Program Overview
The program is taught by specialists in feline medicine and covers a wide range of topics related to feline health and disease. Upon completion of the program, participants will be better equipped to provide comprehensive care for feline patients in a variety of settings.
Program Outline
The program is taught by accredited specialists in feline medicine, ensuring that participants receive up-to-date and relevant information.
Outline:
The program is structured into 14 modules, covering a wide range of topics related to feline health and disease. Each module is taught by a specialist in the respective field.
Module 1: Citología
- Taught by: Antonio Meléndez
- Focus: Examination of feline cytology, including sample collection and interpretation.
- Topics: Cytology of skin and subcutaneous masses, lymphoid organs, liver, and other organs.
Module 2: Hematología y Bioquímica
- Taught by: Claudia Gil
- Focus: Understanding feline hematology and biochemistry.
- Topics: Red blood cell analysis, white blood cell analysis, platelet analysis, feline blood smear interpretation, causes of feline anemia, anemia treatment, transfusion medicine, polycythemia, and bone marrow diseases.
Module 3: Inmunología
- Taught by: Claudia Gil
- Focus: Feline immunopathology.
- Topics: Amyloidosis, lymphatic diseases, splenomegaly, thymomas, thymic aplasia, thymic cysts, primary and secondary immunodeficiencies, immune-mediated disorders, and immunomodulatory medications.
Module 4: Enfermedades Infecciosas Felinas
- Taught by: Cristina Vera
- Focus: Feline infectious diseases.
- Topics: Coronavirus and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), feline retroviruses, hemoplasmosis, upper respiratory tract infections, gingivostomatitis, panleukopenia, toxoplasmosis, intestinal parasites, Bartonellosis, feline leishmaniasis, and vector-borne infections.
Module 5: Dermatología Felina
- Taught by: Eliseo Zuriaga
- Focus: Feline dermatology.
- Topics: Dermatological consultation, coat genetics, alopecia, pruritic dermatitis, otitis externa, autoimmune diseases, cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases, leishmaniasis, viral dermatopathies, and cutaneous neoplasms.
Module 6: Aparato Digestivo en Felinos
- Taught by: Jorge Castro, Rocío Saiz, and Rebeca Movilla
- Focus: Feline digestive system.
- Topics: Hepatobiliary disease, esophageal and gastric pathology, intestinal pathology, pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic disease, pancreatic tumors, triaditis, and treatment.
Module 7: Cardiorespiratorio en Felinos
- Taught by: Gemma Fraga
- Focus: Feline cardiorespiratory system.
- Topics: Anatomy, evaluation of the cardiorespiratory system, thoracic radiography, echocardiography, echocardiography in respiratory patients, and applied respiratory medicine.
Module 8: Nefrología/Urología Felina
- Taught by: Marisa Palmero, Jorge Castro, and Carlos Martínez
- Focus: Feline nephrology and urology.
- Topics: Acromegaly, hyperadrenocorticism, acute ureteral obstruction, idiopathic cystitis, chronic kidney disease, urolithiasis, proteinuria, urinary tract infection, and acute kidney disease.
Module 9: Enfermedades Endocrinas de los Felinos
- Taught by: Carolina Arenas and Anna Vila
- Focus: Feline endocrine diseases.
- Topics: Non-ketotic diabetes mellitus, ketoacidosis, hyperaldosteronism, hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism.
Module 10: Etología Felina
- Taught by: Marta Amat
- Focus: Feline behavior.
- Topics: Ontogeny of behavior, socialization problems, aggression, elimination problems, stress, and clinical management.
Module 11: Neurología Felina
- Taught by: Elsa Beltrán
- Focus: Feline neurology.
- Topics: Neurological examination, neurolocalization, vestibular system, systemic diseases with neurological signs, feline epilepsy, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, vision disorders, and unique feline diseases.
Module 12: Oncología en la Especie Felina
- Taught by: Juan Francisco Borrego
- Focus: Feline oncology.
- Topics: Introduction to feline oncology, lymphoma, feline injection-site sarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma, mast cell tumors, mammary tumors, and cancer management.
Module 13: Odontología Felina
- Taught by: Pilar Castelló and Javier Cucurella
- Focus: Feline dentistry.
- Topics: Feline dental pathologies, extractions, local dental anesthesia, maxillofacial surgery, and clinical cases.
Module 14: Diagnóstico por Imagen en la Especie Felina
- Taught by: Marisa Palmero
- Focus: Feline imaging diagnostics.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of specialists in feline medicine, ensuring that participants receive high-quality instruction. The program emphasizes a practical approach to learning, with a significant portion of the curriculum dedicated to hands-on experience.
Careers:
The program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of veterinarians who wish to specialize in feline medicine. Upon completion of the program, participants will be better equipped to provide comprehensive care for feline patients in a variety of settings, including private practice, animal shelters, and research institutions.
Other:
The program is offered in a semi-presencial format, meaning that it combines online learning with in-person sessions. The program is taught in Spanish and is offered by the Universidad Europea de Madrid. The program is 16 ECTS credits and lasts for 7 months. The program is offered in Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid.
