Hi, I'm a Veterinarian from Peru. I'm enrolled en the ECFVG program of the AVMA to get my licence. I would like to contact another foreign vets enrolled in the same program to interchange experiences and information or any other vet who can give some information about groups of study or material available before I take the boards.
Hope to hear from you soon !

I'm pretty sure (99%) that UF has an online study/class/lecture series geared towards foreign grads sitting for the NAVLE. Not sure how to get it though...maybe contact someone important (ie. not me) at UF. :)

Hai
I am new immigrant to USA and a graduate in Veterinary Medicine.Hope by now you would have got some lead to resources for NAVLE exam. Can U give me the addresses.

rocibell Hi, I'm a Veterinarian from Peru. I'm enrolled en the ECFVG program of the AVMA to get my licence. I would like to contact another foreign vets enrolled in the same program to interchange experiences and information or any other vet who can give some information about groups of study or material available before I take the boards.
Hope to hear from you soon !


HI Rocibell, I am from Peru and I want information about the licensure in the states. There is a four-step procedure before obtain the license as I know, but I dont know how obtain the papers and all that things so maybe we could help us in this hard way.
Lets keep in touch. Bye

Hi, I've already finished NAVLE and english proficiency test and been waiting for me to be prepared for the CPE exam.
I'm wondering if there are any source for the test. I've heard that there are some books and videos for it. Please let me know.

Hi, I've already finished NAVLE and english proficiency test and been waiting for me to be prepared for the CPE exam.
I'm wondering if there are any source for the test. I've heard that there are some books and videos for it. Please let me know.

Hi !

Can you tell me how you finish Navle?

I want to know your way of study & study material.

Shani

Hi,
wow so to pass the NAVLE is possible! congratulation!
How did you do? could you give some hints?
I don't know if this is good material to study for the CPE, but they sell some notes on this website:
http://www.vcrc.net/cpe.htm
good luck!

Hi,

I passed the NAVLE exam in December and I am now facing the CPE exam.
I can't find very specific explanations of what is expectetd of us and I would like to know if somebody could get her hands on the CPE manual.
Let me know, thanks,

Hi,

I am Menaka, Iam preparing for NAVLE for dec 2006, let me congratulate u on ur success in NAVLE!
Could you please suggest me on how to prepare for NAVLE and the material that I need to follow to get through, thank you very much.
Iam sorry I am not of help to u with regard to the CPE.

Thank u



Hi,

I passed the NAVLE exam in December and I am now facing the CPE exam.
I can't find very specific explanations of what is expectetd of us and I would like to know if somebody could get her hands on the CPE manual.
Let me know, thanks,

Hi, I'm a Veterinarian from Peru. I'm enrolled en the ECFVG program of the AVMA to get my licence. I would like to contact another foreign vets enrolled in the same program to interchange experiences and information or any other vet who can give some information about groups of study or material available before I take the boards.
Hope to hear from you soon !
hi im current final year student from punjab, india. u can read merk vet manual .

Hi, I've already finished NAVLE and english proficiency test and been waiting for me to be prepared for the CPE exam.
I'm wondering if there are any source for the test. I've heard that there are some books and videos for it. Please let me know.
After applying for cpe, you will get the manual of the administration from ecfvg.
That is all I know. I am going to take this test in December and also would like to find some more informations about it.

You can get it (manual) from ecfvg once you apply for cpe.

hi!
its great you to know that you've passed navle, i wounnder how you did it i'm also foreign graduate i would be very greatful if you could kindly give me tips, show me how to prepare for the test.I'm really in need of help.wish yoy luck for your next step.
diren

HI!
I haven't been checking this forum for a long time because I wasn't getting answers at the beginning. Today I openned and I found many messages. What tells me, that there are many foreign veterinarians out there trying to get the licence but with not much help available.
I got my degree in Peru in 2000. I worked for a while there and then moved to US. I took ESL classes for about 2 years and after that I started working as a technician. I'm enrolled in the ECFVG program but I'm still in step 2 (I haven't been able to get 26 in the speaking section of the toefl yet :( but I am really close)
At the same time studying for the boards. I have compiled all the information about all we need to do about requirements and forms in every step and for taking the NAVLE. Most of the information is available in the AVMA web page and NAVLE page. I also have some information about the books we need.
Are you still in Peru? Did you pass the TOEFL? or Are you giving the boards soon? I really would like to start a group of study with all the people that is planning to take the boards.
Let me know, and tell me your name
I hope to hear from you soon UPCH
Rocio

Hi, I've already finished NAVLE and english proficiency test and been waiting for me to be prepared for the CPE exam.
I'm wondering if there are any source for the test. I've heard that there are some books and videos for it. Please let me know.
Can you tell me your sources of study ? I'm currently preparing for the NAVLE , If you have some books I"m interested in buying
Thanks!

Hi, I'm a Veterinarian from Peru. I'm enrolled en the ECFVG program of the AVMA to get my licence. I would like to contact another foreign vets enrolled in the same program to interchange experiences and information or any other vet who can give some information about groups of study or material available before I take the boards.
Hope to hear from you soon !
hi rocibell!
It's nice to know that there is some one out there like me who is a foreign vet. graduate, i understand that you've been here for quite a long time, i came here few months back and know all the steps about getting licence but my problem is how to prepare for NAVLE test, are there any ageny who gives coaching or some kind of courses like that ,i felt relieved when i came across many people like me in the forum, may be we can share more of our experiences in the near future. :goodluck:

diren,

Hi there
Is there a link where I can learn more about NAVLE??
Thanks

I passed the NAVLE last year and I found the Mosby study guides very helpful. I am looking for study guides for the CPE. Anyone know of any good ones? How are the ones given by the ECFVG?

Dear Vets,

Nice to see you all here. I am also preparing for NAVLE and looking for more material to get through this step, I have some material like 'A to Z' and the video files from University of Florida which are very helpful; I can share those with you.
Please let me know if you have more information on the material to be shared among us.

Thanks a lot

VIN is also a good resource (there are members from many different countries) they have tons of CE courses. http://www.vin.com

hi everybody

Hi, I graduated from veterinary school in Kiev Ukraine, then I worked in Morocco as a veterinarian. I came to the States, I'm also enrolled in the ECVFG program, but I haven't passed step 2. I didn't get the speaking passing score of 26. I would like some advice from people who already passed the english proficiency exam. I'm also preparing at the same time for the NAVLE exam and would like advice for this as well. I would also like to meet other people in the same situation.

Hallo,

I am khalid from Canada, Doing some navle tests as well. I think it is better to have some discussion about the tasks and topics.

I am veterinarian from Europe and I intend to enroll in ECFVG program.I have a problem to pass English exam.I was searching through the Internet last few days and found this site.I haven't met any foreign vet in US yet and I would be very happy to make a contacts.I am looking for material for NAVLE and wondering about new exam which should start these fall as a requirement before NAVLE.I would like to know how long would take me to prepare for NAVLE.I am looking forward to get a replay from you.Best wishes.Gala.

I just have a problem with my computer now.I don't know how to delate this message.I am sorry if I confuze you.

Hi Gala,
they haven't released yet the new test. But you can start preparing for the navle, go to www.zukureview.com or www.vetprep.com
they are very good
let me know if you need more help
Rocio

I am so happy that you answer on my message to fast.I would like to know did you pass English exam and NAVLE test and how they were.Thank you for your suggestion about study material.I hope that I get your message soon. Gala.

I am so happy that you answer on my message to fast.I would like to know did you pass English exam and NAVLE test and how they were.Thank you for your suggestion about study material.I hope that I get your message soon. Gala.

Hi,
I just passed the toefl (finally) in January and I'm taking the Navle in April. It took me a while to pass the toefl because of the speaking part. I think the key to pass the Toefl is just practice, practice, practice and don't talk in your language too much :) Good luck!

Hi,
I just passed the toefl (finally) in January and I'm taking the Navle in April. It took me a while to pass the toefl because of the speaking part. I think the key to pass the Toefl is just practice, practice, practice and don't talk in your language too much :) Good luck!
Congradulations for TOEFL and good luck for NAVLE.Do you know how long I need to prepare for NAVLE and which material is the best.
Gala

to whom it was hard to do listening or speaking parts in new TOEFL, it may be a good idea to try IELTS academic, i passed my IELTS, and i could't get enough in speaking part of TOEFL, i took it twice, so try IELTS.

I did the IELTS too and passed the first time, and it is cheaper than TOEFL!!
give it a try!:luck:

http://www.vetmed.lib.umn.edu/students/navle

Hi,
I live in NY and I'm trying to pass the board exam. for vet.student , I don't know what the books I have to study before the exam. specially I graduated from Cairo(Egypt ) 1989 and forget most of the study material , so I need your advise for what is the good and not expensive study material I should get it to pass the exam.

thank you for your help
http://img.studentdoctor.net/images/icons/icon9.gif R. Saleh

Hi, I'm a Veterinarian from Peru. I'm enrolled en the ECFVG program of the AVMA to get my licence. I would like to contact another foreign vets enrolled in the same program to interchange experiences and information or any other vet who can give some information about groups of study or material available before I take the boards.
Hope to hear from you soon !


Hi, I'm in the same satuation like me, please let me know if you get any answer to your question

Hi !

Can you tell me how you finish Navle?

I want to know your way of study & study material.

Shani


Hi,
I live in NY and I'm trying to pass the board exam. for vet.student , I don't know what the books I have to study before the exam. specially I graduated from Cairo(Egypt ) 1989 and forget most of the study material , so I need your advise for what is the good and not expensive study material I should get it to pass the exam.

thank you for your help
R. Saleh

I just have a problem with my computer now.I don't know how to delate this message.I am sorry if I confuze you.

