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New EMS booking database to be launched
“By providing EMS placements, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of the veterinary profession” – Linda Prescott-Clements.
The platform will be free for providers, students and vet schools.

A new database designed to make it easier for veterinary students to find extra-mural studies (EMS) placements will be launched by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) early in 2025.

The RCVS EMS National Booking Database will be free for providers, students and veterinary schools to join and use.

Providers will be able to feature their placements on the platform and provide students with key details about location, expected caseload, professional learning opportunities and other practice aspects.

Students will be able to search through the database, filtering for placements that meet their particular requirements. They will also be able to contact providers directly through the platform. UK veterinary schools will be able to access the platform to approve placements.

Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS director of education, said: “We have received feedback from students and new graduates that EMS is a hugely valuable part of their undergraduate training, but that finding EMS placements which match both their needs, and the needs of the providers, can be challenging.

“This is why we have been working hard to create this new database, which is free to access and designed to simplify and streamline the process for everyone involved.

“By providing EMS placements, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of the veterinary profession. Hosting passionate, knowledgeable students not only enhances their educational experience and readiness for working life after graduation, but also brings fresh insights and energy to your practice.

“Additionally, you’ll build relationships with future veterinary talent, some of whom may return to work with your team after graduation. So, if you are not already a provider, we encourage you to consider the value of participating in EMS.”

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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