Join our Feline Dermatology Virtual Congress
To celebrate World Veterinary Dermatology Day 2025, Elearning.Vet have teamed up with Nextmune and a selection of amazing dermatologists from around the globe to bring you a mini online congress focused on feline dermatology!
Recordings are now available to purchase as a pay-as-you-go bundle, or Elearning .Vet members can access the course from within their account.
The Programme
Working Up The Itchy Cat
Svetlana Belova
In this presentation, European Specialist Svetlana Belova will go through a step-by-step process for understanding, recognising and diagnosing pruritus in cats - expect tons of practical advice and guidance on these itchy case presentations.
Feline Dermatophytosis - Past, Present and Future
Han Hock Siew
In this session, Asian and European board certified specialist Han Hock Siew will be exploring the origins, currnet understanding and disease trends for one of the most common fungal infections in cats globally.
The Itchy and Scratchy Cat
Ashley Bourgeois
Next up, 'The Derm Vet' discusses how to provide pruritic relief when options seem limited - with four case studies to work through.
Contexualised Care for the Feline Dermatology Patient
Sue Paterson, Valerie Fadok, Svetlana Belova, Alison Thomas
To end the event in style, we have invited a global panel of experts to discuss how vets can provide an evidence based spectrum of care for feline dermatology cases, consolidating your learning from the whole event and thinking about applying it in your practice.
What to Expect:
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Learn from expert dermatologists from around the globe
- Evidence-based presentations
- Practical advice which can be utilised with your own patients
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Lively panel discussion facilitated by the WAVD President
- Certificates of attendance for your CPD records
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Meet The Speakers
Dr. Ashley Bourgeois
The Derm Vet
DVM, Dip.ACVD
Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets!
Ashley has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, cytology, and otology.
Dr. Han Hock Siew
DVM, MRCVS, Dip. AiCVD, Dip. ECVD
Dr. HAN graduated from the University of Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2002. He attained membership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2004 and is currently a double-board-certified veterinary dermatologist with the Asian College of Veterinary Dermatology (AiCVD) and the European College of Veterinary Dermatologist (ECVD).
His research interest is providing evidence-based dermatological solutions to specific regional dermatological diseases.
Dr. Susan Paterson
MA VetMB DVD DipECVD FRCVS
Sue Paterson qualified from Cambridge in 1984. After a time in mixed practice she took her Certificate then British and European Diplomas in Veterinary Dermatology and has been an RCVS and European Specialist for more than 20 years.
Sue is a past President of BSAVA, ESVD and the RCVS; she is currently President of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology (WAVD).
Dr. Svetlana Belova
Svetlana Belova graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Estonian Agricultural University in 1995 and worked in small animal practice before starting ECVD (European College of Veterinary Dermatology) residency programme at the Veterinary School in Zurich, Switzerland in 2007. After 4 years of training and successful examination in 2011 she became Diplomate of the ECVD. Svetlana is a lecturer in dermatology and has been involved in clinical teaching of veterinary students at the Estonian University of Life Sciences since 2005.
Valerie Fadok
DVM, PhD, Dip.ACVD
Valerie Fadok is a dermatology specialist at North Houston Veterinary Specialists in Spring, Texas. She has lectured internationally on veterinary skin diseases and is currently a dermatology consultant on the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). She received her DVM from Washington State University and her PhD in experimental pathology from University of Colorado.
Alison Thomas
BVSc CertSAM MRCVS
Alison is an experienced veterinary surgeon. Her career spans across both private and charity practice, including working for the RSPCA in Hong Kong before joining Blue Cross in 1998 where she is dedicated to providing low-cost, pragmatic care. Her role also involves devising treatment plans, advising on clinical matters and ensuring professional standards.