Hi Gala

Please let me know if you get any answer for your question , please share these info. with me

Rafat enjoy

Veterinary board review book : a complete review for the NAVLE and clinics / by written by Joshua Furman. 2006


Swine diseases for boards : a review guide for the NAVLE / Audio Achievements. 2006


Veterinary board review [CD ROM] / Paul Pratt. 2001.


Veterinary correspondence revision course. 1998.
TC Veterinary Medical Library Quarto SF756.3.V483x.1998

Review Questions and answers for veterinary boards/Pratt, Paul. 1993. 4vols.


Self Assessment Questions and Answers for Small Animal Practitioners/ Pratt, Paul. 1993.


Practice form of the veterinary medical licensing examination of the National Board Examination Committee in cooperation with the Professional Examination Service/ Professional Examination Service. 1993.


Veterinary Pursuits: a review for board exams/ Buckingham, Frank. 1992.


Mosby’s review questions & answers for veterinary boards / edited by Paul W. Pratt. 1998.
Five separate volumes: Basic Sciences; Ancillary Topics; Small Animal Medicine and Surgery; Clinical Sciences; Large Animal Medicine and Surgery.


Practice form of the clinical competency test (CCT) in veterinary medicine/ Professional Examination Services. 1988.


Information for Candidates on the national board examination for veterinary medical licensing/ Professional Examination Service. 1988.

Hello everyone,
Does anybody know someone who wants to sell VCRC?I just found out about my failure on Navle in Dec and I am a little upset about it.I don,t know what I do wrong in my preparation strategy but I must correct it .I feel like April is my only chance left and that makes me that much more nervous.So ,guys if someone has any good suggestions and wants to share with me please give me a hand .Is VCRC WORTH the time to go through it or Merck remains the golden tool for the test?

Thanks to all of you who will decide to reply .


bgvet2005

Hi,
I live in NY and I'm trying to pass the board exam. for vet.student , I don't know what the books I have to study before the exam. specially I graduated from Cairo(Egypt ) 1989 and forget most of the study material , so I need your advise for what is the good and not expensive study material I should get it to pass the exam.

thank you for your help
R. Saleh


Here are some links to more review material for the NAVLE

http://www.vetmed.lib.umn.edu/students/navle

good luck!

Hi guys!
Just in case you don't know there are 2 ways to get our license.

One is through the ECFVG program of the AVMA
http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/default.asp

the other is through the PAVE program of the AAVSB
http://www.aavsb.org/PAVE/PAVEHome.aspx

Here is a link where they compare both programs:
http://www.aavsb.org/PAVE/ChartPAVEvECFVG.pdf

Merck manual and
https://www.vetprep.com/simboards/web/index.jsp
Mosby books
and a lot, a lot of study
Good Luck

Hi, I graduated from veterinary school in Kiev Ukraine, then I worked in Morocco as a veterinarian. I came to the States, I'm also enrolled in the ECVFG program, but I haven't passed step 2. I didn't get the speaking passing score of 26. I would like some advice from people who already passed the english proficiency exam. I'm also preparing at the same time for the NAVLE exam and would like advice for this as well. I would also like to meet other people in the same situation.
Try IELTS it's much easier than toefl

Hi,

I am Menaka, Iam preparing for NAVLE for dec 2006, let me congratulate u on ur success in NAVLE!
Could you please suggest me on how to prepare for NAVLE and the material that I need to follow to get through, thank you very much.
Iam sorry I am not of help to u with regard to the CPE.

Thank u

I have some review for the CPE but I can't post here, email me: richyvet@hotmail.com
And how did you passed the navle? I failed last Dec

Hi,

I passed the NAVLE exam in December and I am now facing the CPE exam.
I can't find very specific explanations of what is expectetd of us and I would like to know if somebody could get her hands on the CPE manual.
Let me know, thanks,
Hi: I have some material for the CPE but I can't post it here, email me richyvet@hotmail.com
How did you passed the navle? I failed last Dec.

Hello everyone,
Does anybody know someone who wants to sell VCRC?I just found out about my failure on Navle in Dec and I am a little upset about it.I don,t know what I do wrong in my preparation strategy but I must correct it .I feel like April is my only chance left and that makes me that much more nervous.So ,guys if someone has any good suggestions and wants to share with me please give me a hand .Is VCRC WORTH the time to go through it or Merck remains the golden tool for the test?

Thanks to all of you who will decide to reply .


bgvet2005

I'm in the same situation, I studyed hard and failed last Dec (navle) try zukureview.com and vetprep.
If you are interested: richyvet@hotmail.com

hello, I am a DVM from Colombia. I live in NY. I am preparing to take the TOEFL. I do have the vcrc and some other material to study for the NAVLE I will be glad to share it with u guys.

hello, I am a DVM from Colombia. I live in NY. I am preparing to take the TOEFL. I do have the vcrc and some other material to study for the NAVLE I will be glad to share it with u guys.

Hi Ruffo: I'm from Colombia too, is you don't pass toefl, try IELTS it's much easier. I wasted 1 year trying to passed the TSE or ibTOEFL and I never got the spoken score. Any Q? : richyvet@hotmail.com
Goo Luck

www.vcrc.net

Please! Let me know how do I get in touch with you!

That was to Ruffo!

Dear vets from all over the Earth!

Is it possible to prepare for NAVLE and CPE without working at vet clinic?

What kind of a job possition is possible to take since I'm not a certified vet yet?

Hi guys
iam a foreign graduate too preparing for BCSE ( replacing NAVEl ) .
does anyone has a second plan if being a licenced vet is impossible after many trials for pursuing education in another field would share with us what fields are suitable for us as foreign graduates ???
thanks

[QUOTE=BelVet;4756384]Dear vets from all over the Earth!

Is it possible to prepare for NAVLE and CPE without working at vet clinic?

What kind of a job possition is possible to take since I'm not a certified vet yet?[/QUOTE

Hi: If you are not certificate veterinarian technician: Don't worry, you can work as a tech. The only thing you need to know is to convince the clinic you apply for that you are able to perform: lab work, withdrow blood, put iv catheters and inhalation anesthesia. I worked as a tech for about 3 years and I quieted to study for the navle, and I'm still studing, I failed last Dec but I'm gonna pass in April. My advice: Don't be discourage, it takes time but you will get your liscence, step by step.

For NAVLE prerparation there are someood refrences:
1-Merck Manual
2-Mosby books
I,ve just started,we can have a good discussion group

Hi
iam a foreign graduate preparing for NAVLE.i have just started preparation in jan.it seems to be impossible to complete all the systems in merck's mannual.Please can anyone suggest me how to prepare?
Thanks in advance

Hi,
I just graduate as a Vet in Peru and I was looking for information about the tests that we have to take to be licensed. So far the mesanges thar I've found here where extremely usefull. But today I found that now we are suposed to take another step 3 on the NAVLE and ESFVG webs.

Did you know that "Beginning with the fall 2007 NAVLE administration, ECFVG candidates will no longer be able to take the NAVLE as part of the ECFVG program. This will coincide with the introduction of the ECFVG's new step 3 examination"? (http://www.nbvme.org/?id=14&page=Information+for+Foreign+Graduates) :scared:

Looking foward to exchange more information,
Nic.

Hi,
am I the only one who's wondering why only one American vet posted in this thread ? :confused:
Francesca

Hi, i just joined this website. trying to pass NAVLE. I thought I had done it all until i got my result last dec....i need to find somone with whom i can exchange notes & discuss...plz contact if somone interested...[quote=BelVet;4756384]Dear vets from all over the Earth!

Is it possible to prepare for NAVLE and CPE without working at vet clinic?

What kind of a job possition is possible to take since I'm not a certified vet yet?[/QUOTE

Hi: If you are not certificate veterinarian technician: Don't worry, you can work as a tech. The only thing you need to know is to convince the clinic you apply for that you are able to perform: lab work, withdrow blood, put iv catheters and inhalation anesthesia. I worked as a tech for about 3 years and I quieted to study for the navle, and I'm still studing, I failed last Dec but I'm gonna pass in April. My advice: Don't be discourage, it takes time but you will get your liscence, step by step.

hi,i m veterinarian graduated from europe(spain),i m living in USA,and i need to know in the same situation,(preparing IELTS and AVME).
Really i need help,because i dont have no idea.
thanks for your relpy

Hi, I graduated from veterinary school in Kiev Ukraine, then I worked in Morocco as a veterinarian. I came to the States, I'm also enrolled in the ECVFG program, but I haven't passed step 2. I didn't get the speaking passing score of 26. I would like some advice from people who already passed the english proficiency exam. I'm also preparing at the same time for the NAVLE exam and would like advice for this as well. I would also like to meet other people in the same situation.
me too i m in same situation,i m moroccan,and i m veterinarian.i just start for step 2now.
good luck

hi,i m veterinarian graduated from europe(spain),i m living in USA,and i need to know in the same situation,(preparing IELTS and AVME).
Really i need help,because i dont have no idea.
thanks for your relpy

Hola Puyo:
Mira: es mas facil pasar el IELTS que el toefl, solo porque la parte hablada la califican muy duro, yo me gaste casi un anho para pasar el antiguo TSE o test of spoken english, si queres contactarme: richyvet@hotmail.com

[hello. how long do you live here? do you have your license?

