The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is launching an exciting new opportunity for veterinary students to attend a two-week EMS placement, at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey. There are 6 placements available for veterinary students who are in their final two years of study.
This new initiative gives students a comprehensive overview of the work of the VMD with a focus on areas of clinical relevance and also allows students to explore other career opportunities in the veterinary profession.
The placement will run from 5th to 16th July 2021, please note that you should only apply if you are available for the full two weeks of the placement.
The weeks will be structured with lectures and workshops, as well as a student-led journal club. Topics that will be covered include:
- Introduction to the VMD
- Insight into the work of the different VMD teams; Pharmaceuticals (Quality, Human and Environmental Safety, Efficacy), Biologicals, Legislation, Enforcement, Residues, Pharmacovigilance, Antimicrobial Resistance and associated policy, International Development and Training
- Legal bases and authorisations of veterinary medicines
- Dossier requirements to demonstrate Quality, Safety and Efficacy of the medicine
- Generic medicines; bioequivalence and biowaivers
- Clinical trials design and conduct
- Novel therapies and blood banking
- Prescribing and responsible use of veterinary medicines
- Animal Test Certificates in practice
- Insight into veterinary stakeholders
- Benefit: risk balance
To apply please fill in the EMS application form (PDF, 92.3KB, 1 page) and e-mail to
