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- [Blog](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/blog/) - Vote on amendments aimed at streamlining and improving access The Constitution and Bylaws of the College are definitely not a set of forgotten files, at least not for the Council and Secretariat. The original documents have been amended many times over the years, each time requiring a more than ⅔ vote of those present to
- [Refreshing the ECLAM website before passing it to others](https://eclam.eu/refreshing-the-eclam-website-before-passing-it-to-others/) - Since our website crashed during an update this week, I'm taking the opportunity to refresh all the pages, update the links, and get ready to hand it over to two other Diplomates so I can retire in October. I'm very happy to say that there is a successor for ECLAM Secretariat, another Diplomate with lengthy
- [ECLAM AGM: 25th January 2024](https://eclam.eu/eclam-agm-25th-january-2024/) - PRELIMINARY AGENDA Review of 2023 actions and exam results Approval of 2024 budget Elect new Council members Committee updates Main Heading SUBHEADING LEVEL 3 Registration for the 2024 Annual General Meeting is now open. All Diplomates must attend at least 2 AGMS in 5 years to maintain certification. All Diplomates must attend at least
- [December 2022](https://eclam.eu/december-2022/) - European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine December 2022 News It's been another busy year at ECLAM. Three new Diplomates Nominations for Council 2023 Scientific meeting planning Leadership of IACLAM Heading Level 4 Three new Diplomates Following the successful completion of their certification examinations, ECLAM welcomes three new Diplomates: Chiara Zullian (Sweden) Diego Celdrán
- [Rodent surgery symposium news](https://eclam.eu/52396-2/) - Laboratory Animals just published the news summary of our successful workshop 'We Have to Talk About Rodent Surgery', held in June before the FELASA meeting: Seebeck P. ‘We have to talk about rodent surgery!’ – one day symposium, 12 June 2022 in Marseille, France. Laboratory Animals. 2022;56(5):493-494. doi:10.1177/00236772221125682
- [ECLAM AGM: 15 June 2022](https://eclam.eu/eclam-agm-15-june-2022/) - Upcoming Events 15 June 2022 ECLAM AGM 12:45-14:15 CEST Samena Room: Marseille Chanot- Palais des Congrès et des Expositions Diplomates must register here 31 May 2022 Deadline to register for certification exams Forms page 1 June 2022 Deadline to register for "We have to talk about rodent surgery" 8:00-17:15 CEST Riou Room: Marseille Chanot-Palais des
- [ECLAM YouTube e-coffee on Supervision](https://eclam.eu/eclam-youtube-e-coffee-on-supervision/) - Panel Discussion with Supervisors In case you missed it, we've edited the e-coffee discussion among supervisors and added it to our YouTube channel. Follow Us Want to keep up with our latest adventures? Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Review Us Want to share your experience, good or bad? We are welcome all
- [December 2020 News: Strategic Plan and 2021 Examinations](https://eclam.eu/december-2020-news-strategic-plan-and-2021-examinations/) - Moving On ECLAM has a plan for the future. Strategic Plan Our 2021-2025 Strategic Plan is now on the website. The plan will streamline ECLAM over the next 5 years, create additional resources for residents and supervisors, and reach out to veterinary colleagues to promote the diploma. Working together in focussed teams, we will
- [ECLAM News, 1 July 2020](https://eclam.eu/eclam-news-1-july-2020/) - WVA: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Diversity refers to the characteristics and traits that make individuals unique, while inclusion refers to social norms and behaviours that make others feel welcome. In 2020, these are critical concepts for veterinary professional associations, veterinarians, veterinary educators, and veterinary students to grapple with, acknowledge, and promote within their associations, workplaces,
- [ECLAM News, late May 2020](https://eclam.eu/eclam-news-late-may-2020/) - Charles River Short Course 2020 The annual Charles River Short Course will be available online beginning on 22 June 2020 and continuing until 31 January 2021. Nine presentations will be offered in June 2020, four in July, and will be followed by other series throughout the autumn and winter. To register, click on
- [ECLAM News for 19 April 2020, and a puzzle.](https://eclam.eu/eclam-news-19-april-2020/) - New! ECLAM Word Search Find all the words in the puzzle that relate to anaesthetics or analgesics used in lab animals. The puzzle link below should open online, or you can go to https://mywordsearch.com/440638/Anaesthetics-and-Analgesics. Be among the first to find all the words and be recognised as an ECLAM WS Champion! And be warned-- these