That was to Ruffo!

angeladussan@yahoo.com (angeladussan@yahoo.com) send an email:)

Hi guys, i was looking for material to prepare for the CPE exam and i found this forum. I am a graduate from Mexico but i've lived (and practiced vet med) in the US since 2003 (in a place where i don't need license). Nevertheless i want to have my license to be able to get another position if the opportunity comes up. I did not passed the NAVLE exam the 1st time for 5 points (pretty painful) so i decided to have a better strategy for my last attempt (last December); i passed with 100 points over the mark so it's possible. It takes time and discipline. Here is what i think is a good approach, may not work for everyone but it's a start:

1) Preparation notes from vet students in 4th year- i found this to be the key. I got them from my students that were sitting at the same time i was. The notes were comprehensive and with what you need. Contact (maybe trough this website) 4th year vet students in the U.S and ask them for NAVLE review notes. They have review classes and are the best. The A-Z review that is floating around is SO outdated that i did not find it useful.
2) Concentrate in dog, cat, horse and cattle medicine; if you don't have time for pigs and small ruminants, exotics, etc is OK. Everyone freaks out about pigs but in reallity if you cruise on the other topics even if you fail pigs, you are OK.
3) Use Merck or other good books (Kirk, Ettinger, Nelson) for big topics, do not rely on summaries, MOSBY, etc for that. Read them well (all the endocrine stuff in small animals, infectious in horses, etc).
4) Review topics using the UFLA videos (>20 videos), take notes of them and read them again before the exam. Do not use them as only source. They take time (videos are +/- 1hr or more) and if you write notes up to 3 hours but worth to write notes.
5) Sign in on Zuku.com review (free, and OK) or vetprep.com (not free but great) and practice after studying.
NOTE: You will not be able to pass studying only on Q&A books or websites, believe me.
I studied an average of 5hrs a day since July (after the WorldCup :) ) and took my exam on Dec 8th, so 5 months of hard work but it paid off.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL, and do not get discourage if you don't pass the first or 2nd time. IT IS DOABLE.
carsan98

Hi guys, i was looking for material to prepare for the CPE exam and i found this forum. I am a graduate from Mexico but i've lived (and practiced vet med) in the US since 2003 (in a place where i don't need license). Nevertheless i want to have my license to be able to get another position if the opportunity comes up. I did not passed the NAVLE exam the 1st time for 5 points (pretty painful) so i decided to have a better strategy for my last attempt (last December); i passed with 100 points over the mark so it's possible. It takes time and discipline. Here is what i think is a good approach, may not work for everyone but it's a start:

1) Preparation notes from vet students in 4th year- i found this to be the key. I got them from my students that were sitting at the same time i was. The notes were comprehensive and with what you need. Contact (maybe trough this website) 4th year vet students in the U.S and ask them for NAVLE review notes. They have review classes and are the best. The A-Z review that is floating around is SO outdated that i did not find it useful.
2) Concentrate in dog, cat, horse and cattle medicine; if you don't have time for pigs and small ruminants, exotics, etc is OK. Everyone freaks out about pigs but in reallity if you cruise on the other topics even if you fail pigs, you are OK.
3) Use Merck or other good books (Kirk, Ettinger, Nelson) for big topics, do not rely on summaries, MOSBY, etc for that. Read them well (all the endocrine stuff in small animals, infectious in horses, etc).
4) Review topics using the UFLA videos (>20 videos), take notes of them and read them again before the exam. Do not use them as only source. They take time (videos are +/- 1hr or more) and if you write notes up to 3 hours but worth to write notes.
5) Sign in on Zuku.com review (free, and OK) or vetprep.com (not free but great) and practice after studying.
NOTE: You will not be able to pass studying only on Q&A books or websites, believe me.
I studied an average of 5hrs a day since July (after the WorldCup :) ) and took my exam on Dec 8th, so 5 months of hard work but it paid off.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL, and do not get discourage if you don't pass the first or 2nd time. IT IS DOABLE.
carsan98
Thanks for the review Carsan98. It is the best I've seen since in here.

I'm preparing for the fall administration, so It would be a pretty hard summer, working as tech and studying for the NAVLE.



I got two questions,

1/ I've heard the toughest exam is the CPE, or clinical, and that now there is no way of doing an intership or a residency to convalidate it. Is it true or there is still a program where to perform the internship instead??



2/ Have you use the VCRC? I just bought them, but still waiting for the shipping. Is it a good source to use and trust??



Thanks in advance!!

there is still a program that offers the one year of rotations (4th year of vet schoo)
Check www.aavsb.org
I'm also in the same situation , working as a tech and studying for the boards, but I think I will enroll the pave pretty soon.
Good luck!
rocibell_ok@yahoo.com

Hello you can e mail me at:yassine02@yahoo.fr
me too i m in same situation,i m moroccan,and i m veterinarian.i just start for step 2now.
good luck

For NAVLE prerparation there are someood refrences:
1-Merck Manual
2-Mosby books
I,ve just started,we can have a good discussion group


HI everyone

If you kow anyone want to sell VCRC(vet. correspond.review course) , please let me know or e-mail me at : helwan2@yahoo.com or at rafatsaleh1@hotmail.com
please let me know ASAP , thank you
Rafat

Dear Vets,

Nice to see you all here. I am also preparing for NAVLE and looking for more material to get through this step, I have some material like 'A to Z' and the video files from University of Florida which are very helpful; I can share those with you.
Please let me know if you have more information on the material to be shared among us.

Thanks a lot
Hi, I'm a Veterinarian from Egypt , I'm looking also for source of study ,if you know somone want to sell VCRC (vet. corresp. review course ) , please let me know I'll buy it , please e-mail me at : helwan2@yahoo.com or at rsaleh@jhmc.org thank you very much
Rafat

I graduated vet school in Poland and I passed my NAVLE and now I am getting ready for the CPE. It has been a long and difficult process but don't give up. The best advice I can give you is be familiar with the NAVLE content and know what your weakness is. Large animal or small? and focus on that first. I am a native english speaker so it was easier for me but we all learned this school too! I think that USA vets think differently then those from Europe. I learned by being a vet tech many helpful things that no book could teach me. I highly recommend working at a good vet practice (needs to be good teaching environment) with techs and drs who will support you and teach you. Don't give up, you can do it. Write me at ski05liv@yahoo.com if you have questions or need anything. Good Luck!

Hi,
I live in NY and I'm trying to pass the board exam. for vet.student , I don't know what the books I have to study before the exam. specially I graduated from Cairo(Egypt ) 1989 and forget most of the study material , so I need your advise for what is the good and not expensive study material I should get it to pass the exam.

thank you for your help
http://img.studentdoctor.net/images/icons/icon9.gif R. Saleh

I am new to this forum. I have heard to have Merck's manual as your guide to study. I personally do not like it because it is too elaborate. Have you any leads on this. I will greatly appreciate your help. I am in the same boat as you are in.

Dear vets from all over the Earth!

Is it possible to prepare for NAVLE and CPE without working at vet clinic?

What kind of a job possition is possible to take since I'm not a certified vet yet?

Yes, if you want, you can apply as Vet Tech in the hospitals. That will give you lot of experience.

these are the best:
Merck, A-Z, Mosby CD rom Q&A, Florida UN course (this need user name / password), if you contact them they will give to you.
don't wast time on pigs, fish.....

Hi, I'm a Veterinarian from Peru. I'm enrolled en the ECFVG program of the AVMA to get my licence. I would like to contact another foreign vets enrolled in the same program to interchange experiences and information or any other vet who can give some information about groups of study or material available before I take the boards.
Hope to hear from you soon !
Hi
I am sumesh a vet graduated from INDIA. I heard that NAVLE exam only valid not ECFVG programme for licence .Moreover internship in invalid , only CPE is need. I have so many doubts
Iam preparing for NAVLE share with u
please email me
sumesatvet@yahoo.co.uk

Hi
Iam a vet grauduated from INDIA, preparing for NAVLE, i heard there is mosby 's 5 series books and CD rom , review of vet board exam in USA.
Please visit www.mosby.com
At the same time , national veterinary series 5 text books are available , small animal, farm anima,l equine like that.
u can also use these books
please contact me
sumesatvet@yahoo.co.uk
my name is Sumesh

How much fee for florida UN course 4 PREP navle?

[quote=BelVet;4756384]Dear vets from all over the Earth!

Is it possible to prepare for NAVLE and CPE without working at vet clinic?

What kind of a job possition is possible to take since I'm not a certified vet yet?[/QUOTE

Hi: If you are not certificate veterinarian technician: Don't worry, you can work as a tech. The only thing you need to know is to convince the clinic you apply for that you are able to perform: lab work, withdrow blood, put iv catheters and inhalation anesthesia. I worked as a tech for about 3 years and I quieted to study for the navle, and I'm still studing, I failed last Dec but I'm gonna pass in April. My advice: Don't be discourage, it takes time but you will get your liscence, step by step.



Dear friends
A vet graduated from India, Wish u all the best for ur exam , NAVLE iam also studying for it. I heard that some preparatory course running by some university . do u know abt it.
I need ur email
plez mail me
sumesatvet@gmail.com

Hi Corsan 98
Thanks a lot you for your kindness , you made a great contribution to this forum. I am sure a benevolent colleague like you will surely pass the CPE without any trouble.

Take care
keyvet

http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/bcse_bulletin.asp

....visit link above for details of the new Vet exam (BCSE) &
start studying?!...(smile).

Hope helpful
Jimi

I'm glad I found this forum. I also took the Navle without success, the passing score is 70 and i got 63, I wasn't prepared for all the equine questions. Now the ECFVG has come up with the new test, they said sample questions will be posted at the end of May along with some literature as referece. Any suggestions to study for this test? I have the Mosby materials, Merck and some study materials but they are probably 4-5 years old. I read that people are having trouble with the Test of Spoken English, my advice is SPEAK LOUD in the test and if you think you did well and your score is low send them a complaint letter; it worked for me.

Hello. I'm an American studying veterinary medicine in the cayman islands. Hopefully some of my insight can help you guys.


