Program Overview

Diploma in Small Animal Medicine

Introduction

The Diploma in Small Animal Medicine is a theoretical program aimed at updating and deepening the knowledge of veterinary medical professionals working in the field of Small Animal Clinic.

Objective

The central objective of this program is to develop clinical thinking based on medical evidence, providing greater security in diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making.

Modules

The program consists of the following modules:

• Hematology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Therapeutics
• Feline Medicine
• Emergencies and Intensive Care
• Neurology and Toxicology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Cardiology
• Nephrourology
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Oncology
• Gastroenterology

Evaluation Methodology

• Each module is evaluated with a written test, with grades ranging from 1 to 7.
• The minimum passing grade for each evaluation is 4.0, with a 70% difficulty level.
• The Diploma is approved with an average of all evaluations greater than or equal to 4.0.
• The grade for Clinical Cases (group) is considered as an additional evaluation in the average and is a requirement for approval of the Diploma, with a grade of 4.0 or higher.

Target Audience

• Veterinary Doctors and graduates of Veterinary Medicine

Organization

• The program is organized by the Small Animal Medicine Group of the Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences.

Value

• The annual value of the program is 86 UF for Chilean students, and US$3,400 for foreign students.

Directors and Coordinators

• Director of the Diploma: Dra. Sonia Anticevic
• General Coordinator: Dra. Paola Ledesma L.

Participating Academics

• Dra. Sonia Anticevic C.: Veterinary Doctor, Universidad Austral de Chile; Specialist in Small Animal Medicine, Universidad de Chile; Master in Health Science Education, Universidad de Chile. Academic at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, Universidad de Chile.
• Dra. Daniela Irag㷇n C.: Veterinary Doctor, Universidad de Chile; Doctor in Silvoagropecuarian and Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de Chile. Academic at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, Universidad de Chile.
• Dra. Paola Ledesma L.: Veterinary Doctor, Universidad Santo Tom嫳; Specialist in Small Animal Medicine, Universidad de Chile. Academic at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, Universidad de Chile.
• Dra. Loreto Mu隳z A.: Veterinary Doctor, Universidad de Chile; Master in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de Chile. Academic at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, Universidad de Chile.
• Dr. Cristi嫕 Torres M.: Veterinary Doctor, Universidad de Chile; Doctor in Silvoagropecuarian and Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de Chile. Academic at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, Universidad de Chile.
• Dra. Alicia Vald廥 O.: Veterinary Doctor, Universidad de Chile; Master in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Universidad de Chile; Master in Health Science Education, Universidad de Chile. Academic at the Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, Universidad de Chile.

Dates and Location

• The program takes place from April 30, 2026, to January 22, 2027, on Fridays at 10:00 hrs.
• The format is hybrid, with face-to-face classes at the Faculty of Veterinary and Livestock Sciences, Postgraduate Room 1 (Av. Santa Rosa #11,735, La Pintana).