21 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2026

Fundamentals of internal medicine

Join us for Fundamentals of Internal Medicine to gain a firm grounding in ambulatory clinical skills.

This is a member only event.

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Course dates

21 Oct 2026 09:00 - 21 Oct 2026 15:45

Twemlows Stud Farm, A.I. and E.T. Centre, , SY13 2EZ

Join us at Fundamentals of Internal Medicine to gain a firm grounding in ambulatory clinical skills.

Prior to the practical day you will be given access to five online lectures cover pyrexia, the coughing horse, testing for PPID and EMS, exercise intolerance and the neurological exam.

You will then join us to put the theory into practice. Practical rotations will allow you to develop your confidence in cardiac auscultation and ECGs, guttural pouch endoscopy, BALs and trach washes and work through PPID and EMS case scenarios.

The online learning will be available to access at least two weeks before the practical and available for up to 12 months afterwards.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will...

Attend common medical cases and be confident in formulating a diagnostic plan, interpreting results and initiating appropriate treatment/ management.
Examine and investigate cases of equine respiratory disease and understand the indications for performing further diagnostics such as respiratory endoscopy/sampling and interpreting results.
Develop confidence performing cardiac auscultation and know when and how to investigate audible abnormalities further.
Carry out a neurological assessment in a logical manner.
Know when and how to refer.

Our speakers

Course Organiser: Nichola Steel BVM&S CertAVP(EM) MSc MRCVS FHEA
Dickie Hepburn BVSc MS CertEM(IntMed)DipACVIM(LA) FRCVS(online)
Julie Potier DVM MRCVS (online)
Jamie Prutton BVSc BSc DipACVIM DipECEIM MRCVS(online)
Luanne Hunt BVM&S MRCVS
Tim Froydenlund VetMB MA CertAVP(ESO) DipECVS MRCVS
Victoria South MA Vet MB CertAVP(EM) DipECEIM MRCVS
Vicky Savage BVSc MSc CertAVP MRCVS(online)

Course prices

Vet member: £340
Non member: £680

Course sponsor

This course is kindly sponsored by

Terms and conditions

By registering for this course you agree to the following terms and conditions:

All payments must be made in pound sterling. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until full payment has been made.
Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge if requested two weeks before the start of the course. If the transferee is not a BEVA member, they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate. If a transfer is requested less than two weeks prior to the start date a 10% administration charge will apply.
A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than six weeks before the start of the course.
A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than six weeks before the start of the course. A full refund will be made if we are able to resell the place, less a 20% administration charge.
In the unlikely event that we are required to cancel or postpone the course you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a CPD credit. The CPD credit is valid for one year from the date of issue and can be used on any BEVA CPD event.
You must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance to attend BEVA courses.
You must bring appropriate safety wear (for example coveralls, hard hats and boots) to courses that involve practical sessions. When relevant an equipment list will be provided to you via your course page.
Unless you actively specify otherwise, we may share your contact details with course organisers and sponsors.
At the point of booking you self-certify that you are suitably qualified to attend the course and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. If you are in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of your training status at the time of booking.
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Whilst the course programme is correct at time of print, BEVA reserves the right to change details of the event without notice. All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as publicised however alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
Where there is an online aspect to the course you will receive 12 months access to the course materials. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.
You are required to be a BEVA member at the time of the event to be eligible for a BEVA member price. If you do not have a current membership at the time of the event you will be charged the difference between the member and non-member rates.

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