1. Someone mentioned the ECVFG eliminating the "clinical year" as a substitute for taking the Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE). This is TRUE. Now everyone will be required to take the CPE.

2. There is a difference between students completing their clinical year at a US veterinary school vs. completing a clinical year of study to substitute the CPE. 3 veterinary schools in the Caribbean have direct affiliations with US veterinary schools, and we complete our final year, or clinical year, of veterinary school at one of those affiliated universities. The ECVFG was referring to a clinical year of study after graduating from vet school. But since this option has been eliminated it doesn't really matter anymore.

3. I believe the Merck Manual is a very good study source for the NAVLE. However, it is very concise and I am afraid it will not be strong enough to stand alone as a supplemental study guide.


4. There is also a second option when trying to obtain US licensure. It's called the PAVE. It appears that the ECVFG is becoming more and more like the PAVE, as the PAVE already requires a written examination before you can sit for the NAVLE. The only drawback to the PAVE is that only 24 US jurisdictions currently recognize it, but this list is growing every year.


5. I have constantly heard good things about the University of Florida's supplemental material to prepare for the NAVLE. Someone has already mentioned the details about it on this thread, so I would recommend looking into that.



Hope this helps clear up a few areas. Good luck everyone!

these are the best:
Merck, A-Z, Mosby CD rom Q&A, Florida UN course (this need user name / password), if you contact them they will give to you.
don't wast time on pigs, fish.....

i've seen a few references to these videos at florida, but no link to them. can you post a link? i went to the cvm site and did a search but found nothing promising.

as for practicing in the u.s. without a license, i believe if you work for a university (some universities - minnesota appears to be one), you're covered under their umbrella somehow. for those of you who haven't yet passed the navle or may not really want to, it's an option.

cheers!

i've seen a few references to these videos at florida, but no link to them. can you post a link? i went to the cvm site and did a search but found nothing promising.

as for practicing in the u.s. without a license, i believe if you work for a university (some universities - minnesota appears to be one), you're covered under their umbrella somehow. for those of you who haven't yet passed the navle or may not really want to, it's an option.

cheers!

This does not work. You can not have a license to practice in the particular STATE and get under the University umbrella, but you do have to be licensed in at least ONE state (which requires passing NAVLE).

:) Hello if you are a peruvian veterinary graduate please write me at doctordog2005@hotmail.com we can exchange some info.

Have u tried Ilets? I got it from the first time

This does not work. You can not have a license to practice in the particular STATE and get under the University umbrella, but you do have to be licensed in at least ONE state (which requires passing NAVLE).

you may be right. all i know is when i was at the uni minnesota, there was a vet from costa rica working there said he didn't want to bother with licensure. may have misunderstood. but that's what i heard.

Have you passed NAVLE?

Hi guys, I am from Czech republic and just passed the NAVLE, I would love to know someone who knows more details about CPE. Thanks, Jitka.

Hi guys, I have just passed the NAVLE so if any of you have any questions about how to start the licensing and TOEFL, NAVLE, feel free to write me on jitkarie@yahoo.com as I know how it feels when you don't know where to start.

Hi:
I passed me NAVLE in April, and would like to touch base with someone preparing for the CPE.

Have you passed NAVLE?
Khalid:
Are you done with your NAVLE?
Ali

Hi guys!

What source are you using to study for the BCSE. If we were to get books on each subject we would have to spend years to learn everything. Is there any outline of what is important, what is not, or any study material focused on BCSE preparation?? Someone said the VCRC also prepares for that, but I have some doubts about it. The BCSE sounds more general, Navle more specific. Has anyone already sat for this exam??

:confused: Don´t know where to start!!

Hi!
I am a european graduate and also just passed the NAVLE :hardy:, after failing once in December. I prepared for 2 years, mainly by taking the Mosby questions, identifying my weak areas (small animal endocrinology!) and reading up in the Merck, 5 minute consult, etc..
The only thing I am reading for the cpe at the moment is the Mosby's reviews for the CCT, small and large animals, which is old and not really what the cpe is going to be like, I guess. Has anyone ever taken the cpe, does anyone know what to expect? How do you guys prepare?

Hi guys!

What source are you using to study for the BCSE. If we were to get books on each subject we would have to spend years to learn everything. Is there any outline of what is important, what is not, or any study material focused on BCSE preparation?? Someone said the VCRC also prepares for that, but I have some doubts about it. The BCSE sounds more general, Navle more specific. Has anyone already sat for this exam??

:confused: Don´t know where to start!!

I would still go through the Mosby review books, even if they are old, and concentrate on the basic/clinical basic books. Compare with the list published by ECFVG if you covered the areas. The actual test questions (at least in the NAVLE) are pretty much how they are in the MOSBY books. The NAVLE was purely clinical, so I wasted time going through basic stuff, but it sounds like you are going to need it for the BCSE. Good luck - it is possible to pass! Just sign up and go for it, even if you fail, at least you know what you are dealing with :luck: !

Is anyone enrolled in the PAVE program? If so, can u give me any information/resourses about the qualifying exam. Do u know that The PAVE program accepts the one year post graduation in place of the clincal exam. if anyone is interested I would be happy to exchange information with you.

[quote=jitkarie;5168436]Hi guys, I have just passed the NAVLE so if any of you have any questions about how to start the licensing and TOEFL, NAVLE, feel free to write me on jitkarie@yahoo.com as I know how it feels when you don't know where to start.[/quote

Hi colleague,
I am a European graduate who took the NAVLE w/out success. Also, I completed in April a year of clinical rotation. It was possible to do old step 4 before steps 2, and 3 under petition. I work as a vet. tech (lab. animal) and study. Could you please tell me what is the best way to prepare for NAVLE. I used Mosby, Vet prep (really good) and got only 327 (min requ. is 425). Any suggestions?
Wish you all the best. We can do it!!!!!!!!!!

Hello,

There is a list of questions in all species at NBVME web site:
http://www.nbvme.org/?id=25&page=NAVLE+Activities+and+Diagnoses%2C+2003
I went thru all the questions to make sure that you know: Etiology, epidemiology, Clinical signs, patology and histopathology findings, diagnosis and treatment.
I was studying 5 months only from MERCK veterinary manual (which you can find on line) and from www.zukureview.com. Plus some questions extra from small animals, exotics and horses. Small animal neurology and anemias you have to study in details.
Wish you all the best and luck!!!
Where from Europe are you from?

It was said that ECFVG will post sample questions and reference literature on its website for the BCSE at the end of May, but I did not find the info. Anyone knows about this? If you do, please paste the link. Thanks.

Here is the link to the BCSE Parctice Test:

http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/bcse_practice_test.asp

Good luck!

Is anyone enrolled in the PAVE program? If so, can u give me any information/resourses about the qualifying exam. Do u know that The PAVE program accepts the one year post graduation in place of the clincal exam. if anyone is interested I would be happy to exchange information with you.
i am a vet graduate from india, can any body suggest how to get a vet. tech. job?and i am interested in taking PAVE .can any suggestions about books /references for preparing QE?what is the qualifying score?
about the clinical year programme ,not many colleges r accepting ,will it be a problem.

Hi dear, i am a vet from foreign country and want to get licence.Is anybody help me suggest books for preparing for basic examination?i will be grateful.

Is anybody taking or took the QE(qualifying exam) in PAVE program?

Have any one checked the Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination (BCSE) practice test.
the last question is driving me crazy,

Any one agrees with me that the answer is D not c?
here is the link

http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/bcse_practice_test.asp

Hello you'all. I am enrolled to the PAVE Program, and have already passed section 2, which is the TOEFL test. I have taken the Qualifying Exam already 2 times unsuccessfuly. Does any body outhere has good experience with the QE? I have been studying through Mosby's, Merck and books.

I am new in this forum and I just want to became vet again, I can of loss, I would like to get some advised for you all. thanks

Hello,

And new in this, I have not beging yet, the process, but I can of lost. how many test do I have to take

Hello,

And new in this, I have not beging yet, the process, but I can of lost. how many test do I have to take

before any exams you have to register with ECFVG or Pave, the first is easier. then you need to work on your english so you can pass the TOEFL. once you are registered with the ECFVG program, they will guid you and tell you what to do also their website is very clear on how you can start.
here is where to start:
http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/default.asp
good luck

Have any one checked the Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination (BCSE) practice test.
the last question is driving me crazy,

Any one agrees with me that the answer is D not c?
here is the link

http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/bcse_practice_test.asp

Yes, I agree, and I can't tell you why. Be aware that these questions popped up numerous times in the NAVLE too, usually as a table with positives and negatives, and lots of questions about predictive values etc.. I can't tell you where, but you'd better read up on some epidemiology book. I was fortunate enough to pass the NAVLE without really understanding these questions...

hi Everybody...
i am a veterinarian from India and have just arrived in america. like many of you i am also planning to apply for the vety licence in USA. i have found that under the new licence examination system there are two ways to appear for NAVLE. either get registered with AVMA (ECFVG channel) or with AASVB (PAVE channel). the advantage with AVMA is that it's registration fees is $1000/- while of PAVE is $1050. secondly if your high school education medium was english then you get waiver for english language test under ECFVG pattern.

don't know how to start preparing for new step BSCE. what is it's syllabus?
i am going through Merecks Manual as that's the only book i am having at thsi moment.

anybody out there from India who is at my stage and preparing to appear for BSCE please contact me at matrisandhu@gmail.com

best of luck to all

Yes, I agree, and I can't tell you why. Be aware that these questions popped up numerous times in the NAVLE too, usually as a table with positives and negatives, and lots of questions about predictive values etc.. I can't tell you where, but you'd better read up on some epidemiology book. I was fortunate enough to pass the NAVLE without really understanding these questions...