- [Please respond to Diplomate survey before 7 April](https://eclam.eu/please-respond-to-diplomate-survey-before-7-april/) - ECLAM Council needs input for strategic plan Council will meet via teleconference in mid-April to devise a new strategic plan. In order to represent the interests of all Diplomates, an email was sent on 2 April from ECLAM.assistance@gmail.com to all members of the College. However, many of these probably went into Spam folders due to
- [EARA survey on disruption to animal research during pandemic](https://eclam.eu/eara-survey-on-disruption-to-animal-research-during-pandemic/) - Request to respond The European Animal Research Association (EARA), of which ECLAM is a member, is trying to formulate briefing materials for national governments and the EU Commission, to ensure that essential research and international collaboration can continue during the current pandemic. EARA is requesting that ECLAM forward responses from our members on the following
- [Coronavirus prevention tips for veterinary facilities](https://eclam.eu/coronavirus-prevention-tips-for-veterinary-facilities/) - The following tips have been provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association: There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus and to follow strict hand-washing and other hygiene protocols. Designate your workplace as a temporary NO HANDSHAKE ZONE. Ask colleagues and
- [ECLAM news for 3 March 2020](https://eclam.eu/eclam-news-for-3-march-2020/) - Heading Level 4 Vet Student Training Our colleague Anne-Dominique Degryse reports that she knows of some first-year veterinary students in France who are very interested in finding temporary placements in lab animal medicine. If you can help, please contact the Secretariat to be put in touch with Anne. Council Position ECLAM will hold an election
- [ECLAM News, 11 February 2020](https://eclam.eu/eclam-news-11-february-2020/) - Nominations for new Council member are open We are wholly dependent on our Diplomates to build the College and fulfil our mission. ECLAM will hold an electronic election for a new Council member this spring. The initial term is 2 years, renewable twice. Council members attend monthly teleconferences and one or two face-to-face meetings per
- [Plowright Prize Nominations Due 31 March](https://eclam.eu/plowright-prize-nominations-due-31-march/) - The Plowright Prize Walter Plowright was widely regarded as one of the world’s most eminent veterinary virologists and authorities on rinderpest, whose development of a tissue culture vaccine represented a key milestone in efforts to control the disease – one of only two infectious diseases that have been fully eradicated. The prize recipient will receive
- [3Ns: New people, new website, new decade](https://eclam.eu/3946-2/) - New people, new website, new decade: it must be January There's something about January. It's the time to clean out, throw out, add new, and organise everything from kitchen drawers to national governments. For ECLAM, it's the start of the 20th year since EBVS gave us provisional recognition as a speciality college. New People We
- [Launch of the New ECLAM Website](https://eclam.eu/launch-of-the-new-eclam-website/) - ECLAM is shedding its previous website and emerging at a new URL with a new design. We started with long discussions about why our old website wasn't doing the job properly. Some of the reasons were technical: we couldn't change the underlying colours, fonts and widgets, and we didn't have a secure site (one that
- [2019 Constitution and Bylaws Amendments](https://eclam.eu/3449-2/) - Streamlining and improving access The Constitution and Bylaws of the College are definitely not a set of dusty forgotten files, at least not for the Council and Secretariat. The original documents have been amended many times over the years, each time requiring a more than ⅔ vote of those present to approve them. Some amendments
- [Microbiome affects ALS](https://eclam.eu/2280-2/) - For the past few days I've been reading and hearing about some exciting news: the microbiome may affect neurologic disease like ALS. This news has popped up on my local public radio station, my Twitter feed, the weekly AVMA news, and as of this morning, the EARA newsletter. Somebody, I'm thinking, has a great public

## Pages

- [Home](https://eclam.eu/) - ECLAM certifies veterinarians as EBVS® Veterinary Specialists in Laboratory Animal Medicine. It is the only pan-European speciality organisation for lab animal vets.
