Internal Medicine II
Course Master(s):
Dr. Mark Dirven, Dipl. ECVIM-CA
Dr. Hans Kooistra, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (NL)
Prof. Dr. Erik Teske Dipl. ECVIM-CA (NL)
Dr. Gert ter Haar, Dipl. ECVS (NL)
Dr. Marieke Knies, Dipl. ECVIM-CA
Dr. Bouvien Brocks, ECVS
Dr. Esther Hagen-Plantinga, Dipl. ECVCN
Dr. Paul Overgaauw, Dipl. ECVP
Course Overview
In the second module, the problem-based approach will be repeated in the discussion of several cases. As in all three modules, the evidence-based medicine approach will be leading in the discussion of cases, tests and treatments. During the second module the following topics will be discussed: nephrology, endocrinology (Diabetes, Addisons, hyperaldosteronism), cardiology, respiratory diseases (ENT+pulmonology), urology, feline medicine and clinical nutrition. A special short course on infectious diseases will be given as well.
After completing Internal Medicine I, the subsequent courses (Internal Medicine II and Internal Medicine III) may be taken in any order.
Course Program (Subject to change)
Monday, 16/11/2026
09.00-12.30 Nephrology Dr. Jenny Buijtels, DECVIM-CA
13.30-17.00 Nephrology Dr. Jenny Buijtels, DECVIM-CA
Tuesday, 17/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Cardiology +ECG Drs. Mark Dirven, DECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
13.30-17.00 Cardiology + ECG Drs. Mark Dirven, DECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
Wednesday, 18/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Cardiology +ECG Drs. Mark Dirven, DECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
13.30-17.00 Cardiology + ECG Drs. Mark Dirven, DECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
Thursday, 19/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Interactive case discussion Dr. Jenny Buijtels, DECVIM-CA
13.30-17.00 Rhino-pulmonology Dr. Gert ter Haar, DECVS
Friday, 20/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Rhino-pulmonology Dr. Gert ter Haar, DECVS
13.30-17.00 Rhino-pulmonology Dr. Gert ter Haar, DECVS
Monday, 23,/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Feline medicine Drs. Marieke Knies, DECVIM-CA
13.30-17.00 Feline medicine Drs. Marieke Knies, DECVIM-CA
Tuesday, 24/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Endocrinology Prof. Dr. Hans Kooistra, DECVIM-CA
13.30-17.00 Endocrinology Prof. Dr. Hans Kooistra, DECVIM-CA
Wednesday, 25/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Urology Drs. Bouvien Brocks, ECVS
13.30-17.00 Urology Drs. Bouvien Brocks, ECVS
Thursday, 26/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Nutrition in internal medicin Dr. Esther Hagen-Plantinga, DECVCN
13.30-17.00 Nutrition in internal medicin Dr. Esther Hagen-Plantinga, DECVCN
Friday, 27/11/2026
8.30-12.30 Infectious diseases Dr. Paul Overgaauw, DECVP (concept)
13.30-17.00 Interactive case discussion Dr. Jenny Buijtels, DECVIM-CA
Internal Medicine II
16/11/2026 - 27/11/2026Location:
Zwolle / NetherlandsVenue:
Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes, Stationsweg 7, 8011 CZ, Zwolle, Netherlands