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!
I did the NAVLE last April, and I scored 424. as you know the passing point was 425, Lucky me, I failed :laugh:, I though it was very funny , one point....

I know that the reason was these questions that I never knew any thing about. 4-5 questions that I'm sure they were all wrong. It's funny that none of the notes or books that I went through, and they were too many, ever mentioned these questions.
Now I have to do the BCSE ... even funnier :laugh:

i'll take the BCSE on july 14....i would like to know if there's anyone will take the exam ,the next round or so.......?? shoot me an email samaan.mark@gmail.com

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!
I did the NAVLE last April, and I scored 424. as you know the passing point was 425, Lucky me, I failed :laugh:, I though it was very funny , one point....

I know that the reason was these questions that I never knew any thing about. 4-5 questions that I'm sure they were all wrong. It's funny that none of the notes or books that I went through, and they were too many, ever mentioned these questions.
Now I have to do the BCSE ... even funnier :laugh:


Well, as long as you don't stop laughing... Or do I read some sarcasm between the lines? Anyway, with a score that high you will pass next time :thumbup:
I failed the NAVLE once with 398, and passed the second time with 431. I went through the Mosby questions a few hours daily, just to stay in the "exam-mode", and it helped. I agree, there were a lot of these questions. I had a foreign medical examinee explain them to me (without much success), and couldn't find these tables in any book either. The other thing were regional infectious diseases and deficiencies that you just don't know about if you graduated in another country. Some contacts to recent US graduates would certainly be helpful.
I am still trying to find infos on what to study for the CPE, especially Pathology, Anesthesiology, Surgery and Radiology. Does anyone know what is expected of an "Entry level Veterinarian"? There is a list of common diagnoses on the ECFVG webpage, but nothing for these specific topics. What did we get ourselves into, I wonder sometimes...
Good luck to you all!

i'll take the BCSE on july 14....i would like to know if there's anyone will take the exam ,the next round or so.......?? shoot me an email samaan.mark@gmail.com

Hi there. I am a foreign graduate from Brazil and I will be taking the BCSE on July 14 also. I wish you good luck! I am preparing myself trough the VetPrep, any advice? ;)

........I am still trying to find infos on what to study for the CPE, especially Pathology, Anesthesiology, Surgery and Radiology. Does anyone know what is expected of an "Entry level Veterinarian"? There is a list of common diagnoses on the ECFVG webpage, but nothing for these specific topics. What did we get ourselves into, I wonder sometimes...
Good luck to you all!

I am currently preparing for the CPE myself (will take the exam end of September) and am facing the same questions. I am basically folowing the CPE Exam Manual - it has descriptions on what exactly you are expected to do and how many points you will get for which skill etc. It also has a list of all common diagnoses/topics at the back of it. You get the booklet when you pay your deposit for the CPE. Other than that i am a bit cluless myself and have not been able to find anyone so far who has actually done the exam. Yep, we did serve ourselfs a mighty big plate there, but now having come so far you somehow have to stick it out... It hepls knowing you are not alone though...:o

Hi there. I am a foreign graduate from Brazil and I will be taking the BCSE on July 14 also. I wish you good luck! I am preparing myself trough the VetPrep, any advice? ;)

Hi,i graduated from Cairo university,Egypt, i live in NYC ,for the basic scinces(ANA,histo,physio,patho,pharma) i depend on my notes and mosby and some from the vcrc and i listen to FL lectures
what about the vetprep ,tell me about it?
besides that,on the ECFVG web site ,there's a table for the BCSE exam subjects,they didn't mention microbiology or parasitology...do you think we might have any questions in the exam related to those subjects???

this message for K94EVER
i salute your sense of humor
your score (424) drives anyone to drink!!!!!!!:):D

this message for K94EVER
i salute your sense of humor
your score (424) drives anyone to drink!!!!!!!:):D


Well, our friend K94EVER has passed the NAVLE, it's me who faild DVMJAKISH.,, I'm not kidding with you guys, I was laughing .. and without drinking..

Well, as long as you don't stop laughing... Or do I read some sarcasm between the lines? Anyway, with a score that high you will pass next time :thumbup:
I failed the NAVLE once with 398, and passed the second time with 431. I went through the Mosby questions a few hours daily, just to stay in the "exam-mode", and it helped. I agree, there were a lot of these questions. I had a foreign medical examinee explain them to me (without much success), and couldn't find these tables in any book either. The other thing were regional infectious diseases and deficiencies that you just don't know about if you graduated in another country. Some contacts to recent US graduates would certainly be helpful.
I am still trying to find infos on what to study for the CPE, especially Pathology, Anesthesiology, Surgery and Radiology. Does anyone know what is expected of an "Entry level Veterinarian"? There is a list of common diagnoses on the ECFVG webpage, but nothing for these specific topics. What did we get ourselves into, I wonder sometimes...
Good luck to you all!


I'm hoping that I will pass next time, it won't be funny if I don't.
I met a vet in a veterinary conferance in Seattle couple of weeks ago who did the CPE several years ago, I couldn't get much from her except how much she was upset over spending long time doing pig autopsy and not having enough time to write it.
But also I have red in several places that once you pay for it they will send you a manual that would explain what you should know.
I've been working as vet tech in referal surgical clinic for over a year now, that was the best thing I have ever done twoards my Goal.now I know everything I need about Anethesia, surgery , and radiology.

Hi,i graduated from Cairo university,Egypt, i live in NYC ,for the basic scinces(ANA,histo,physio,patho,pharma) i depend on my notes and mosby and some from the vcrc and i listen to FL lectures
what about the vetprep ,tell me about it?
besides that,on the ECFVG web site ,there's a table for the BCSE exam subjects,they didn't mention microbiology or parasitology...do you think we might have any questions in the exam related to those subjects???

I believe we would see some questions on those topics. The vetprep is a computer based preparation course. You can visit their website at www.vetprep.com (http://www.vetprep.com)
I think it is quite helpful, let's see.
I've already been that close to pass the NAVLE as dvmjakish (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=143428), I didnt pass it by 3 points. I know the feeling.
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Hi,i graduated from Cairo university,Egypt, i live in NYC ,for the basic scinces(ANA,histo,physio,patho,pharma) i depend on my notes and mosby and some from the vcrc and i listen to FL lectures
what about the vetprep ,tell me about it?
besides that,on the ECFVG web site ,there's a table for the BCSE exam subjects,they didn't mention microbiology or parasitology...do you think we might have any questions in the exam related to those subjects???

hi guys, check this website:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=0&SourceID=42 (http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=0&SourceID=42)

it has most of small animal diseases with photos, in very simple language.it should cover lots of question about pathology and medicine.
this exam seems to be very similar to the vet tech exam I did 3 years ago, so I'm also reading the Mosbys comprehensive review for veterinay technicians. , this book is very good for basics.

Hi, I just graduated a few weeks ago from vet school in Germany and eventually I want to take my tests in the states. I would like to find someone to study with.
I live in the Boston area. So if anyone is interested please let me know
my email bunnybalou@yahoo.com

i am at the second year of vet med in cairo univeresty

and iam from egypt

i want to know the first step i must do after graduation to practice vet med in america

and what is the defferint between ecfvg and novle

and what is the name of the thing which i will take to practice vet med in america

i want some one take arabic to hep me more

my emails

ahmed_sayed690@yahoo.com

dr_best_vet@hotmail.com

please help me :)

Hi everybody, I just graduated from vet school in mexico and I plan to take the NAVLE sometime next year and I would like some advice over which study guides to use. I've researched some like the Mosby's and Merck but they seem pretty dull making difficult to really follow them, how is
the vet prep, any better? how about the vcrc, is it really worth the money??
Please help :confused:

Hey: I recommended that you try IELTS instead of toefl, it's much easier, I have some material free:
richyvet@hotmail.com

hello there, iam avet graduated from the university of baghdad, i appeared for the navle in canada, where they dont ask for the basic scienses exam , but i failed . they will run the new rolles after the next nov- dec 2007 window , so if i didnt pass the next navle i have to do the basic science exam and then the navle as in us, more frustrating:meanie: that i dont want( ihad enough:mad:), iam using now the merck, some other referenses from the libraries, and the web http://zukureview.com , vets who passed the navle pleases give some advices in my last prepration for the navle:luck:
thank you

I am looking for a student parnert. I live in NY
:)

Hey: I recommended that you try IELTS instead of toefl, it's much easier, I have some material free:
richyvet@hotmail.com
hello how u doing

hello there, iam avet graduated from the university of baghdad, i appeared for the navle in canada, where they dont ask for the basic scienses exam , but i failed . they will run the new rolles after the next nov- dec 2007 window , so if i didnt pass the next navle i have to do the basic science exam and then the navle as in us, more frustrating:meanie: that i dont want( ihad enough:mad:), iam using now the merck, some other referenses from the libraries, and the web http://zukureview.com , vets who passed the navle pleases give some advices in my last prepration for the navle:luck:
thank you
Hi how is the zuku review working for you, do you find it more helpful than other study guides, like the VCRC for example??

Hi how is the zuku review working for you, do you find it more helpful than other study guides, like the VCRC for example??
hi, i havent tried the vcrc, but i have another review questions and answer series , and they look the same,this web takes the questions and answers from merck, any way its free web you can try it and see:luck:

Does anyone know anything about those books?

Saunders NAVLE Board Review: With VETERINARY CONSULT Access (Paperback)
by Patricia Schenck (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/002-3285407-0960835?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Patricia%20Schenck) (Author)


Veterinary board review book : a complete review for the NAVLE and clinics / by written by Joshua Furman. 2006

Thanks!

