Procedure for ACVIM to become ECEIM Diplomate
Dear ACVIM Diplomate,
Thank you for your interest in the ECEIM.
Eligibility for acquiring ECEIM diplomate status include providing the following:
- A copy of your Diplomate ACVIM-LA certificate.
- Proof that you are allowed to work in Europe.
- Proof that you actively work in Europe as a veterinarian/specialist and that you are active in the field of internal medicine.
- Proof that you spend 60% of a 40-hour working week in the specialty of equine internal medicine.
- A letter explaining how you can positively contribute to the development of the ECEIM. For example, having a specialty in a a particularly subspecialty that can be proved by publications, presentations to or attendance at congresses related to equine internal medicine, or plans to train an ECEIM resident by working at an institution that can fulfill the requirements as an ECEIM resident training center.
If you qualify, the following are the steps to take:
- Create a personal account at this website, by pressing the button below.
- You will receive a one-time-login link. It may end up in your spam folder.
- Use the link to activate your account.
- When logged in with your new account you can add a profile.
- Add a Diplomate profile and publish it.
- The website administer will check your submission to rule out a spam bot.
- When approved, you will receive a system email instructing you to continue.
- Go back to your profile page and you will see a green button to add a form.
- Add a Diplomate recertification form.
- Complete all the portions that apply to you.
- Subsequently, go back to your Diplomate profile page and press the button to add another form.
- Choose the Questions to the ECC form to express your intention to apply for ECEIM Diplomate status and to upload the following information:
- A copy of your "Diplomate of the ACVIM-LA" certificate.
- Proof that you are allowed to work in Europe.
- Proof that you actively work in Europe as a veterinarian/specialist and that you are active in the field of internal medicine.
- Declaration that you spend at least 60% of a 40-hour work week in the specialty.
- Proof of published articles, presentations and attendances to congresses related to equine internal medicine.
- An explanation how you can positively contribute to the ECEIM. {For example, train residents or that you have a specialty in a particularly subspecialty, such as cardiology, neonatology, neurology, etc.).
Please keep in mind that:
- Submissions between January and the end of June are checked/answered in July-August.
- Submissions between July and the end of December are checked/answered in January-February.
If you are accepted as a Dipl. ECEIM, you must:
- Pay annual dues to the ECEIM (dues can be found and paid via your personal account).
- Attend at at least 2 Annual General Meetings (AGMs) over the 5 years prior to recertification.
- Re-certify every 5 years (+pay the recertification fee). You can find the information concerning re-certification by viewing the recertification form on your Diplomate profile page. To access it press; "Add a form".
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