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VIN MULT221-0722: Systems E: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP™ Examination Review

The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.

Presenters: Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
Amanda Guth, DVM, PhD
Julie R. Fischer, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Autumn P. Davidson, MS, DVM, DACVIM
Course Open: July 21-September 25, 2022
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8 and 15, 2022; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 14
RACE Category: 14 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $322 ($290 early bird special if enrolled by June 30, 2022)
Non-Member $468 ($421 early bird special if enrolled by June 30, 2022)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
The seventh and final module in the Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP™ Examination review series, this course is designed to cover the pathophysiological basis of disease in small animals based on pathophysiological and discipline-specific concepts. Clinical examples will be used to illustrate these concepts.

The Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP™ Examination Review series of courses may be used as a comprehensive medical review for the ABVP™ examination for small animals or for other similar veterinary medical examinations. Veterinary Information Network and this course are not connected with nor endorsed by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP™).

This series of courses repeats every other year. Individual instructors may change some of their material year-to-year, but much of the core content is repeated. It should be noted that these courses are not designed specifically as a preparation for test taking. The instructors do not have access to information on the question types. Furthermore, the questions used on the examination may be a few years behind the current knowledge and practice, whereas the course will strive to be more current. We recommend using the course to
  • keep progressing through the topics so all topics will have been studied prior to the exam and
  • provide participants with feedback on their strongest and weakest topics to guide their individual exam specific preparations.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • better understand calcium and adrenal gland disorders.
  • better understand thyroid gland and glucose disorders.
  • understand the basics of the canine reproduction cycle and the role of key hormones.
  • diagnose and manage common problems in canine reproduction, such as ovarian remnant syndrome, mammary hyperplasia, and dystocia.
  • understand the basics of the feline reproduction cycle and the role of key hormones.
  • diagnose and manage common problems in feline reproduction, such as ovarian remnant syndrome, mammary hyperplasia, and dystocia.
  • understand chronic kidney disease.
  • understand glomerular disease.
  • understand the basic mechanisms of the innate and adaptive immune responses.
  • understand the role of the immune system in vaccine responses.
  • understand the role of the immune system in neoplasia.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in an overview of endocrinology, canine and feline reproduction, nephrology and immunology information. This course is the seventh and module in the Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination review series. The MULT207-1020: Pathologic Basis of Disease and the MULT208-0221: Principles of Medicine courses are recommended prerequisites.
Accreditation: This course is approved for 14 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-909673)


Course Agenda:

**** BREAK - July 28, 2022 ****

Week 1 (Real Time Session August 4, 2022): Endocrinology
Presenters: Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM

Week 2 (Real Time Session August 11, 2022): Canine Reproduction
Presenters: Autumn P. Davidson, DVM, DACVIM

Week 3 (Real Time Session August 18, 2022): Feline Reproduction
Presenters: Autumn P. Davidson, DVM, DACVIM

Weeks 4 and 5 (Real Time Session August 25 and September 1, 2022): Endocrinology
Presenters: Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM

Week 6 (Real Time Session September 8, 2022): Nephrology
Presenters: Julie R. Fischer, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)

Week 7 (Real Time Session September 15, 2022): Immunology
Presenters: Amanda Guth, DVM, PhD


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $322 ($290 early bird special if enrolled by June 30, 2022)
Non-Member $468 ($421 early bird special if enrolled by June 30, 2022)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on July 28, 2022 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email . Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services:
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