Veterinary Pathologists need to be licensed?

[cphlu3]

Hi, everyone, I am a foreign veterinarian, and I wanna ask that if I were boarded as an Di. ACVP, did I have to pass the ECFVG/PAVE and to be licensed in order to work as a veterinary pathologist in the U.S?

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[WhtsThFrequency]

Yes, you must pass the ECFVG and you must also complete a 3 year pathology residency (or a 2-3 year approved variation of such called the "alternative track" for people in countries where there are no pathology residencies) before you can even register to take the ACVP board exam.


http://www.acvp.org/residents/Exam/Train.cfm

 

[cphlu3]

Hi WTF, thanks for helping 😉

 

[cphlu3]

Yes, you must pass the ECFVG and you must also complete a 3 year pathology residency (or a 2-3 year approved variation of such called the "alternative track" for people in countries where there are no pathology residencies) before you can even register to take the ACVP board exam.


http://www.acvp.org/residents/Exam/Train.cfm

Hi WTF, thanks for helping 😉

1. Have satisfactory standing in the profession.
2. Have graduated from a college or school of veterinary medicine accredited or approved by the AVMA, or possess a certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, or be legally qualified to practice veterinary medicine in some state, province, territory or possession of the United States, Canada, or other country.
3. Complete either the standard or alternate routes of training as described below.

SO, as we can see, if I am in any of these four situations, I can take the board exam after completing a 3-year residency or alternate routes of training, theoretically? Because I am a licensed veterinarian in my country. Besides, ECFVG seems to be so formidable....

 

[WhtsThFrequency]

I was under the impression that the countries they referred to are quite specific (ie those that have governing bodies who can give licensure and/or locations under the jurisdiction of such). I don't know what country you are in so I cannot say for sure. It might be worth shooting an email to the ACVP.

The ACVP exam itself is brutal, with approximately a 40% or less average annual pass rate. The pathology training part is in my mind the most essential. If you can do a US residency (which would require passing ECFVG anyway I believe, but don't quote me on that) I would highly, highly recommend it. I was lucky enough to receive excellent training and passed my first time. Doing the alternative track is often much riskier in terms if training quality, whether it be inside or outside the US.

 

[bunnity]

I know a pathologist who is only licensed to work as a pathologist (like they couldn't get a job doing GP work) in the US as the rest of their training was elsewhere. I am not sure of the details though.

 

[cphlu3]

I was under the impression that the countries they referred to are quite specific (ie those that have governing bodies who can give licensure and/or locations under the jurisdiction of such). I don't know what country you are in so I cannot say for sure. It might be worth shooting an email to the ACVP.

The ACVP exam itself is brutal, with approximately a 40% or less average annual pass rate. The pathology training part is in my mind the most essential. If you can do a US residency (which would require passing ECFVG anyway I believe, but don't quote me on that) I would highly, highly recommend it. I was lucky enough to receive excellent training and passed my first time. Doing the alternative track is often much riskier in terms if training quality, whether it be inside or outside the US.

Great information, thank you so much. So, by all means, I need to get through ECFVG, but before that, I would need a visa to get in U.S... And even I get there, it would be a big big challenge for me about the test while doing other things, like completing a degree, which I think is the most possible way to get me a visa.
Thank you WTF, your information is really helpful

 

[cphlu3]

I know a pathologist who is only licensed to work as a pathologist (like they couldn't get a job doing GP work) in the US as the rest of their training was elsewhere. I am not sure of the details though.

Hi, bunnity, thanks for sharing.

 

[vet8]

I am from india I have to become veterinary pathology in canada.
If i do master in canada.
I need to pass navle if i want to job as veterinary pathologist

 

[twelvetigers]

I am from india I have to become veterinary pathology in canada.
If i do master in canada.
I need to pass navle if i want to job as veterinary pathologist

It's not really a master's, it's a residency. You'd have to apply and be accepted to the residency program. I would imagine that passing the NAVLE (plus whatever is required to practice in Canada) would be a requirement to apply for the residency.