I am currently preparing for the CPE myself (will take the exam end of September) and am facing the same questions. I am basically folowing the CPE Exam Manual - it has descriptions on what exactly you are expected to do and how many points you will get for which skill etc. It also has a list of all common diagnoses/topics at the back of it. You get the booklet when you pay your deposit for the CPE. Other than that i am a bit cluless myself and have not been able to find anyone so far who has actually done the exam. Yep, we did serve ourselfs a mighty big plate there, but now having come so far you somehow have to stick it out... It hepls knowing you are not alone though...:o

In the meantime I received the CPE Manual - now I'm feeling even worse!:eek: You are right - it tells you exactly what you will have to do. Looks like we definitely will have to get some more practice before presenting to the exams. I won't get an appointment before next year, though. Where are you going to take the exams? Hopefully you will share your experiences with the forum after the CPE. Good luck!:luck:

In the meantime I received the CPE Manual - now I'm feeling even worse!:eek: You are right - it tells you exactly what you will have to do. Looks like we definitely will have to get some more practice before presenting to the exams. I won't get an appointment before next year, though. Where are you going to take the exams? Hopefully you will share your experiences with the forum after the CPE. Good luck!:luck:
I know how you felt when you got that manual - i just thought - no way! I have had it since last year in autumn, so I have been adjusting to the tought that I will be doing a very costly experiment. I am schedduled to take the CPE in September in Las Vegas Since the start of this year I have been doing externships with equine vets, food animal vets, and a smal animal hospital, to get some more practical experience. But if all of this will be enough, I don't know. :(
I will definitely let the forum know about my experiences - I find it singularly frustating that no one who has taken the CPE has come forward for some information!

I'm a new menber. I just pass IELTS exam if anybody need some advice feel free to e-mail me :)
Is anybody here took BCSE ??? It's doesn't matter you pass or not I just want to know what the exam like and how can I prepare for BCSE. I'll take the exam on Dec 2nd I have no idea how to start study:scared::scared:
meaw-ny@hotmail.com

Does anyone know anything about those books?

Saunders NAVLE Board Review: With VETERINARY CONSULT Access (Paperback)
by Patricia Schenck (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/002-3285407-0960835?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Patricia%20Schenck) (Author)


Veterinary board review book : a complete review for the NAVLE and clinics / by written by Joshua Furman. 2006

Thanks!
how BCSE went??? :)
Ihave to take the exam in Dec any suggestion ??
I don't know where to start :confused::confused:
I have Mosy and A-Z but they're for NAVLE though :(:(
please help:scared:

i'll take the BCSE on july 14....i would like to know if there's anyone will take the exam ,the next round or so.......?? shoot me an email samaan.mark@gmail.com
how BCSE went???:)
I'll take the exam in Dec any suggestion??:confused::confused:
I have no idea where to start study:scared::scared:

Hi I ve passed the navle last april and studed with VCRC course click the following link for more information " http://vcrc.net/" it is very helpfull and cover every thing including anatomy, physiology, medicine, surgery, toxicology....etc. I has a lot of question and it's a like a faculty notes. now I'm taking the clinical year in oklahoma and I don't need it any more. I offer this course for $ 200 if you or any one wanna buy it please email me at refaat@okstate.edu
thanx

Hi
I have a used CPE preparation book by VCRC.net for sale. I offered it for $100 if any one is interested to by it please email me at refaat@okstate.edu

Hi rafat I'm from Egypt like you and I have passed the Navle and now taking the clinical year in OSU. I have prepared for navle using VCRC course and mosby reviews questions and answers. And I have used VCRC and CPE prepation courses by VCRC.net for sales
they are in good condtions and I have bought them new and paid $ 510, and I have passed NAVLE last april and currently laken the clinical year in OSU. I will not need them any more. I offered VCRC course for $ 200 and CPE for $ 100 . If any one intereseted in buying them or any please email me at refaat@okstate.edu

thank You

Hi
I have used VCRC and CPE prepation courses by VCRC.net for sales
they are in good condtions and I have bought them new and paid $ 510, and I have passed NAVLE last april and currently laken the clinical year in OSU. I will not need them any more. I offered VCRC course for $ 200 and CPE for $ 100 . If any one intereseted in buying them or any please email me at refaat@okstate.edu

thank You

Hi guys!

What source are you using to study for the BCSE. If we were to get books on each subject we would have to spend years to learn everything. Is there any outline of what is important, what is not, or any study material focused on BCSE preparation?? Someone said the VCRC also prepares for that, but I have some doubts about it. The BCSE sounds more general, Navle more specific. Has anyone already sat for this exam??

:confused: Don´t know where to start!!
Did you take BCSE yet???

Hi there,
I am also new to this site.I am foreign vet and going to start for NAVLE exam. Same problem here....no idea from where should i star???I have got few link that might help you people ..........Would anybody help me to start this preparation.....thanks
http://www.vetgo.com/cardio/ecgmonth/ecgmonth.php (http://www.vetgo.com/cardio/ecgmonth/ecgmonth.php)
http://education.vetmed.vt.edu/Curriculum/VM8585/sam1_gct/Lecture%20Slide%20Index.htm (http://education.vetmed.vt.edu/Curriculum/VM8585/sam1_gct/Lecture%20Slide%20Index.htm)
http://www.ksu.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/ (javascript:ol('http://www.ksu.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/');)

Hey!!

You are right. The answer is ''D''. Formula for the POSITIVE PREDICTIVE VALUE is
PPV= true positive(TP) / true positive(TP)+ false positive(FP)
This value is always in percentage.
SO answer is 83 per cent

Best Regards
Riz

Hey!!

You are right. The answer is ''D''. Formula for the POSITIVE PREDICTIVE VALUE is
PPV= true positive(TP) / true positive(TP)+ false positive(FP)
This value is always in percentage.
SO answer is 83 per cent

Best Regards
Riz

Hi Rocibel

iam just like you. iam planing to take my BCSE in november. please let me know how to tead for that exam

balram

Hi Rocibel

iam just like you. iam planing to take my BCSE in november. please let me know how to tead for that exam

balram


Hi I see that you are planning to take the BCSE, is this exam included in the U.S. NAVLE or is it seperate?? Thanks!:)

Hi,
I just joined this group. I just wanted to thank you for your encouraging words to us foreign grads. I can tell you that it is very frustrating to study and pass the exams and any kind of encouragement is helpful!
Can you let us know where to get the 4th year vet notes??
Thanks again!
roxy04
roch_04@yahoo.com

Yes I have CPE prepairing course from VCRC.net
I offer it for $100 + shipping

thanx

Rafi

Yes I have CPE prepairing course from VCRC.net
I offer it for $100 + shipping

thanx

Rafi

To all out there who have received the manual for the CPE exam - I advise you to call AVMA EVERY MONTH - or even in shorter intervalls before your exam to make sure you still have the curren information and not one of the ex have been changed! I just leanred by pure chance that the manual I was preparing after got updated in January this year and the AVMA forgot to tell me this - so now - 4 weeks short before my exam date I received a BIG shock to find out the small animal exam has completely changed (with a compeltely ridiculous writing part!!! that counts for 40%:mad:) and the Anesthesia exam too!!!

Have any one checked the Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination (BCSE) practice test.
the last question is driving me crazy,

Any one agrees with me that the answer is D not c?
here is the link

http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/bcse_practice_test.asp

The last question is D (and it says that also at least now).
How you do this problem:
Positive predictive value= true positives/(true positive + false positive)

So PPV= 30/(30+6) + 30/36= 83%:)

it has been 6 weeks and no word yet on the results...

Also Any one knows what is the waiting time for the CPE after you complete the paperwork?

Do you get to chose your exam date ?

thanks,

Looking for Veterinary Board Review by Joshua Furman and any other relevant books for review, Mosby, VCRC etc...
Thanks

Does anyone know anything about those books?

Saunders NAVLE Board Review: With VETERINARY CONSULT Access (Paperback)
by Patricia Schenck (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/002-3285407-0960835?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Patricia%20Schenck) (Author)


Veterinary board review book : a complete review for the NAVLE and clinics / by written by Joshua Furman. 2006

Thanks!
Did you find out about these books, I cant find anything on the one by Joshua Furman, nothing on the internet about this guy... amazing... How did you do on your exams ??

Also Any one knows what is the waiting time for the CPE after you complete the paperwork?

Do you get to chose your exam date ?

thanks,
The waiting time on the CPE will depend on the availability of open slots for the exam (anything from half a year to a year). On the application form you can pick your first - I think it was 5 - choices where you would like to go - And they will scheddule you according to the availability of places (try not to go to Las Vegas!)

Hey there:
I am a veterinarian and I should do my BCSE exam on this Nov but I don't have any specific idea about references ( I mean summaries reference).I will be glad if someone give me advice:).

Best wishes.
Farzin

Did you find out about these books, I cant find anything on the one by Joshua Furman, nothing on the internet about this guy... amazing... How did you do on your exams ??

Dr Joshua is from Minnesota, you can get that book at student library u of mn. It's very helpfull, but you need to prepare more.

To all out there who have received the manual for the CPE exam - I advise you to call AVMA EVERY MONTH - or even in shorter intervalls before your exam to make sure you still have the curren information and not one of the ex have been changed! I just leanred by pure chance that the manual I was preparing after got updated in January this year and the AVMA forgot to tell me this - so now - 4 weeks short before my exam date I received a BIG shock to find out the small animal exam has completely changed (with a compeltely ridiculous writing part!!! that counts for 40%:mad:) and the Anesthesia exam too!!!

Thank you so much for that tip! I am taking the CPE next year April 1-4 in Oklahoma. How do you - or anyone else - get some practical experience for the CPE? Especially if you are busy with another full-time job, like me? Any tip would be helpful.

