CERTIFICATE IN EQUINE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

The Executive Veterinary Program (EVP), at the University of Illinois, is a series of comprehensive, interdiscipli- nary certificate programs designed to strengthen the business, management, and medical skills of veterinarians. With these new abilities, veterinarians will be able to better meet the expanding challenges of the veterinary profession.

The College of Veterinary Medi- cine developed the initial EVP Certifi- cate in Swine Health Management. Forty participants graduated as the "Pio- neer Class" in September of 1993. One month later, a second EVP in Swine Health Management commenced. Based on the success of these two pro- grams, the College of Veterinary Medi- cine is extending its professional de- velopment programsby offering an EVP Certificate in Equine Practice Manage- ment.

As the horse industry faces new challenges, perceptive veterinarians are preparing for future opportunities. To help veterinarians with this process, the EVP Certificate in Equine Practice Management has been developed to cover the essential aspects of equine practice management.

In addition it will enhance the management, consultative, and prob- lem-solving skills of the veterinarian working in the changing equine indus- try.

Program Organization The Equine Certificate Series is

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not simply a rehash of traditional gradu- ate-style programs. Modules are of- fered in a continuing education format and utilize the interdisciplinary re- sources of the University of Illinois and nationally-recognized experts. The program reflects three major themes: personal development, business admin- istration, and professional issues of interest to equine veterinarians.

Twelve learning modules will be taught for three days each (Wed-Fri) over a two-year period. Communica- tion among participants, instructors, and EVP staff via E-mail, fax, and telephone is strongly encouraged be- tween modules. Handouts, readings, and practical assignments for individu- als and/or groups will be determined by the instructors of each module.

Topics will overlap between mod- ules in order to provide time to absorb the material presented, complete as- signed work, and evaluate subject mat- ter studied. In addition, the modules are sequenced so as to enhance the integration of the various topics.

The modules are as follows: • Horse industry current status/

computer usage.

• Personal and interpersonal effec tiveness.

• Communication: Part One (Indi- vidual verbal and written skills).

• Communication: Part Two (Ad- vanced skills).

• Practice management/inter-or- ganizational skills.

• Economics. • Decision making/financial man-

agement. • Marketing/Public relations. • Regulation/legal issues/insur-

ance. • Current equine issues and future

challenges. • Health and disease control/epi-

demiology. • Group presentation and discus-

sion session.

Admission and Registration Enrollment is limited to 42 partici-

pants. A DVM, or equivalent, degree is required with at least two years of ex- perience. Access to computer (IBM compatible 640K Ram, phone modem, word processing and spreadsheet pack- ages), and fax machine is also required. Tuition is $5,000 (payable in install- ments) for the certificate program. In- dividuals not enrolled in the certificate program may register for individual workshops if positions are available, at $500 per module.

The deadline for registration is November 23, 1994. For further infor- mation contact Dr. R. D. Scoggins, DVM, Associate Professor, Continu- ing Education-Public Service/Exten- sion, 2938 VMBSB, 2001 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 333- 2907; FAX (217) 244-2988.

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