Newsletter Highlights
- Message from the President
- Congratulations to new Diplomates
- Theoretical Exam
- Diplomate Evaluations
- EVDI Congress 2025
- Call for Nominations - ECVDI Committees
- Call for Nominations - EBVS
- RIVDI
- Dates for the Diary
Message from the President
Exam congratulations.
The certifying practical examination took place as usual in Zurich at the end of January. Both Large Animal and Small Animal track candidates took the exam. My thanks go to the Radiology Department of the Veterinary University of Zurich for hosting the examination. With a pass result in the examination being the final requirement for registration as a Diplomate of our College, I am very pleased to welcome our new Diplomates:
Large Animal
Andrea Bischofberger, Alexandre Charles, Michaël Dancot, Bianca Drumond, Mahmoud Mageed
Small Animal
Victor Alves Nores, Florian Azoulay, Marine Beauvois, Nora Bouhsina, Karin Bruning-Staal, David Casado Bregon, Antón Costas, Andrea De Bonis, Marion Fenet, Carolin Fischer, Jérémie Ficheroulle, Noemi Gomez Martin, Emeline Gruget, Elodie Huguet, Cesar Llanos, Cristobal Lopez, Martina Manfredi, Anton Martenne-Duplan, Mareike-Kirstin Marx, Aurore Masson, Luis Mate, Mirko Mattolini, Ombeline McGregor, Stephanie Mella, Mari Nyborg Hauback, Alejandro Orobia, Marc Orts, Luis Perez Lopez, Cesar Sanchez Jiminez, Adrianna Skarbek, Anna Tellegen, Julius Underberg, Eva Vandermeulen, Catherine Veciana Gaëlle Vincken, James Whitlock
For these new Diplomates I know for you the stress of exam preparation is passed and I hope that you find working environments which will allow you to gain in experience and knowledge. Our specialization is constantly evolving, feeding off advances lead by our own Diplomates, and by others who contribute to our science. Quickly your role will have changed from a candidate hoping to fulfill the requirements of the College to being one of the pillars of the College and of our specialization. I encourage you to contribute to the workings of our College and to the science and clinical practice of our specialization
Also in January, part one theoretical exam candidates sat from their respective exam centers. These were mainly located in Europe but this year spanned the globe with candidates sitting across 19 time zones from Australia to West Coast USA. I am grateful to Rob Malinowski who as usual implemented the online theoretical exam and the practical examination in Zurich, providing the digital exam interface and assisting in collating and analysis of the raw results.
The successful candidates for the part one examination were:
Large Animal
Elisabetta Giorio, Giulia Guerri, Linda Rutigliano, Stefanon Schiavo
Small Animal
Lauren Ayne, Carli Bentley, Juliette Burg, Tatjana Chan, Alexander Chapple, Chavdar Chernev, Charlotte Coeuriot, Philippe Colombe, Giulia Della Serra, Moniek Dekkers, Stuart Eddy, Anna Eichrodt, Joy Einwaller, Nicoletta Fantaconi, Maxime Frouin, Eva Gonzàlez Perez, Florian Graf, Isabella Guarnera, Bethany Guy, Carolina Hamm Vinga, Iris Hummel, Kevin Kang, Kimberly Lim, Ying Ying Lo, Isobel MacEwan, Ohad Mann, Roberto Marazzi, Chiara Massarenti, Maria Miguel-Garces, Manon Mikić, Martina Mugnai, Dario Nappo, Thomas Natsiopoulos, Clara Pagá, Anna Palomares, Carles Planas Padrós, Joana Pontes, Tessa Procter, Maria Prüllage, Riccardo Rossi, Martina Rosto, Blanca Serra Gomez Della Serna, Anna Slusarek, Laura Weston, Bas Wetzels, Mason White
To them I also extend my congratulations. For you success will be a different transition. Your journey to becoming a Diplomate has taken an irreversible step forward.
These examinations, and all the support work behind them including the setting of the curriculum, exam quality control, checking credentials, preparation via RIVDI and exam training, support and training from residency directors and supervisors in addition to the actual examination director and committees, all of these are a critical part of the College’s purpose. My thanks go to Catherine Barclay who on the front line coordinating these activities, manages to keep all parties in contact and informed.
This year as is often the case some candidates will have to resit the examination. To those individuals I encourage you to keep your spirits up. I can tell you that the some of the most able radiologist and active members of our College are individuals who have taken repeated exam sittings on their path to become Diplomates.
Diplomate Evaluations 2025
To existing -- long registered Diplomates I have been asked to report that the Diplomate re-evaluation process this year is progressing in record fashion. As I write we have 73 Diplomates falling due for re-evaluation and we have received 71 completed evaluation forms ahead of the 1st March deadline. Thank you to all for your timely submission.
Fintan McEvoy
President, ECVDI
EVDI Congress 2025
Registration for the EVDI Congress in Stiges, Barcelona 17-20 September 2025 is now open. Please go to the following link for further information: https://www.evdi-congress.eu/
Abstract Submission: The deadline for abstract submission is 1 April 2025. For further details please visit https://www.evdi-congress.eu/abstracts/submission.
Best wishes,
Merja Laitinen
Conference director EVDI
Call for Nominations - ECVDI Committees
Dear Diplomates
We are looking for new members for the following committees and so we ask you to nominate diplomate(s) whom you think would be suitable and willing to take on the tasks for these committees. You are also welcome to nominate yourself. Please include a reason why you think the nominee would be suited to the Committee.
The deadline for the nominations is 15th April 2025. After the deadline, the Selection Committee will make proposals in conjunction with the committee chairs, to the Executive Committee. The new positions will start as soon as they are approved. Please email any nominations to Catherine Barclay at adminecvdi@ecvdi.eu
Executive Committee – 1 Member at Large
MAL attends AGMs, Executive Committee meetings, contributing to discussions and decisions made by the Executive Committee.
