, and their respective supervisors, for which DIMEVET is an accredited training center are:

European College of Aquatic Animal Health (ECAAH)

Prof.ssa Luciana Mandrioli

European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR)

Prof. Daniele Zambelli

European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM)

Prof. Arcangelo Gentile

European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM)

Prof.ssa Francesca Freccero

European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECVECC)

Prof. Massimo Giunti

European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine) (ECVIM)