- [Internationally-Recognised Experts](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/internationally-recognised-experts/) - This route to the ECLAM Diploma is designed for those with significant experience in the field. If you meet the requirements listed below, you can submit your application to the College without completing a 3-year residency beforehand. If approved, you can sit for the ECLAM examinations. You will be held to the same standards as
- [ESLAV/ECLAM Summer School](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/suggested-study-references/study-resources/eslav-eclam-summer-school/) - ESLAV-ECLAM Summer Schools ESLAV and ECLAM collaborate in providing annual 3-day Summer Schools for residents and other veterinarians. The Schools use a rotating list of modules: Diseases and Diagnostic Testing Biology of Laboratory Animals Management of Animal Facilities / Ethics, Animal Welfare and the 3Rs Surgery and Experimental Techniques / Design and Conduct of Research
- [Mock Examinations](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/mock-exam/) - "Practice exams serve to help demystify the testing process, enable trainees to better identify their weak areas, and generate long-term retention through repeated retrieval practice."- Newkirk et al 2020 What is the ECLAM Mock Exam and why to take it? a simulation of the ECLAM certification exam delivered once per year by the ECLAM Mock Exam
- [Residency Requirements](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residency-reqts/) - Two Types of Residency: Choose Your Best Pathway You can become either a standard resident or an alternate-route resident depending on your situation. Either way, your training programme must meet the requirements set out below. Ready to start? Contact the Education Committee. Attach a copy of your CV and explain your current situation. STANDARD RESIDENCY
- [Alternate-route Residency](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residency-reqts/alternate-route-residency/) - Applying for Alternate-Route Residency If the standard route isn't for you, the alternate route is a way to develop your own training programme to prepare for the certification examinations. First, check to see that you meet the basic requirements to become a resident. You'll need a Diplomate of ECLAM to be your
- [Forms](https://eclam.eu/home/forms/) - Forms & Documents All our official forms can be downloaded or linked to from this page. If you cannot find what you're looking for, contact the Secretariat. email Residents Description Link to form Information for residents in a standard training programme (any time) Standard programme information form Apply for an alternate-route residency (any time) All the forms you'll need.
- [Contact Us](https://eclam.eu/contact-us/) - Please use the contact form below, if you have any general questions about the College. We will try our best to respond back to you within 24 hours. Loading… Email coo.eclam@gmail.com
- [Open Positions](https://eclam.eu/home/public-employers/open-positions/) - Internship in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia with focus on experimental animals University of Bern, Switzerland The Experimental Surgery Facility at the Experimental Animal Center, University of Bern (Switzerland), invites applications for a 12-month Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Internship starting August 2026 or by agreement. This position focuses on anaesthesia, analgesia, and peri-operative care of research
- [Fees](https://eclam.eu/home/fees/) - Fees Page All our fees are listed on this page. If you cannot find what you're looking for, contact the Secretariat. ECLAM will never email you asking for payments. All fees are requested via invoice. Beware that phishing attempts have been made by sending email that appears to come from ECLAM; the most recent
- [IACLAM Diplomates](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/iaclam-diplomates/) - ECLAM may confer temporary Diplomate status on those who meet the requirements listed on this page. Temporary Diplomates have the same rights and responsibilities as other active ECLAM Diplomates. IACLAM The International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine is a consortium of worldwide Colleges including ECLAM, ACLAM, JCLAM and KCLAM. The
- [Resident Update](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/resident-update/) - Please use this form to submit any changed information from your Annual Resident Report, which is sent to you by the Secretariat each year while your residency status is current. You may also use the form during the year to submit any new information such as a new email address. Loading…
- [Diplomates](https://eclam.eu/home/diplomates/) - Diplomate Section (still under construction!) Here is where you can learn about: Your responsibilities as a Diplomate How you can lead the College into the future How to establish residency training programmes How to submit your 5-year recertification Attend the Annual General Meeting The official Constitution and Bylaws of ECLAM How you can participate in
- [Responsibilities of a Diplomate](https://eclam.eu/home/diplomates/responsibilities-of-a-diplomate/) - Main Requirements Membership Fees Membership fees are the primary source of financial support for ECLAM. You will be invoiced annually and may pay by credit/debit card or direct transfer. Fees are due in 30 days. Penalties will be applied if your payments are late. Certified Diplomates pay the highest fees. Non-certified members pay reduced fees,
- [About Us](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/) - The Speciality of Laboratory Animal Medicine Promoting high standards of laboratory animal medicine through scientific inquiry Millions of animals are the focus of research into the understanding of life. Nearly all of these animals live in modern, highly-specialised vivaria, providing for their health and welfare in a consistent, reproducible manner all around the world.