Thank you so much for that tip! I am taking the CPE next year April 1-4 in Oklahoma. How do you - or anyone else - get some practical experience for the CPE? Especially if you are busy with another full-time job, like me? Any tip would be helpful.
That is a tough one if you are full-time working! I basically spend 3 months with an equine vet (did'nt have much horse experience), 2 weeks with a cow practice and 2 months in a small animal clinic. Perhaps you could find an emergency clinic and do there a couple of hours a week? What I did was basically copy the pages of the exam on the animal species I was working at the moment and gave them to the vets - so that they knew what specifically I needed to be able to do - the cow vets were really good - they went point after point with me through the list. And the veterinary nurses were very good sources for the clin path exam. Another tip - I heared in Oklahoma the radiology exam is very difficlut - you might want to pay special attention to that. The Thrall is the book you should go through for that. Good Luck!!!

Hey there:
I am a veterinarian and I should do my BCSE exam on this Nov but I don't have any specific idea about references ( I mean summaries reference).I will be glad if someone give me advice:).

Best wishes.
Farzin


Try these books , these are good for all the exams you will take. BCSE, NAVLE, And CPE.
You can find them on Amazon..
the national veterinary medical series (small animal internal medicine)(large animal internal medicine)(anatomy of the dog)(small animal surgery)
here is the large animal internal medicine ISBN# 0683-18033-9
find this you will find the rest..
those are good cheap books.
also you need some info about blood, histopath. good luck

here is an excelant website. this helped me a lot with basics and it's free

http://education.vetmed.vt.edu/Curriculum/VM8414/Clinical%20Pathology%20Website/Lectures/lecture.htm

Hello my friend:
I just wanted to say thanks a lot to answer my question.Can you tell me ,did you do BCSE?And if you did,How was that????
I would really happy if you will answer me in my Email address ( farzin_rd@yahoo.ca ) .
Again thank you for all information and also for website:).
Farzin


here is an excelant website. this helped me a lot with basics and it's free

http://education.vetmed.vt.edu/Curriculum/VM8414/Clinical%20Pathology%20Website/Lectures/lecture.htm

Hi Everyone,

I have my CPE exam at Mississippi State in Feb and wanted to know how it is? Do they stress on special topics? Just anything that can help me I'm kind of lost now.
Thanks

Hello my friend:
I just wanted to say thanks a lot to answer my question.Can you tell me ,did you do BCSE?And if you did,How was that????
I would really happy if you will answer me in my Email address ( farzin_rd@yahoo.ca ) .
Again thank you for all information and also for website:).
Farzin
I've been try to email you but couldn't do so
maybe you can email me
meaw-ny@hotmail.com
ps. I'm going to take BCSE too perhaps we can share some information
hope to here from you:)

I just got this site from a friend - I think you might find it VERY helpful - from Ross university students on the exams they took - most of them in Mississippi, and one from Las Vegas.
Good Luck to all of us!
http://rossskb.homestead.com/cpe_info.html

Hello my friend:
I just wanted to say thanks a lot to answer my question.Can you tell me ,did you do BCSE?And if you did,How was that????
I would really happy if you will answer me in my Email address ( farzin_rd@yahoo.ca ) .
Again thank you for all information and also for website:).
Farzin


Yes I did. Well, If you read the previous threads you would know that I failed the NAVLE for 1 point 424/ needed 425. So Preparing for the BCSE was very easy. The exam was really simple. Although they never said how well I did, (they only tell you only passed or failed). I'm sure I have scored 85-90 %.
To compare that with NAVLE it was a joke.
Time was never an issue like it was in NAVLE. In the Navle you hardly have time to read the question , they were long and confusing sometimes. In BCSE I was able to read and answer the question twice. and had some extra time.
At the NAVLE you go from section to other where you no longer able to go back to questions from section you have finished. (60 question each).
BCSE in other hand, you have access to all questions at all times.

There were no tricks in BCSE except one question which had absolutely two correct answers and until this day I couldn’t know which one is better answer.

If you read the books I mentioned you will do well. Also don’t forget Aesthesia, blood, and histopathology .Radiology, and clinical pathology photos where 100 % clear and easy. I wish I had 50 % of this quality in the NAVLE. Navle photos were bad, really bad.
Good luck.

Yes I did. Well, If you read the previous threads you would know that I failed the NAVLE for 1 point 424/ needed 425. So Preparing for the BCSE was very easy. The exam was really simple. Although they never said how well I did, (they only tell you only passed or failed). I'm sure I have scored 85-90 %.
To compare that with NAVLE it was a joke.
Time was never an issue like it was in NAVLE. In the Navle you hardly have time to read the question , they were long and confusing sometimes. In BCSE I was able to read and answer the question twice. and had some extra time.
At the NAVLE you go from section to other where you no longer able to go back to questions from section you have finished. (60 question each).
BCSE in other hand, you have access to all questions at all times.

There were no tricks in BCSE except one question which had absolutely two correct answers and until this day I couldn’t know which one is better answer.
If you read the books I mentioned you will do well. Also don’t forget Aesthesia, blood, and histopathology things like vaginal swaps in dog…() . Parasites questions were very few, 3-4 with very nice photos . you will know them for sure.
Radiology, and clinical pathology photos where 100 clear and easy. I wish I had 50 % of this quality in the NAVLE. Navle photos were bad, really bad.
Good luck.
Hello, dvmjakish
I was so kind of you to share your experience in BCSE :clap:. You wouldn't believe how much it's means to people who studying for the exam . I wish you do well in your next exam :thumbup:
thanks again

Yes I did. Well, If you read the previous threads you would know that I failed the NAVLE for 1 point 424/ needed 425. So Preparing for the BCSE was very easy. The exam was really simple. Although they never said how well I did, (they only tell you only passed or failed). I'm sure I have scored 85-90 %.
To compare that with NAVLE it was a joke.
Time was never an issue like it was in NAVLE. In the Navle you hardly have time to read the question , they were long and confusing sometimes. In BCSE I was able to read and answer the question twice. and had some extra time.
At the NAVLE you go from section to other where you no longer able to go back to questions from section you have finished. (60 question each).
BCSE in other hand, you have access to all questions at all times.

There were no tricks in BCSE except one question which had absolutely two correct answers and until this day I couldn’t know which one is better answer.

If you read the books I mentioned you will do well. Also don’t forget Aesthesia, blood, and histopathology things like vaginal swaps in dog…() . Parasites questions were very few, 3-4 with very nice photos . you will know them for sure.
Radiology, and clinical pathology photos where 100 clear and easy. I wish I had 50 % of this quality in the NAVLE. Navle photos were bad, really bad.
Good luck.
Hello dvmjakish:
You surprised me about these wonderful informations.On the other hand, you
gave all of us,a lot of positive energy:).
Is it possible you add my email address? farzin_rd@yahoo.ca (between farzin& rd you should type _ ).
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR ALL EXAMS

All the best for BCSE. me too preparing for it. Feeling scared

Im a St. Georges grad. Im taking BCSE in Dec. I think I might study from Merck a bit a also from my notes.

I wish I had a study partner... to give energy to each other,, is hard to do it on your own.

hi carsan can u provide me some cpe material.thanxHi guys, i was looking for material to prepare for the CPE exam and i found this forum. I am a graduate from Mexico but i've lived (and practiced vet med) in the US since 2003 (in a place where i don't need license). Nevertheless i want to have my license to be able to get another position if the opportunity comes up. I did not passed the NAVLE exam the 1st time for 5 points (pretty painful) so i decided to have a better strategy for my last attempt (last December); i passed with 100 points over the mark so it's possible. It takes time and discipline. Here is what i think is a good approach, may not work for everyone but it's a start:

1) Preparation notes from vet students in 4th year- i found this to be the key. I got them from my students that were sitting at the same time i was. The notes were comprehensive and with what you need. Contact (maybe trough this website) 4th year vet students in the U.S and ask them for NAVLE review notes. They have review classes and are the best. The A-Z review that is floating around is SO outdated that i did not find it useful.
2) Concentrate in dog, cat, horse and cattle medicine; if you don't have time for pigs and small ruminants, exotics, etc is OK. Everyone freaks out about pigs but in reallity if you cruise on the other topics even if you fail pigs, you are OK.
3) Use Merck or other good books (Kirk, Ettinger, Nelson) for big topics, do not rely on summaries, MOSBY, etc for that. Read them well (all the endocrine stuff in small animals, infectious in horses, etc).
4) Review topics using the UFLA videos (>20 videos), take notes of them and read them again before the exam. Do not use them as only source. They take time (videos are +/- 1hr or more) and if you write notes up to 3 hours but worth to write notes.
5) Sign in on Zuku.com review (free, and OK) or vetprep.com (not free but great) and practice after studying.
NOTE: You will not be able to pass studying only on Q&A books or websites, believe me.
I studied an average of 5hrs a day since July (after the WorldCup :) ) and took my exam on Dec 8th, so 5 months of hard work but it paid off.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL, and do not get discourage if you don't pass the first or 2nd time. IT IS DOABLE.
carsan98

Hello Rocibell: I'm also from Peru and got stuck on step 2. I took the Navle twice and the last time I was 7 points short. PLease write me at i_natali@hotmail.com to share some info. Where did you graduate from? I finished at the FMVZ of the University of Ica.

Hello Rocibell: I'm also from Peru and got stuck on step 2. I took the Navle twice and the last time I was 7 points short. PLease write me at i_natali@hotmail.com to share some info. Where did you graduate from? I finished at the FMVZ of the University of Ica.
I passed step 2 4 months ago , which one are you taking?
I also have some experience about step 2 to share with you. you can email me at meaw-ny@hotmail.com
by the way, how you can take NAVLE without completed step 2 ??

