Medicine and Surgery of the Horse Specialisation in Equine Medicine and Surgery ENROL Director: Professor Micaela Sgorbini Class: Animal Health Administrative headquarters: Department of Veterinary Sciences, Location of San Piero a Grado The specialist in Equine Medicine and Surgery must develop scientific and professional knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in the field of equine clinical practice. In particular, they must acquire adequate proficiency in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Hygiene and Prevention, and Sports Medicine. Admission Pending the issuance of the decree allocating the resources provided by the 2025 Budget Law for scholarships intended for veterinary residents, the admission notice for the school is suspended. Admission is through a notice available on the University of Pisa website.The notice will specify the number of available places.The University website also provides procedures, forms, and past exam papers. Maximum number of enrolments per academic year: 15.Number of additional admissions (subject to available capacity): Military Veterinarians: 2 Veterinarians with permanent contracts in the Health Service of the Tuscany Region: 1 The operation of the school is governed by the Regulations. ECTS Specification: One University Credit (CFU) is equivalent to: 12/25 hours for lectures or equivalent educational activities (15 hours of individual study); 15/25 hours for internship activities (T – 10 hours of individual work); 15-25 hours for internship activities (T -10 hours of individual work); These activities contribute to achieving 70% of the total CFUs allocated to professional training activities. Access requirements The following requirements are required for admission to the competitions, under penalty of exclusion: Master’s degree or single-cycle degree in Veterinary Medicine (class 47/S or LM-42), or a five-year ‘old system’ degree in Veterinary Medicine, and the qualification to practice as a veterinarian in Italy.If the qualification has not yet been obtained, it must be acquired by the date set for the start of academic activities. Single-cycle Master’s degree qualifying for the profession of Veterinarian (class LM-42) introduced by Ministerial Decree No. 653 of 05-07-2022 Foreign qualification equivalent to the Italian academic degree required for admission. For the evaluation of the qualification, a legally recognised certificate and additional declarations specified in the admission notice are required. Educational Objectives Anatomy and basic disciplines: topographical anatomy of superficial and deep layers and updated knowledge of normal anatomy in the equine species; Biochemistry, Physiology, and Biomechanics: digestive, respiratory, and neuromuscular biochemistry, general and clinical biochemistry, physiology of organs and systems, and biomechanics; Nutrition: fundamentals of food and toxicological bromatology; Clinical Methodology: approach to individual, group, and herd patients, clinical examination, differential diagnosis, and development of therapeutic and prophylactic protocols; Emergency and Medico-Legal Aspects: first aid, emergency management, clinical assessment, and knowledge of veterinary legislation; Surgery and Related Disciplines: general surgery, pathological anatomy, and podiatry; Reproduction and Biotechnologies: reproductive pathophysiology, gynecology and obstetrics, andrology, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and biotechnologies applied to the equine species. Further information is available by consulting the School Regulations. Educational Offer First year MODULEACTIVITIESSCIENTIFIC-DISCIPLINARY SECTORECTSTopographical Anatomy of EquidsLVET/01 (new sector MVET-01/A) Veterinary Anatomy2,5Physiology of EquidsLVET/02 (new sector MVET-01/B) Veterinary Physiology2,5Genetic Improvement in EquidsLAGR/17 (new sector AGRI-09/A) General Animal Husbandry and Genetic Improvement1Nutrition and Feeding of EquidsL+TAGR/18 (new sector AGRI-09/B) Animal Nutrition and Feeding1,5+3Equine Breeding TechnologiesL+TVET/03 (new sector MVET-02/A) General Pathology and Veterinary Pathological Anatomy2+2Infectious Diseases in EquidsL+T VET/05 (new sector MVET-03/A) Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals2+3Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases in EquidsL+TVET/06 (new sector MVET-03/B) Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases of Animals1+2Pharmacology, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacovigilance in EquidsLVET/07 (new sector MVET-04/A) Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology2Internal Medicine in EquidsL+TVET/08 (new sector MVET-04/B) Veterinary Medical Clinic2+7Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anesthesiology in EquidsL+TVET/09 (new sector MVET-05/A) Veterinary Surgical Clinic2+8Gynecology, Andrology, and