- [Position Papers and Publications](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/position-papers/) - Read Our Publications Find publications by Diplomates and Residents We have a free online library of publications, updated monthly. To search it and read publicly-available articles, click here. Join Our Zotero Group Find study references We have a free online library of publications to support and augment preparation for the certification examinations. To request an
- [Carbon dioxide euthanasia for laboratory rodents](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/position-papers/carbon-dioxide-euthanasia-for-laboratory-rodents/) - POSITION PAPER ON THE PROPOSED BAN OF CARBON DIOXIDE FOR RODENT EUTHANASIA ECLAM - ESLAV - FELASA, September 2019 The use of carbon dioxide for rodent euthanasia is currently a matter of intense debate, with an announced intention to discourage it, or even to prohibit it. A systematic review of publications related to the use
- [Study Resources](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/suggested-study-references/study-resources/) - Useful Resources for Learning and Study This list is a very informal one and does not reflect official ECLAM study recommendations. If you have resources to add, please email the Secretariat. Courses These courses have been attended by many residents and may help to fill gaps in your knowledge. You and your supervisor should work
- [New Graduate Veterinarians](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/newgrads/) - Why Lab Animal Medicine? Colleagues in Research Laboratory animal medicine is a speciality which allows you to practice the highest-quality veterinary medicine on unique animals in an institutional setting. We work alongside the world's best minds, striving to understand the inner workings of biology and disease processes, with the aim of improving human and
- [Becoming a Diplomate](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/) - There is no fee to become a resident of ECLAM; however once you are approved an annual administrative fee will be assessed. Prospective Residents Residents are the future of ECLAM. It's a long and difficult journey to the Diploma, but the future of the speciality depends on your continuing to work hard and achieve the
- [Learning Modules](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/residency-learning-modules/) - See these and more on our Zotero bibliography (login required) ECLAM Learning Modules The aim of this document is to give residents a view of tasks and skills a resident should master to be able to pass the ECLAM Diplomate exam and to function as an expert. ECLAM expects a Diplomate to be able to
- [5-Year Recertification](https://eclam.eu/home/diplomates/diplomates-5-year-recertification/) - 5-Year Recertification All Diplomates are expected to be active in laboratory animal medicine and maintain their certification by continuing education, research, teaching, and ECLAM participation. ECLAM accepts only those who practise scientific, evidence-based veterinary medicine, which complies with animal welfare legislation. Types of re-certification activity Attendance at congresses or meetings Publications Presentations Involvement in
- [Educational Bursaries](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/residents-bursaries/) - How We Provide Bursaries Educational grants (up to €1000) to support ECLAM residents are available. Funds are made available through the budget each year, depending upon the College's financial situation and the amount of external support received from our sponsors. Support may be awarded for: courses needed during residency short-term visits to other facilities, i.e.
- [Concept Map of ECLAM's Quality Assessment](https://eclam.eu/cmap-qa/)
- [Concept Map Example](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/suggested-study-references/study-resources/concept-map-example/)
- [Examination Process](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/certification-exams/exam-process/) - ECLAM examination questions are meant to assess not simply factual knowledge, but whether a specialist-level candidate applies factual knowledge in working situations. The examinations are criterion-based; candidates are not compared with each other, but are individually assessed against minimum criteria set by the College for specialist status. ECLAM strives to improve the quality of its
- [Council and Committees](https://eclam.eu/home/diplomates/council-committee-lists/) - Council ECLAM Council manages the affairs of the College. Members are elected by the College for 2-year terms, renewable twice. Officers are elected by Council. Business is conducted via monthly teleconferences and 1-2 face-to-face meetings per year. Committees ECLAM Committees offer the opportunity to learn about the College and to carry out the work of
- [Resources for Residency Training Programmes](https://eclam.eu/home/resources-for-residency-training-programmes/) - 01 Establish a standard training programme 02 Submit annual update 03 Renew programme every 5 years 04 Participate in ECLAM's education Resources for Educational Design Several guidance documents are available to describe expectations for specialist training in laboratory animal medicine. The ECLAM Education Committee is responsible for setting the requirements for training programmes, meeting or
- [Information for the Public and Employers](https://eclam.eu/home/public-employers/) - ALURES The European Commission launched ALURES, the world's largest database dedicated to the ultimate goal of replacing the use of animals for medical research. ALURES consists of the Statistical EU Database and the Non-Technical Summary EU Database. Data is submitted to the European Commission annually by Member States. Two ECLAM Diplomates, Paul Flecknell and Jan
- [Open Position Submission](https://eclam.eu/submit-calendar-event/open-position-submission/) - Loading…
- [Privacy Policy](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/privacy-policy/) - Who we are The European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, Limited (ECLAM) is an organisation established in Europe for the speciality of laboratory animal medicine and, like other veterinary speciality colleges, is overseen by the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS, ebvs.eu). ECLAM was founded in 2000 following an initiative of the European Society of
- [Submit an Event for our Calendar](https://eclam.eu/submit-calendar-event/) - ECLAM will post events of interest to our members on the calendar. To submit an event, please complete the form below. All events will be checked by the Secretariat before posting; please allow a few days for this process. Loading…
- [Events](https://eclam.eu/home/events/)
- [GDPR Consent](https://eclam.eu/home/forms/gdpr-consent-2/) - Loading… We need your consent to use your data when you become a resident or Diplomate.