What I meant was that I passed Step 2 but cannot pass NAVLE. Now we are supposed to take the BCSE but have not started studying for it yet. For what I read from the other posts is that is easier than NAVLE. I am looking to join a study group is someone is interested. Any comments on Study materials for this?
:)

Hi~ there~

I am wondering why more candidates want to take BCSE rather than QE...

Is ECFVG esier than PAVE relatively?

I think PAVE has more options in terms of Step 4, ECY.

Please let me know why most people want to get the license through the ECFVG.

Thank you~

Hi I am a foreign veterinarian from Spain who is currently living in the US. I have completed steps 1-3 for the ECFVG and I am taking the CPE next month. I would be happy to give advice about the first 3 steps and I am looking for advice from anyone about the CPE. Good websites or resources?

Hi colleagues,
I'm a vet from the Czech Republic and I live in the USA now. I'd like to get the license but I'm still at the beginning. Unfortunately, I've passed TOEFL yet even if I've been there thrice:(. Does anybody have experience with IELTE? Somebody told me that it was easier than TOEFL...I'm fighting with the speaking section:thumbdown. And could you give me any advice about BCSE please?..which books are absolutely necessary for study etc. I'm really terrified seeking what I shall repeat. I've forgotten all anatomy and...:eek:.

Thank you very much for your help and I wish you good luck :luck:!

I can help you with the IELTS..
I just did mine on the 22nd of September, now I will tell you about the European exam which i would expect to be the same as the North American too. I am preparing to do the British license to practice as a vet. here. RCVS
So IELTS is -in my opinion - very easy and YES it is easier the TOEFL. The first section was the listening part which had a CD playing, before the CD starts playing they give you 4 or 5 sheets that has 40 questions mainly fill in the space or choose on of the choices based on what you hear, you will need to listen very carefully as the answers could be some times deceiving and not the exact word (sometimes you need to get the meaning of the word and the word t self) I doubt you will have problems with that.. Just try to practice more listening which I would imagine you do living in the USA, just notice they do use different accents in the CD (Canadian, Australian..Etc). This part was for 50 minutes. (Not sure).

Second part was the reading part where they start by giving you few sheets and there is 3 different long paragraphs on them (if you are doing Academic IELTS it will have more scientific words in them), this section has 40 Questions too distributed through the three paragraphs, BE CAREFUL you have to get sued to reading fast as they might be long if you are not. a good strategy for answering would be to look for the question then try to locate the answer within the paragraph before reading the whole thing.
This one was for 60 minutes.

Third part was the writing part which is for 60 min. This one they give you two questions, one is a graph and you comment on it (20 minutes) then the second one is a subject mainly scientific 40 minutes
You have to write for the first one at least 150 words so be careful of the words count, and the second one is 250 words at least.


$th Part - is the speaking part , This one takes a part usually at least 2 hours after you finish the first three were you go 1 on 1 with an instructor. They take you to a separate room and they ask general question ... like tell me about your self then they will ask things like name some one you know and you like spending time with and tell me why you do like him/her and what do you do with him/ her...etc. THEY JUST WANT TO SEE IF YOU CAN CARRY A CONVERSATION.. They might ask you to speak about a subject for 2 -3 minutes. This takes 15-20 minutes MAX

NOW it might be worth mentioning that there are two types of IELTS - General and |Academic, The Academic is the one for professionals...
Hope this helps...
Best of Luck

I can help you with the IELTS..
I just did mine on the 22nd of September, now I will tell you about the European exam which i would expect to be the same as the North American too. I am preparing to do the British license to practice as a vet. here. RCVS
So IELTS is -in my opinion - very easy and YES it is easier the TOEFL. The first section was the listening part which had a CD playing, before the CD starts playing they give you 4 or 5 sheets that has 40 questions mainly fill in the space or choose on of the choices based on what you hear, you will need to listen very carefully as the answers could be some times deceiving and not the exact word (sometimes you need to get the meaning of the word and the word t self) I doubt you will have problems with that.. Just try to practice more listening which I would imagine you do living in the USA, just notice they do use different accents in the CD (Canadian, Australian..Etc). This part was for 50 minutes. (Not sure).

Second part was the reading part where they start by giving you few sheets and there is 3 different long paragraphs on them (if you are doing Academic IELTS it will have more scientific words in them), this section has 40 Questions too distributed through the three paragraphs, BE CAREFUL you have to get sued to reading fast as they might be long if you are not. a good strategy for answering would be to look for the question then try to locate the answer within the paragraph before reading the whole thing.
This one was for 60 minutes.

Third part was the writing part which is for 60 min. This one they give you two questions, one is a graph and you comment on it (20 minutes) then the second one is a subject mainly scientific 40 minutes
You have to write for the first one at least 150 words so be careful of the words count, and the second one is 250 words at least.


$th Part - is the speaking part , This one takes a part usually at least 2 hours after you finish the first three were you go 1 on 1 with an instructor. They take you to a separate room and they ask general question ... like tell me about your self then they will ask things like name some one you know and you like spending time with and tell me why you do like him/her and what do you do with him/ her...etc. THEY JUST WANT TO SEE IF YOU CAN CARRY A CONVERSATION.. They might ask you to speak about a subject for 2 -3 minutes. This takes 15-20 minutes MAX

NOW it might be worth mentioning that there are two types of IELTS - General and |Academic, The Academic is the one for professionals...
Hope this helps...
Best of Luck

Thank you a lot. Your report has encouraged me to give a shot to IELTS. \
I also wish you good luck in GB!

P.S. What must you do to get the British license?

Hi guys, i was looking for material to prepare for the CPE exam and i found this forum. I am a graduate from Mexico but i've lived (and practiced vet med) in the US since 2003 (in a place where i don't need license). Nevertheless i want to have my license to be able to get another position if the opportunity comes up. I did not passed the NAVLE exam the 1st time for 5 points (pretty painful) so i decided to have a better strategy for my last attempt (last December); i passed with 100 points over the mark so it's possible. It takes time and discipline. Here is what i think is a good approach, may not work for everyone but it's a start:

1) Preparation notes from vet students in 4th year- i found this to be the key. I got them from my students that were sitting at the same time i was. The notes were comprehensive and with what you need. Contact (maybe trough this website) 4th year vet students in the U.S and ask them for NAVLE review notes. They have review classes and are the best. The A-Z review that is floating around is SO outdated that i did not find it useful.
2) Concentrate in dog, cat, horse and cattle medicine; if you don't have time for pigs and small ruminants, exotics, etc is OK. Everyone freaks out about pigs but in reallity if you cruise on the other topics even if you fail pigs, you are OK.
3) Use Merck or other good books (Kirk, Ettinger, Nelson) for big topics, do not rely on summaries, MOSBY, etc for that. Read them well (all the endocrine stuff in small animals, infectious in horses, etc).
4) Review topics using the UFLA videos (>20 videos), take notes of them and read them again before the exam. Do not use them as only source. They take time (videos are +/- 1hr or more) and if you write notes up to 3 hours but worth to write notes.
5) Sign in on Zuku.com review (free, and OK) or vetprep.com (not free but great) and practice after studying.
NOTE: You will not be able to pass studying only on Q&A books or websites, believe me.
I studied an average of 5hrs a day since July (after the WorldCup :) ) and took my exam on Dec 8th, so 5 months of hard work but it paid off.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL, and do not get discourage if you don't pass the first or 2nd time. IT IS DOABLE.
carsan98


hello there , i found these topics are they the same of the 4th year vet review nots that carsan talked about.....?

http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/index.pl/review_material#1897

Hi There...
Glad I could help.
To do the British Exams you need to pass 3 steps...
First is to do IELTS -even if English is your first Language- if you graduated from a university not accredited by the RCVS.
Then you do a written exam (Not an MCQ) All written for 4 subjects (Horses, Farm animals, Poultry and Nutrition). This is usually held in May- June of each year, only once a year.
If you pass the writing part you will need to pass the practical exam (4 days or a week of exams usually in July) it is held in once the Vet schools. It tests your knowledge in the same fields beside the knowledge of local British Laws and regulations.

If you pass it then you will be registered with the licensing authority the UK (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons) and you will have the word MRCVS member of the Royal College of veterinary surgeons next to your name.

The main problem is that these exams are held only once a year
The written and practical exam cost 1250 UKP around 2500 US$.

Now if you are an EEA citizen which you are ( I would imagine you are) , Then if your university is one of the accredited university by reciprocal agreement then you do not need any exams at all.. You just pay the fee and register... You have to check with them though.

www.rcvs.org.uk


Do you know any one who did or planning to do the UK exams?? The main problem with all the systems on the internet is they are made to help people prepare for the North American and not the other exams.


Cheers

Unfortunately, I don't know anybody who needs to do the British exams. I have one friend working as a vet in GB but our diploma is recognized by RCVS so that he hadn't to pass the steps you have mentioned. I' m sorry.
Anyway, I cross my fingers for you.

P.S. I have a question. Was it difficult for you, I mean the listening (especially those various accents) and the writing section (to make a comment) in IELTS?

QUOTE=cocker;5671867]Unfortunately, I don't know anybody who needs to do the British exams. I have one friend working as a vet in GB but our diploma is recognized by RCVS so that he hadn't to pass the steps you have mentioned. I' m sorry.
Anyway, I cross my fingers for you.

P.S. I have a question. Was it difficult for you, I mean the listening (especially those various accents) and the writing section (to make a comment) in IELTS?[/QUOTE]

Hello Cocker..
Would you be able to put me in touch with this person that you know? Do you know where about he