Companion Animal Pain Management (CAPM) Fellowship

The advanced training in this Fellowship is important for several reasons:

• Pain is a significant health issue for animals: Pain is a common problem for animals, and it can significantly impact their health and quality of life. As a result, it is important for veterinarians to have the skills and knowledge to recognize, diagnose, and treat pain effectively.
• Animals can’t communicate their pain: Unlike humans, animals cannot tell us when they are in pain. As a result, veterinarians must rely on their training and expertise to recognize the signs of pain in animals and determine the most appropriate treatment.
• Effective pain management can improve outcomes: Effective pain management can improve outcomes for animals, including reducing the risk of complications, improving recovery times, and improving quality of life.
• Advances in pain management: Advances in veterinary medicine have led to new techniques and treatments for managing pain in animals. Advanced training in veterinary pain management can help veterinarians stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and approaches.
• Legal and ethical considerations: There are legal and ethical considerations associated with pain management in animals. Veterinarians must be knowledgeable about these considerations to ensure that they are providing the best possible care for their patients while also following appropriate protocols and regulations.

1. Completion of the initial ABVP credentialing in one of the following ABVP RVSs: Canine & Feline, Feline, Shelter Medicine, Exotic Companion Mammal, Avian, or Reptile & Amphibian
2. Pay the $150 applicant fee
3. Pass the CAPM Entry Exam

1. Didactic and web-based presentations on topics pertaining to veterinary pain management. Approximately three to four hours are covered each week of the Fellowship. For web-based presentations, RACE standards are used. Namely 5 questions at the end of 50-60 minutes of presentation/readings with a passing grade of 70%.
2. Bimonthly virtual meetings of applicants and some of the founding fellows to answer questions, etc. Applicants need to be in attendance for at least 4 of the 6.
3. Find the full curriculum HERE.

1. Complete all requirements within 15 months of starting the Fellowship.
2. Being DABVP in good standing by end of Fellowship.
3. Participate in 4 of the 6 virtual meetings.
4. Pass any presentation quizzes with a grade of 70% or better.
5. Pass the Final exam.

Interested individuals should complete a letter of intent and include their most current CV/resume.

Forward to:
CAPM Fellowship
Attn: Dr. Mark Epstein, DABVP; Founding Fellow in CAPM
info@abvp.com

Mark Cousins, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice)
Alexandre Daniel, DVM, MSc, DABVP (Feline Practice)
Tiffany Durzi, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)
Michael Dutton, DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian Practice, Canine & Feline Practice, Exotic Companion Mammal Practice, Reptile & Amphibian Practice), CVPP, CertAqV
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), CVA, CVPP, DAAPM
Nigel Gumley, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), CCRP, CVPP, CVMA
Ilana Halperin, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), CVA
Robin Jaeger, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)
Jill Kitson, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)
Sumeet Sharma, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)