European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

Exam Dates and Deadlines

ECVO information - updated September 2023  

2024

Theoretical Examination: Will be held remotely on April 16-17, 2024

The ECVO practical examination will take place at the RVC in London on Friday/Saturday June 28-29, 2024.

 

General

The Examination and Executive Committees understand that exam candidates and colleagues need as much notice as possible to facilitate planning. A procedural change will occur. The theoretical exam will be held annually during the months of March or April, and the exact dates will be announced 10 months in advance.

Future theory exams will be held online. Candidates can sit the exam in their home countries if certain requirements are fulfilled, including the direct invigilation by a European or American Diplomate (of any college). 

The practical exam will be held in the same year. We will try to give the dates and location one year in advance but this may not always be possible. 

Please read the updated Reading List (which has been reduced) and the updated Exam Instructions for Candidates.

 

On behalf of the Examination and Executive Committees

STEPS FOR APPLICATION FOR ECVO EXAMINATION                                                                                                                                                

 Person
Action/Forms
Recipient
Email
Deadline
 
 Step 1. Approval of RTP
Resident
ERC online forms - All
ERC Chair
residency@ecvo.org
1 August
Director
ERC online programme
and progress evaluation forms
ERC Chair
residency@ecvo.org
 

 Step 2. Credentials application
Resident
Form A
Credentials Chair 
Secretary
credential@ecvo.org
secretary@ecvo.org
1 September

Credentials documentation
Credentials Chair 
Secretary
credential@ecvo.org
secretary@ecvo.org
Pay credentials fee (see Application Guidelines) 
Inform Treasurer
Treasurer
treasurer@ecvo.org
Director
Reference letter
Credentials Chair
credential@ecvo.org
 
 Step 3. Exam application
Resident
Form B
Credentials Chair 
Secretary
credential@ecvo.org
secretary@ecvo.org
1 December
Pay exam fee (see Application Guidelines)
Inform Treasurer
Treasurer
treasurer@ecvo.org