EVP™ Program Information
Purpose of the Executive Veterinary Program™
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine’s Executive Veterinary Program™ (EVP™) was developed in 1991 to enhance the business, communication, and planning skills of busy animal health professionals.
The Executive Veterinary Program™ in Swine Health Management covers essential aspects of swine production and health maintenance to enhance the management, consultation, and problem-solving skills of veterinarians.
Program Goals
To provide a beneficial and highly motivating educational experience for veterinarians with an interest in improving their effectiveness to the swine industry.
To serve as a network that enhances the sharing of ideas among swine veterinarians and that promotes dialogue on issues critical to the changing swine industry.
To raise the qualifications and abilities of practicing veterinarians to provide a higher level of service to the swine industry.
To stimulate interest in current and developing career opportunities.
Admission Requirements
A DVM degree with at least two years of work experience are prerequsites for participation.
Technical Requirements
- Access to a PC with Internet connectivity.
- A laptop or notebook computer with Microsoft Office products is highly recommended.
- An easily accessed email account.
Program Organization
Offered in a continuing education format, the EVP™ is a comprehensive interdisciplinary certificate program distinct from many traditional post-DVM graduate programs. Ten interactive learning modules will be held every other month for two days each (Thursday and Friday). The time between the modules will be utilized by the participants to absorb the material presented, complete assigned work, and apply the information at their work place. Modules are sequenced to enhance the integration of the various topics. To allow time to develop and refine newly acquired skills, certain areas such as biostatistics will be addressed in more than one module.
The EVP™ instructors will be nationally recognized experts in the field, from both academia and industry. Handouts, readings, and practical assignments for individuals and groups will be determined by the instructors. Between modules there will be regular communication between the participants and fellow students, EVP™ instructors, and program staff.
Graduate Degree Options
EVP™ participants may apply coursework earned through the EVP™ in Swine Health Management as partial credit toward a master’s degree at the University of Illinois or at Iowa State University. To receive graduate credit from either of these universities for the EVP™ modules, an additional tuition fee will be assessed and this must be arranged in advance. A specific program of study will be formatted through consultation between the student and graduate program of study.
Meeting Dates
EVP™: Swine Health Management will meet every other month for two days each (Thursday and Friday). All sessions will be held at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine campus in Urbana, Ill.
Module 1 October 18-19, 2007
Module 2 December 6-7, 2007
Module 3 February 7-8, 2008
Module 4 April 10-11, 2008
Module 5 June 12-13, 2008
Module 6 August 7-8, 2008
Module 7 October 9-10, 2008
Module 8 December 4-5, 2008
Module 9 February 12-13, 2009
Module 10 April 2-3, 2009
Registration
Tuition for the certificate program is $6500 and includes all program materials, daily lunches, and one dinner per module. A $500 deposit is required to reserve a spot in the EVP™. The remaining deposit ($500) is due by Wednesday, August 1, 2007. The balance of $5500 is payable in four installments of $1375 each on:
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Enrollment is limited to 42 participants. Hotel information will be provided upon receipt of registration.
*NOTE: Tuition for registrations placed by June 1, 2007, is $6000. The initial deposit of $500 is due at the time of registration. The second deposit of $500 due by August 1, 2007, will be waived for those registering by June 1, 2007. Subsequent installments of $1375 are due on the dates listed above.
For More Information
Lawrence D. Firkins, DVM. MS, MBA, EVP
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Public Engagement
2001 S. Lincoln Ave.
3505 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building
Urbana, IL 61802
P 217 333 2907 F 217 333 4628