CertAVP or GpCert(Equine)?

Re: CertAVP or GpCert(Equine)?

Hannah Wynne Richards — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:53:35 GMT

You can use the GPCert as a B module for the Cert AVP-just need to write a 1000 word reflective essay for the Uni West England as well It will then count as 10 credits towards the Cert AVP

Wynne

Re: CertAVP or GpCert(Equine)?

Marie Kubiak — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:58:29 GMT

I can't really comment personally on the GPCert as I haven't done it but have heard from colleagues that it is well-structured and a thorough course (though all were commenting on various small animal ones, not equine). The downside is that it isn't reconised by the RCVS. The CertAVP I found to be very theoretical with much administrative/management discussion for the A module and the clinical modules actually didn't require much in-depth knowledge. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't more clinically challenging as it is the RCVS recognised qualification.

It all depends how good the equine GPcert is and whether you are looking to gain equine experience solely to make you a better clinician, or a recognised qualification with broader learning (that may not be entirely relevant) that ispotentially better regarded by peers.

Re: CertAVP or GpCert(Equine)?

Vikki Halliday LLB — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:45:44 GMT

Wren,

You are just lucky you have the choice!

Us budding ophthalmologists have none.

Personally it depends what you hope to achieve. RCVS will allow you to use "GPCert" after your name, but refuse to publish it in the register or acknowledge it as a further qualification.

Hmmm, smacks of nepotism to me........