ECVIM-CA recognises Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) for the purposes of training ECVIM-CA Residents. Diplomates of other institutions are not so recognised and therefore must undergo an approved or alternative residency programme.

Holders of the DipACVIM may apply for membership of the ECVIM-CA provided that they fulfil all requirements, as laid out in the ECVIM Information Brochure for the specific specialty. The credentials that must be submitted are summarised in the checklists which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

How to apply:

1. Please send all listed items to diplomates@ecvim-ca.college
2. Please pay the administration fee of 800 Euro (from 1st January 2026)
3. You will receive confirmation that we are processing your application
4. The decision of the Credentials Committee will be communicated by email

For all related questions please contact:

Mareike Ohnsorge
ECVIM-CA Chief Administrator
diplomates@ecvim-ca.college

12.4. Diplomates of non-EBVS accredited colleges

The ECVIM-CA and ACVIM recognise each other’s qualifications for the purposes of training Residents. The ECVIM-CA also recognises that individuals who are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DipACVIM) and who are licensed to practise within Europe require the Diploma of the ECVIM-CA in order to practice as European Specialists whilst training Residents. Possession of a DipACVIM is recognised by the ECVIM-CA as part evidence of completion of a training programme and examination process sufficient to satisfy the requirements laid out in Chapter 2, sections 2.3 and 2.5 above. Therefore, the holders of the DipACVIM may apply for membership of the ECVIM-CA providing that they fulfil the requirements laid out in sections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.4 and any other additional training requirements as laid down by the specific specialty. This application should be submitted in electronic form to the Administrative Assistant for ventual evaluation by the relevant Credentials Committee and should include copies of the relevant Diploma and a CV as well as verifiable documents that provide sufficient evidence that the candidates fulfil sections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.4. Diplomates of other institutions are not so recognised and therefore must undergo an approved or alternative Residency programme.
Members of the ECVIM-CA who are also Diplomates of the ACVIM are still required to undergo re-evaluation every 5 years (see Chapter 7).
It should be emphasised that the principal reason for this recognition of the ACVIM by the ECVIM-CA is the role that ACVIM Diplomates play in the training of Residents.
Diplomates who do not regularly attend the ECVIM-CA annual congress or otherwise play a significant role in the affairs of the college may be registered as non-certified by the college and therefore would be unable to supervise Resident training. Diplomates of ACVIM who are not
Diplomates of ECVIM-CA may not be Resident Advisors but may supervise Residents in clinics. A checklist for application is provided on the website and a fee similar to the certifying application fee will be charged. A Diploma awarded to a Diplomate of a non-EBVS recognised College without sitting ECVIM-CA examinations is not valid when the conditions under which the Diploma was awarded no longer exist.

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Information Brochure ECVIM-CA (2025)