- [Networking](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/networks/) - College Networks If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Not just message boards-- a place to work and learn together. When I came here, I was looking for a community. Then I realised I was helping to create one. ECLAM uses Groups.io for group
- [Credentials Application](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/credentials-application/) - Preparing Your Credentials Application As you go through your training, it's a good idea to build your credentials portfolio in the format of the application for eligibility to sit the examinations (aka the credentials application). Once you've completed the requirements, you'll find it much easier to prepare the final application. You must submit your application
- [Swiss and Southern Germany](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residency-reqts/standard/swissgermany/) - Swiss and Southern Germany Residency Programme The programme was initiated in 2006 by three Diplomates and is based at the Experimental Animal Centre of the University of Bern. The training programme requires three years and offers basic and advanced training, supported by a didactic programme and research opportunities. All training is supervised by ECLAM
- [Standard Residency Programmes](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residency-reqts/standard/) - Hannover, Germany The Hannover training protocol comprises four years of supervised training (4 years residency), postgraduate education and experience in Laboratory Animal Science and Comparative Medicine as well as in supporting disciplines. Specific laboratories/units at the Institute for Laboratory Animal Science and the Central Animal Facility of the Hannover Medical School (MHH) cover the following
- [Mission & Vision](https://eclam.eu/home/mission/) - Our Mission Promote scientific progress in laboratory animal medicine The primary objectives of the College shall be to further scientific progress in laboratory animal medicine in Europe and increase the competency of those who practise in this field by: establishing standards for post-graduate education, training and experience as a prerequisite for qualification (via examination) as a
- [Confidentiality Agreement](https://eclam.eu/home/forms/forms-confidentiality-agreement/) - All European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM) information except that which is fully distributed to the public should be treated as strictly confidential. Confidential information is defined as information owned or possessed by ECLAM, which ECLAM has used or will use in the conduct of its business, and which is not generally known in
- [Statement of Support for Re-certifying Diplomate](https://eclam.eu/home/diplomates/diplomates-5-year-recertification/support-recertifying-diplomate/) - Support of a Re-certifying Diplomate Submit this form if you have been asked to provide a professional reference for another Diplomate in order to be re-certified. Diplomates must be re-certified every 5 years. This process ensures that all members of the College are fulfilling their responsibilities to the College and to laboratory animal medicine. Your
- [Constitution & Bylaws](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/const-bylaws/) - ECLAM Guidance Documents Constitution and Bye-laws 2022
- [Residents](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/) - Resources During Residency Learning Modules A guide to the body of knowledge you need to master. Training Opportunities Finding ways to increase your knowledge and skills. Annual Report Keep the College updated on your progress, and make changes if needed. The Credentials Process Keeping Track Records you need to keep. Cost
- [Certification Examinations](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/certification-exams/) - The ECLAM Certification Examinations (still under construction)
- [Suggested Study References](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/suggested-study-references/) - We have an extensive list of reference materials which are recommended for all Residents and Diplomates to support learning and continuing education. The list is divided into highly recommended and supplemental categories, and includes books, journals and websites. While the certification examination is based upon these references, it should not be assumed that every question
- [Sitemap](https://eclam.eu/sitemap/)
- [Veterinary Students](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/student-info/) - Career Opportunities Many lab animal vets come to the speciality after spending time in practice or finishing a PhD. Read our About Us page to learn more about our speciality. The minimum requirement to apply for an ECLAM residency is one year of clinical experience obtained after your veterinary qualification. Residency is a 3-year process
- [Strategic Plan](https://eclam.eu/home/mission/strategic-plan/) - Strategic Plan 2021-2025 1: The College Make participation in the College easier by simplifying ECLAM's processes Strengthen the administrative role in day-to-day management Simplify the Constitution and Bylaws to increase agility and flexibility 2: Residents Create a network of residency training and research opportunities Establish satellite skills training sites Create a network to help residents
- [How to Apply](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residents/credentials-application/how-to-apply/) - How to Apply for Credentials (still under construction)
- [Training Record Form](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/training-record-form/) - Submit a Training Record [still under construction] [wpforms id="4207" title="true" description="true"]
- [Search Results](https://eclam.eu/search_gcse/) - [wp_google_search]