EBVS representative- 1 new member
Represents the College’s interests at EBVS, particularly at the annual EBVS AGM (held in April). The EBVS representative will report back to ECVDI any issues arising at the EBVS of interest to the College. An experienced member of the college would be needed, preferably with college Executive Committee experience.
Exam Committee – 4 new members (2 LA Diplomates and 2 SA Diplomates)
Administers, organises and co-ordinates examinations. These tasks are ongoing throughout the year.
Credentials Committee – 2 new members
The Credentials Committee evaluates the Continuing Education Evaluation (CEE), assesses new residency programmes, reviews existing residence programmes, assesses the enrolment section and annual report for the portfolio, and assesses examination application forms. All tasks are ongoing throughout the year.
Rounds in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (RIVDI) - 1 new member (LA Diplomate)
RIVDI committee co-ordinates fortnightly film reading sessions by inviting board-certified radiologists, co-ordinating cases, inviting ECVDI residents to participate, and organising the sessions. Additionally, a yearly ECVDI Mock Board weekend in Europe is organised.
Media Committee – 1 new member
The Media committee is in charge of developing the content for the ECVDI website and social media, keeping the website material current and archiving older items.
Appeals Committee – 1 new member
The Appeals committee is in charge of organizing the work of the Appeal Committee and communicating with the Secretary.
In Training – 1 new member
The ITEC is a collaborative committee between ACVR and ECVDI that aims to support residents and residency programmes. ITEC provides mock examinations and feedback prior to preliminary/theoretical examinations.
Education Committee – 1 new member
The Education Committee maintains and update the objectives for the ECVDI examination annually, and make recommendations on reading material for residents preparing for Executive Committee examination.
Exam Quality Assurance Committee – 1 new member
The Education Committee provides independent annual review of the ECVDI Theoretical Examination questions.
ECVDI Investment Oversight Committee - 2 new advisors
Background to the position:
In order to ensure financial security for the ECVDI funds under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the ECVDI Board have agreed to distribute them across multiple financial institutions using an online investment service called Flagstone. This process is administered by the Treasurer, but in order to apply due diligence, two advisors are required to oversee and agree the decision-making process in relation to where these funds are placed on an annual basis.
The main workload will be focused around the end of August/start of September each year when the existing investments mature and decisions have to be made regarding investments for the following year. No specific financial or investment knowledge is required, but since these decisions have to be agreed upon rapidly due to the constantly changing account terms and conditions, engagement, and response during this time are vital. Occasionally, some ad hoc work may also be required in the interim.
Requirements: 2 advisors to work directly with the Treasurer
- Appointment: Nomination of suitable Diplomate member or self-nomination - to be considered by the Selection Committee
- Time spent in position: Staggered 2-year term (so always 1 experienced advisor in place when new one appointed) with option to be re-appointed by mutual agreement with the Selection Committee / Treasurer.
Duties:
The objectives of the position are as follows:
- Work with the Treasurer to have oversight of, and to provide agreement for, the investments being suggested for ECVDI funds, in order to apply due diligence in relation to the investment of college finances.
- Be available to actively engage in this process particularly during August / September but also at other times of the year as required by the Treasurer
Radiation Oncology - 1 new member
The ROECC maintains communication in the committee between members from ECVDI and ECVIM to help establish radiation oncology as an integral part of both the ECVDI and ECVIM. This includes integrating Veterinary Radiation Oncology in the annual scientific ECVDI and ECVIM conference, quarterly website updates, creation of learning and CE opportunities, and dealing with Radiation Oncology training programme evaluations.
We look forward to receiving your nominations.
Kind regards
Selection Committee
Call for Nominations - EBVS
The following positions are being advertised by EBVS:
- SQA Committee member (this committee is responsible for monitoring quality assurance within EBVS)
- National Representative for Belgium
- National Representative for Croatia
Please check the website at the following link for further details: https://www.ecvdi.org/news/ebvs-selection-committee-ebvs-positions-0
RIVDI
RIVDI for Diplomates
The next RIVDI SA DIPLOMATE session is scheduled for Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 20:00 (London time) and is presented by Fraser McConnell.
We are continually looking for enthusiastic volunteers to offer future Diplomate sessions for either large or small animals. If you would be happy to share 3 interesting cases then RIVDI would really appreciate your participation and support. You could come solo or with 1 or 2 other friends/colleagues to divide the work! Please contact us at rivdi@ecvdi.eu to register your interest or for more information.
RIVDI Mock Board 2025
The 2025 Mock Board Practical Exam is scheduled for 8th & 9th November 2025 and is to be held at the Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon. The RIVDI committee is offering this opportunity to any resident who has passed the Theoretical Exam regardless of whether they intend to sit the Practical Exam in January 2026.
Invitations to all eligible residents will be sent out in early July 2025.
RIVDI New Resident Welcome Meeting
Following the success of our new initiative for 2024, the RIVDI Committee is delighted to announce our second online Welcome meeting for ECVDI residents and this is scheduled for Wednesday 20th August 2025 from 15:00 to 19:00 (London time).
This is an opportunity for us to introduce our RIVDI training programme to all ECVDI residents, but is specifically targeted at those who are early in their residency programme.
Please can we ask all Programme Directors/Supervisors to allow their first year residents to get on board to support this event and if you have any further questions please contact the RIVDI team at rivdi@ecvdi.eu.
Dates for the Diary
2025
- 20 August 2025: RIVDI welcome meeting for ECVDI residents (Zoom)
- 17-20 September 2025: EVDI Congress - Stiges, Barcelona
- 8-9 November 2025: RIVDI Mock Board - Paris
- 12 November 2025: Diplomate RIVDI session (Zoom)