Enrolment for the GPCert(SAM) examination is a one off payment of £450.
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The GPCert(SAM) course has been accredited by ESVPS as being a suitable education
programme based on the course content and the calibre of the tutors delivering the taught course.
Candidates are required to study all areas of the course syllabus, which comprises taught and non-taught areas.
Full details of the course syllabus will be available in the course handbook on registration.
Requirements
To achieve the GPCert(SAM) candidates must complete and pass the following:
- Attend the ESVPS accredited modular training programme
- Submit one x 2,500 word case report
- Complete all sections of a course handbook
- Sit a 100 multiple choice questions examination.
Candidates will also be required to complete the following additional study:
- Further reading on the taught subjects
- Additional study of the non-taught areas of the course syllabus.
ESVPS will send regular email reminders of submission dates and details of the final examination.
Candidates must inform ESVPS of any change of contact details during the course period.
On successful attainment of the GPCert(SAM) candidates will be awarded with a personalised certificate and their name will be included in the ESVPS register of General Practitioner Certificate holders.
Frequently asked questions
How long will it take?
Candidates can comfortably achieve a GPCert(SAM) qualification within two years,
but have up to four years in which to complete the training programme and examination.
The total amount of time spent will vary from candidate to candidates.
An average candidate will spend between 10-15 hours per month on the private study,
reflective learning and the completion of the case report.
What if I am not successful in passing one of the components of the examination?
Candidates are required to pass all components of the examination to gain the GPCert(SAM) qualification.
Candidates who fail their case report will be given clear indications where they were unsuccessful and
guidelines on how to complete their case report to the required standard. Candidates who are unsuccessful
in the final examination will be given a breakdown of the areas they were weakest in and additional study recommended.
Is tutor support available?
Yes, a tutor support service is available.
How do I get started?
Download and complete the Registration Form (link above in the Downloads section).
GPCert(SAM) 2012 examinations:
UK, Eire and Denmark (re-sits)
17th October 2012
Case report submissions:
30th June 2012
Case report resubmissions:
30th June 2012
31st January 2013
Next enrolment for the GPCert(SAM) examination:
31st January 2012 for the 16th October 2013 examination.
Examination venue:
UK
Royal Agricultural College
Cirencester
Eire
Finnstown Country House Hotel, Lucan
Denmark
Karlslunde Dyrehospital
Note: The GPCert(SAM) examination will be invigilated by representatives of ESVPS.
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