- [Our Supporters](https://eclam.eu/home/supporters/) - This site has been created with the help of many different people and companies. In particular, special thanks go to the following for content on this site: Financial Sponsors 2019 Sponsor Scanbur gives to our resident grant fund. Visit them at scanbur.com 2019 Sponsor Allentown gives to our resident grant fund. Visit them
- [Speciality Qualifications in Other Countries](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/internationally-recognised-experts/speciality-qualifications-in-other-countries/) - Switzerland: www.svlas.ch France: two levels of specialisation, the CEAV and the DESV Italy: University of Naploli Masters Programme University of Milan programme Spain: University of Barcelona offers three training programmes in lab animal medicine: Certificate in Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine: recognised by VetCEE Master in Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare: accredited by FELASA ECLAM
- [Scandinavia](https://eclam.eu/home/pre-diploma/residency-reqts/standard/ps-eclam-eu-home-residency-reqts-scandinavia/) - Scandinavia Collaborating institutes include: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences University of Lund, Sweden University of Oulu, Finland University of Copenhagen, Denmark AstraZeneca Karolinska Institute, Sweden Objective We provide education and training for veterinarians to obtain speciality knowledge in the field of laboratory animal medicine. Dedicated to Quality Training includes courses, seminars, workshops and
- [ECLAM routes of entry](https://eclam.eu/entry-flowchart/)
- [Standard Training Programmes](https://eclam.eu/home/standard-training-programmes/) - Swiss and Southern Germany This residency training programme was established in 2006 in Switzerland. In 2019, it became the Swiss and Southern Germany Programme with training sites in five different institutes, all of which collaborate to offer a comprehensive training programme in clinical sciences, research, and the pharmaceutical industry. Residents must hold a position at
- [Quality Assurance](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/position-papers/quality-assurance-statement/) - The mission of the College is to contribute significantly to the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of European Veterinary Specialists in Laboratory Animal Medicine across all European countries at the highest possible level, so as to ensure that optimal veterinary medical services will be provided to those we serve in biomedical research, education, and
- [Transportation](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/position-papers/transportation/) - ECLAM statement on support of transportation of research animals ECLAM recognizes and supports the need for safe, rapid, and reliable professional transportation of research animals. The role of animals in biomedical research is critical to and necessary for medical and scientific advancements. Animal models are central to understanding complex biological functions where multiple organ systems
- [Day-one competence of veterinary graduates](https://eclam.eu/home/about-us/position-papers/day-one-competence-response/) - ECLAM Response to JVME 45(4): 556-566, 2018 The European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM) welcomes the attention to laboratory animal medicine (LAM) as a career opportunity. A survey of veterinary schools(1) showed that only 29% of the schools required LAM topics in the core curriculum, predominantly integrated in other topics. The remainder either offered

## Events

- [2026 Written Certification Examination](https://eclam.eu/events/2025-written-certification-examination/) - The certification examinations will be on the 14th and 15th September 2026 and will be heldin Barcelona. See our website for additional information on the examination process. The deadline to register for the examinations is 30 April. Registration forms and confidentiality agreements can be downloaded from the Forms page of this website. The examination fee
- [ECLAM Certification Exam window](https://eclam.eu/events/eclam-certification-exam-window/) - Certification exams are held during the second week of September each year, over two days. Examinees must attend a central exam site to take the examinations via online testing platform.
- [ECLAM Annual General Meeting](https://eclam.eu/events/eclam-annual-general-meeting-2/) - Pre-registration is mandatory. Once registered, you will receive a link which is personal to you-- do NOT share it with anyone else to avoid invalidating your votes. The AGM is normally the last Thursday in January every year, via Zoom. All Certified Diplomates must attend, or request being excused in advance. Residents are welcome to
- [2025 ESLAV-ECLAM-BRFAA Summer School](https://eclam.eu/events/2025-eslav-eclam-brfaa-summer-school/) - Registration has ended, and the course is fully booked. The fee is €400 for current ESLAV or ECLAM members, €600 for non-members. The fee includes lunch, breaks, one dinner, and transportation to the training labs. The Art and Science of Surgical Technique and Experimental Design, Athens, Greece
- [Exam Information Session at 2025 FELASA](https://eclam.eu/events/exam-information-session-at-2025-felasa/) - All FELASA attendees are welcome to this session to learn more about the ECLAM examinations- no prior registration is necessary. Presenters will explain how the Mock Exam (to be held on Saturday 7th June 2025) helps prepare candidates for the Certification Exam, and the structure and format of both exams. Date: 3rd June 2025 Time:
- [Pathology of Laboratory Animals (Davis-Thompson Foundation)](https://eclam.eu/events/pathology-of-laboratory-animals-davis-thompson-foundation/) - This course is highly recommended for all lab animal medicine residents, as a refresher for anatomic and clinical pathology. The course is now online. Those who register will have access to the recordings for one month. Webinars begin at 13:00 CEST each day and conclude around 23:30 (18:00 on Friday). The registration deadline is 9th
