Residency ECVSMR
The Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre (SMDC) is recognized as a training location for the European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR). This European specialist college is dedicated to advancing veterinary expertise in sports medicine and rehabilitation for horses and companion animals. ECVSMR specialists combine in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology, orthopedics, internal medicine, training, and rehabilitation into a high-quality, scientifically based care concept.
Board certificaton
A residency is an intensive, multi-year training program (minimum of three years) for veterinarians who wish to specialize in this field. During the residency at SMDC, the candidate is trained under the supervision of certified ECVSMR diplomates to become a board certified specialist.
The program includes clinical work, theoretical training, scientific research, and teaching responsibilities. Participation in international conferences, publication of scientific articles, and active involvement in specialist working groups are also part of the residency.
The learning environment at SMDC
SMDC offers a unique learning environment for ECVSMR residents thanks to:
- A multidisciplinary team of specialists in orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, and hoof health
- Advanced facilities including objective gait analysis, radiography, ultrasonography, UTC, MRI, CT, scintigraphy, and rehabilitation collaboration
- Intensive collaboration with international experts and referring veterinarians, physiotherapists, farriers, and dentists
- A strong focus on a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach, thorough diagnostics, precision treatments, and personalized rehabilitation
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