ECVDI - European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Letter from the ELADIS Board

Dear Members of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging,

The European Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society (ELADIS) was created during the EVDI annual meeting 2010 in Giessen. The objectives of ELADIS are directed towards the promotion and development of knowledge on large animal diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine, research and education in Europe.

Large Animals Biased Imaging Track

The ECVDI started with the regular track examinations in 1996. This track included both small and large animals. Over the years, the examination has become more oriented towards small animals, as a reflection of the daily reality in the clinics for most members and for the examiners. However, the demand for large animal orientated radiologists has grown over the years. Some new associations (such as ISELP) helped to partially fill this demand while other existing ones (such as ECVS) had plans to start with an equine imaging curriculum. In 2008, the ECVDI Board decided to formally create a Large Animals (LA) biased imaging track.

EBVS Meeting April 15 -16, 2011
Minutes relevant to ECVDI

The EBVS is looking at increasing its visibility.  Each college is encouraged to inform better their diplomates about EBVS and to circulate the EBVS newsletters.  The EBVS plans 2 newsletters/year for the next 2 years, and then 4/year.

Currently, the EBVS is recruiting to replace the leaving secretary (Sharon Green).  The job description was presented and new CEO/administrator could be either a veterinarian or a non-veterinarian with familiarity with the topic.  Many secretarial tasks are currently not performed optimally.  The EBVS is considering an immediate increased fee to accommodate this needed secretarial support.  This could be supported by the Colleges or by individual diplomates. EBVS will put a document on their website forum and an electronic voting will be established.

The EBVS has compiled “Proposed best practices for certification examinations” (see below). These guidelines provoked several comments from College representatives, especially regarding the publications requirements.