- [2025 Mock Exam](https://eclam.eu/events/2025-mock-exam/) - The 2025 mock exam will be held on Saturday, 7th June. You must register in advance and ensure your computer is configured properly with the FastTest examination software by taking a brief practice quiz. After a brief introductory meeting, the exam will be made available to registrants. You will have approximately 90 minutes to take
- [EFAT-ESLAV Webinar Series](https://eclam.eu/events/efat-eslav-webinar-series/) - The European Federation of Animal Technologists (EFAT) and ESLAV present a webinar series to share different perspectives and strengthen collaboration between animal care staff and veterinarians. Registration is required, and the webinars are free. Webinar dates are: 11 March, 1pm CET: Breeding and genetics 26 March, 1pm CET: Surgery: Tips and the role of the
- [ESLAV-ECLAM Winter School](https://eclam.eu/events/eslav-eclam-winter-school-2/)
- [RSPCA Focus on Fish 2025](https://eclam.eu/events/rspca-focus-on-fish-2025/) - Talks will cover topics including advances in veterinary care for zebrafish, how housing and husbandry factors affect zebrafish behaviour, the trials and tribulations of caring for unusual fish species, enrichment strategies and novel approaches to monitoring clinical signs. This event is now in its fifth year. Session chairs are Chloe Stevens and Barney Reed. This
- [2024 ESLAV-ECLAM Summer School](https://eclam.eu/events/2024-eslav-eclam-summer-school/) - The 2024 ESLAV-ECLAM Summer School is focused on animal facility management. Topics include challenges such as environmental impact of the activities, personnel management and compassion fatigue, communication to laymen and policymakers, data management and business development.
- [EARA Conference](https://eclam.eu/events/eara-conference-6-7-november-2025/) - Shaping the Future of Animal Research Communication Now that many countries worldwide are embracing openness and transparency in animal research, our conference will explore the next steps to improve the sector’s approach to communication with the public and develop its understanding of this important topic. We will also address the challenges faced in regions
- [ESLAV/ECLAM Winter School](https://eclam.eu/events/eslav-eclam-winter-school/) - The ESLAV/ECLAM Winter School registration is now open. The topic is 'Comparative Medicine: Predictivity of in vivo Models to the Clinic'. The School will be from the 25th-27th February 2025 at the University of Cambridge, UK. Specific topics include: cross-species differences model selection in modern drug discovery complementarity of in vivo models and New Approach Methodologies (NAMS)
- [ECLAM Annual General Meeting](https://eclam.eu/events/eclam-annual-general-meeting/) - Last Thursday of January each year. Diplomates and Residents are encouraged to attend. Registration is mandatory.
- [Mock Examination](https://eclam.eu/events/mock-examination/) - Practice your skills for the examinations by taking the ECLAM mock examination, which is held each year on the first Saturday in June. Once you've registered, an account will be set up for you on our online exam platform, FastTest. You will need to install an app, which runs in your browser, before the exam
- [Written Certification Examination](https://eclam.eu/events/written-certification-examination/) - The written examinations are held during the second full week in September each year. Candidates must be eligible to sit the examinations and register prior to the deadline (30th April). Written examinations are held in several locations throughout Europe, all at the same time. For more information on the examinations, see our website.
- [BSTP Course: Digestive System](https://eclam.eu/events/bstp-course-digestive-system/) - This Continuing Education Symposium will provide an overview of the normal anatomy and physiology of the digestive system; repair and regeneration mechanisms; spontaneous lesions of the rodent, rabbit and non-human primate GI tract; toxicology and carcinogenesis of the exocrine pancreas; health monitoring of laboratory rodent colonies; pathology of infectious GI diseases of rodents, rabbits and
- [EuroPOLA](https://eclam.eu/events/europola/) - EuroPOLA is a week-long seminar on the pathology of laboratory animals, set up by the Davis-Thompson Foundation. It is the European companion to the US counterpart, which usually includes an additional seminar called CLASS (Current Laboratory Animal Science Seminar). EuroPOLA has been scheduled for 38 October to 1 November 2024. Further information will be provided
- [Deadline for Diplomate Re-certification forms](https://eclam.eu/events/deadline-for-diplomate-re-certification-forms/) - All certified Diplomates must re-certify every 5 years by submitting a summary of their professional activities for evaluation by the Education Committee.
- [EALAS Congress and Satellite Wet Labs](https://eclam.eu/events/ealas-congress-and-satellite-wet-labs/) - The first congress of the European Academy of Laboratory Animal Surgery will be held in Rome, Italy, from 22-24 November 2023. Optional wet and dry labs will be held on the 22nd November, followed by the congress on the 23rd-24th. Participants should be scientists, surgical technicians or veterinarians. Topics include: - Welfare and the 3Rs
- [Hands-on zebrafish husbandry course](https://eclam.eu/events/hands-on-zebrafish-husbandry-course/) - The zebrafish core facility at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with Nord University and Norecopa, would like to invite you to a hands-on zebrafish husbandry course. The aim of the course is to teach evidence-based methods and practical skills for housing and care of zebrafish. Topics will include: Biosafety Culture of rotifers, including polyculture Rearing and A hands-on zebrafish husbandry course. The aim of the course is to teach evidence-based methods and practical skills for housing and care of zebrafish.
