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RCVS launches revised Statutory Membership Examination
The written exam will now consist of a clinical multiple choice question paper and an open book examination.
Written exam will now consist of two parts

The RCVS has launched a new format for its Statutory Membership Examination, which will be delivered from 2019.

The Statutory Membership Examination must be undertaken and passed by all individuals educated outside of the UK, whose veterinary qualification is not recognised by the RCVS. Once passed, the exam allows the individual to register with the RCVS and practise veterinary medicine in the UK.

Having existed in its current format for more than 30 years, the RCVS implemented a review to ensure the examination remains fit for purpose and sits in line with international best-practice and current Day-One competences. The review was undertaken by the Statutory Examination Board, in consultation with veterinary and medical educationists, and used various methods - including focus groups - to come to its conclusions.

The written exam will now consist of a clinical multiple choice question paper and an open book examination, which will be used to ascertain the candidate’s knowledge of the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct. 

The clinical, practical examination will now exist in the form of a multi-dimensional Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). This examination will measure a range of clinical, technical and professional skills including clinical reasoning, communication, professionalism, and ethical awareness.

The RCVS said that, following a tender process, Glasgow Veterinary School has been awarded the contract to host the OSCE examination for five years from 2019 to 2023.

“The review of the Statutory Membership Examination has provided us with the opportunity to ensure that we continue to test the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in a veterinary practice in the UK in a robust manner, and bring it in line with the final year examinations delivered at UK vet schools,” explained RCVS examinations manager, Victoria Hedges.

“In designing the examination, the RCVS has considered international best practice, in addition to approaches to regulatory examinations within both the veterinary and medical sectors.”

More information about the Statutory Membership Examination can be found on the RCVS website.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.