Obstetrics in EquidsL+TVET/10 (new sector MVET-05/B) Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic2+8Computer Science and StatisticsL1Communication Skills and Business ManagementL2 Legend:L=lecturesT=internship Second year MODULEACTIVITIESSCIENTIFIC-DISCIPLINARY SECTORECTSPost-Mortem Diagnostics in EquidsL+TVET/03 (new sector MVET-02/A) General Pathology and Veterinary Pathological Anatomy1+1Epidemiology, Animal Health Regulation, and Biosecurity in EquidsL+T VET/05 (new sector MVET-03/A) Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals1+1Toxicology in EquidsLVET/07 (new sector MVET-04/A) Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology2Internal Medicine in EquidsL+PT+TVET/08 (new sector MVET-04/B) Veterinary Medical Clinic3+1+3Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anesthesiology in EquidsL+PT+TVET/09 (new sector MVET-05/A) Veterinary Surgical Clinic1+5Gynecology, Andrology, and Obstetrics in EquidsVET/10 (new sector MVET-05/B) Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic1+5Rural Economics and Land ValuationLAGR/01 (new sector AGRI-01/A) Rural Economics and Land Appraisal3Sports Physiology and Training, Endoscopy, TW and BAL, Ultrasound in HorsesL+PT+TVET/08 (new sector MVET-04/B) Veterinary Medical Clinic1+1+5Cardiology in HorsesL+PT+TVET/08 (new sector MVET-04/B) Veterinary Medical Clinic1+1+5Anesthesiology and Analgesia in HorsesVET/09 (new sector MVET-05/A) Veterinary Surgical Clinic1+1+5Diagnostic Imaging in Equine OrthopaedicsVET/09 (new sector MVET-05/A) Veterinary Surgical Clinic1+1+5Mare ReproductionVET/10 (new sector MVET-05/B) Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic1+1+5Stallion ReproductionVET/10 (new sector MVET-05/B) Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic1+1+5 Legend:L=LecturesPT=Practical TeachingT=Internship Third year MODULEACTIVITIESSCIENTIFIC-DISCIPLINARY SECTORECTSInternal Medicine in EquidsPT+TVET/08 (new sector MVET-04/B) Veterinary Medical Clinic1+12Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anesthesiology in EquidsPT+TVET/09 (new sector MVET-05/A) Veterinary Surgical Clinic1+12Gynecology, Andrology, and Obstetrics in EquidsPT+TVET/10 (new sector MVET-05/B) Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic1+11Internal Medicine in EquidsTVET/08 (new sector MVET-04/B) Veterinary Medical Clinic13Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anesthesiology in EquidsTVET/09 (new sector MVET-05/A) Veterinary Surgical Clinic13Gynecology, Andrology, and Obstetrics in EquidsTVET/10 (new sector MVET-05/B) Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic13Final Exam9 Legend:PT=Practical TeachingT=Internship Career opportunities The specialization diploma allows access to professional opportunities in companion animal clinical practice, with expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases affecting various systems, as well as in specialised veterinary medicine, prevention, and advanced clinical care. 1) In the public sector: Work in Zooprophylactic Institutes Work in Local Health Authorities (ASL) 2) Leadership roles in the private sector and consultancy: Academic Research Private practice (field/clinical practice) Consultancy for stables and racetracks, and equine sports medicine Medical Management of Veterinary Clinics Class schedule Educational activities are generally scheduled over two days per week. Timetable 2025/2026 Curricular internship – training project The internship is carried out as part of the training activities provided for by the School of Specialization in Equine Medicine and Surgery, in line with the credits assigned to practical and professionalizing activities. The internship also contributes to achieving the mandatory professional development activities required by the educational system. Internship Application – ITA Internship Application – ENG I year Internship SUBJECTECTSHoursDays (8h/die)Internal TutorNutrition2304Pofessor Sara MinieriLivestock technologies1153Dr. Claudia CuradiGeneral pathology and pathological anatomy2304Professor Carlo CantileInfectious diseases3456Professor Maurizio MazzeiParasitology and parasitic diseases2304Professor Roberto PapiniInternal Medicine69012Professor Micaela SgorbiniSurgery710513Professor Angela BrigantiRiproduction710513Professor Duccio Panzani II year Internship SUBJECTECTSHoursResponsibleCadaveric diagnostics115Professor Carlo CantileEpidemiology, health police, biosecurity115Professor Micaela SgorbiniInternal Medicine8120Professor Micaela SgorbiniSurgery7105Dr. Angela BrigantiGynecology8120Professor Duccio PanzaniInternal Medicine575Professor Micaela SgorbiniSurgery575Professor Micaela SgorbiniRiproduction575Professor Simonetta Citi III year Internship SUBJECTMandatory ECTSMandatory hoursInternal Medicine12180Anesthesia/surgery/diagnostic imaging12180Ginecology and Andrology11165