- [Deadline for EPV Travel Grant Applications](https://eclam.eu/events/deadline-for-epv-travel-grant-applications/) - Submission deadline is 1 July 2023 The American Association of Primate Veterinarians Education Committee will present one Travel Grant Award ($1500 plus waived APV Workshop registration fee) to a member of the European Primate Veterinarians (EPV). The Travel Grant Awardee will present a clinical investigation, research project, or oral case series at the APV
- [EU Parliament Hearing on initiative to end animal testing in Europe](https://eclam.eu/events/52614/) - This is a public hearing about what has been termed 'ECI 2', the initiative to end animal testing in Europe. More than a million signatures have been gathered to support the initiative. The European Commission is now required to respond to the demands. When the EU Parliament voted on a similar initiative in 2021 the vote was 667 to 4 in favour of actions to 'accelerate the transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education.' The hearing will include presentations by the ECI organisers (including PETA and the Eurogroup for Animals), and three panel discussions: Protect and strengthen the cosmetics animal testing ban: the ECI objective is to ban testing on animals 'for any purpose at any time'. Transform EU chemicals regulation: the ECI objective is to 'manage chemicals without the addition of new animal testing requirements' Modernise science in the EU: the ECI objective is to 'commit to a legislative proposal to phase out all animal testing in the EU before the end of the current legislative term' (2024). One of the presenters is Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga, Dipl. ECLAM. The link to listen to the hearing is https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/peti-envi-agri-committee-meeting_20230525-0900-COMMITTEE-ENVI-AGRI-PETI. No prior registration is necessary. The stream should also be available to watch after the meeting. This is a public hearing about what has been termed 'ECI 2', the initiative to end animal testing in Europe. More than a million signatures have been gathered to support the initiative. The European Commission is now required to respond to the demands. When the EU Parliament voted on a similar initiative in 2021 the vote was 667 to 4 in favour of actions to 'accelerate the transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education.' The hearing will include presentations by the ECI organisers (including PETA and the Eurogroup for Animals), and three panel discussions. The link to listen to the hearing is https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/peti-envi-agri-committee-meeting_20230525-0900-COMMITTEE-ENVI-AGRI-PETI. No prior registration is necessary. The stream should also be available to watch after the meeting.
- [21st European Primate Veterinarians Symposium](https://eclam.eu/events/21st-european-primate-veterinarians-symposium/) - The topic of this year's symposium is AAV and gene therapy. Other presentations are invited, such as case reports, research, breeding, welfare, enrichment, and legislative updates. More information
- [Credentials Application Deadline](https://eclam.eu/events/credentials-application-deadline/) - Residents wishing to apply for eligibility to sit the certification examinations must submit the application by 1 November each year, for the examinations the following September. More information is available on the website.
- [Oral Certification Examinations](https://eclam.eu/events/oral-certification-examinations/) - The oral certification examinations are held in the second full week of November each year. For more information, see our website.
- [ESLAV-ECLAM Summer School: Diseases and Diagnostics](https://eclam.eu/events/eslav-eclam-summer-school-diseases-and-diagnostics/) - Speakers include Joaquim Segales, Cory Brayton, Kathleen Pritchett-Corning, Valentina Busin, Gidona Goodman, and Nuno Pereira.
- [ESLAV-ECLAM Scientific Meeting](https://eclam.eu/events/eslav-eclam-scientific-meeting/) - The annual scientific meeting will be in Tallinn, Estonia, on the 26th and 27th of June 2023. Sessions include diseases and diagnostics, refinement of techniques, One Health from the lab animal science and medicine perspective, and the role of laboratory animal veterinarians. Keynote speakers include Joaquim Segales, Cory Brayton, and Kathleen Pritchett-Corning. The Summer School

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- [StratPlan](https://eclam.eu/bg-block/stratplan/) - Strategic Plan 2020Our strategic plan covers 2016-2020. The next one will be developed early in 2020. 01Modernise trainingWe have updated our training modules and reading list, endorsed pan-European training programmes, and amended our publication requirements.02Improve Examination AccessAlong with our sister organisation ESLAV, we now offer both Summer and Winter Schools annually. Bursaries are available to help
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