Master Course of Internal Medicine
Prof. Federico Fracassi
DVM, PhD, Dipl ECVIM-CA
May 19-23,2025 Xiamen, China
Course Overview
Build clinical clarity. Diagnose with precision. Treat with confidence.
Spanning over one year, this immersive course combines 24 days of in-person training with 13 expert-led webinars, delivering a structured and in-depth journey into the diagnostic and therapeutic core of small animal internal medicine.
What You'll Learn
This course is built around real-world clinical needs and designed to guide you from foundational principles to advanced case management.
Topics include:
● Clinical pathology and emergency medicine
● Endocrinology and hematology
● Oncology and gastroenterology
● Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
● Immune-mediated disorders and systemic diseases
● Evidence-based medicine and rational diagnostics
Each module is designed by an elite team of international specialists and EAVSI's expert faculty, blending theory with extensive case discussions to help you think critically, act confidently, and treat effectively.
Why Join This Course?
✔ Develop a comprehensive internal medicine problem-solving system
✔ Master evidence-based, step-by-step diagnostic and treatment strategies
✔ Enhance your clinical confidence through PBL (Problem-Based Learning) and scenario simulations
✔ Learn directly from world-class educators with decades of clinical expertise
Learning by Doing: Our Teaching Philosophy
With a strong focus on problem-based learning, this course integrates:
● Real clinical cases from across specialties
● Emergency scenario simulations
● Deep dives into lab data interpretation and decision-making flowcharts
This approach empowers you to develop diagnostic logic and clinical agility, equipping you to manage complex cases in daily practice.
Curriculum
Day 1
● Problem-oriented approach: the step that follows the anamnesis and the physical examination
● Evidence base medicine
● Approach to the patient with polyuria and polydipsia (part 1)
● Approach to the patient with polyuria and polydipsia (part 2) (clinical cases)
● Approach to the patient with fever
Day 2
● Approach to Breed-Related Diseases in Dogs
● Interactive clinical cases
● Approach to the patient with pale mucous membranes (clinical cases)
● How to approach the patient with enlarged abdomen
★ Clinical case (if we have time)
Day 3
● Clinical Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Canine and Feline Patients
● Novel Technologies and Protocols in Diabetes Management for Canine and Feline Patients (Including the Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors)
★ Diabetic ketoacidosis (part 1): discussion with clinical cases
★ Diabetic ketoacidosis (part 2): discussion with clinical cases
● Diagnosis, Treatment, and Clinical Management of Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)
Day 4
● Diagnosis of Cushing's Syndrome (Hypercortisolism) and Associated Pathological Complications
● Treatment and Management of Cushing's Syndrome (Hypercortisolism) and Associated Pathological Complications
★ Interactive clinical cases
● Canine hypothyroidism
● Hyperaldosteronism in cats (clinical cases)
Day 5
● Feline hyperthyroidism: pathogenesis, risk factors and clinical signs
● Feline hyperthyroidism: the treatment
★ Calcium disorders discussing clinical cases
★ Interactive clinical cases and final discussion
Instructor
Prof. Federico Fracassi
DVM, PhD, Dipl ECVIM-CA
Professor of Veterinary Internal Medicine (companion animals) University of Bologna
President of the ECVIM congress
Fomer President of ESVE
Former President of the Italian Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Board Member of the Scientific Committee of the Italian Small Animal Veterinary Association (SCIVAC)
Chief Editor of the Journal Veterinaria
Associate editor of the Journal of Small Animal Practice
Author of over 100 articles in scientific journals
Co-edited of the book “Feline Endocrinology” (translated into six languages) with Dr. Feldman and Dr. Peterson.
Editor of the book “Diagnostic and Therapeutic Algorithms in Internal Medicine for Dogs and Cats” (translated into seven languages),
Co-editor of the book “Canine Endocrinology” with Dr. Sara Galac.
He was invited speaker in 24 countries.
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD )
· Alipay
Course Fee
Six-module Combined Registration | ¥46000 |
Canine and Feline Problem-Oriented Approach & Endocrinology | ¥10000 |
Hematology and Clinical Pathology | ¥8000 |
Canine and Feline Gastroenterology | ¥9000 |
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care | ¥9000 |
Feline Nephrology & Urology | ¥8000 |
Canine and Feline Neurology | ¥6000 |
Online Courses (4 Disciplines / 13 Sessions) | ¥14000 |
Cancellation & Refund Policy
· More than 10 days before the course: 90% of the tuition will be refunded. Within 10 days before the course: Only 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Alternatively, your spot can be transferred to another participant.
· In case of course-related changes (e.g. rescheduling or venue change), a full refund can be requested. No additional compensation will be provided.
· Refunds are typically processed within one month. Thank you for your patience.
· If an invoice is required, please submit your request within 3 months after the course ends. Invoices must be issued within the same calendar year as the tuition payment. No refunds will be processed once an invoice has been issued.
