EAVSI – European Study Tour & Clinical Shadowing
Cardiology Focus | Sep. 17–28, 2025 | Milan, Italy
Program Overview
Train Where Europe's Top Cardiology Cases Converge
Led by Dr. Claudio Bussadori—international cardiology authority, textbook editor, and ECVIM board-certified specialist—this immersive 7-day study tour offers a rare opportunity to observe and engage in high-level veterinary cardiology at one of Europe's most active referral centers.
Participants will experience the clinical workflow firsthand at the Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic in Milan, Italy, an ECVIM-accredited hospital with a 24/7 caseload of over 30,000 annually. Through clinical shadowing, expert-led mentorship, case discussions, and direct observation of client interactions, veterinarians will gain deep practical insights into small animal cardiology.
Why Gran Sasso
✅ European Center of Excellence
Founded in 1986, the Gran Sasso Referral Center is staffed by 76 veterinarians—including board-certified specialists in cardiology, surgery, imaging, and internal medicine—and offers continuous outpatient, emergency, and inpatient care.
✅ Unmatched Case Exposure
With up to 150 patients per day, this high-volume, high-complexity environment provides extensive exposure to real clinical scenarios—ideal for developing clinical reasoning and decision-making under expert guidance.
✅ Elite Clinical Leadership
Dr. Claudio Bussadori, former president of the ESVC and vice president of ECVIM, personally leads the cardiology team. His mentorship ensures participants are learning at the cutting edge of the field.
✅ Mentored Learning in Real Time
From morning rounds to case reviews and direct observation of procedures, participants engage in structured clinical shadowing with ample time for discussion and interactive learning.
Instructor Team
Dr.Claudio Bussadori (Scientific Director)
DVM,Dipl. ECVIM (cardiology) MD PhD
National Scientific Qualification as full professor in Veterinary Internal Medicine and Pharmacology. 2016 (D.D. 1532/2016). Numeric indicators: Median exceeded 3/3.
Director of the “Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso” Milano Italy
Director of an ECVIM Residency program (Cardiology) at Clinica Veterinaria Gran Sasso
Honorary member of the ESVC
Served as ESVC (European Society of Veterinary Cardiology) president, ECVIM (European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) vice president.
230 papers published on Medical and Veterinary journals including original articles, and book chapters.
Editor of “Textbook of cardiovascular medicine in dogs and cats” © 2023 Edra Publishing ISBN: 978-1-957260-46-4
Speaker and instructor in various international meetings, Universities and private Institutions.
About Gran Sasso
One of the ECVIM-CA Accredited Clinics
Founded in 1986 by Dr. Claudio Bussadori and Dr. Maria Cristina Crosta Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic spans approximately 1000 square meters, the team is composed by 76 veterinarians, including internationally qualified specialists across various specialties and 14 technicians.
Offering outpatient, emergency, inpatient services 24/7, 365 days a year, Gran Sasso excels in cardiology, feline medicine, internal medicine, surgery and advanced imaging.
With an annual case volume of over 30,000 and a peak daily caseload of 150. Gran Sasso provides referral services across many regions of Europe.
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.
