The Diplomate status of our Faculty Dean, Prof. Dr. Kazım Şahin, within the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science (ECPVS) has been extended until 2031. Following an evaluation by the ECPVS Recertification Committee, Prof. Dr. Şahin’s application for recertification for the 2021–2025 period was unanimously approved. It was announced that the next recertification process would take place in 2031. The renewed certification confirms that Prof. Dr. Şahin will continue to hold the title of “EBVS® European Specialist in Poultry Veterinary Science” throughout the 2026–2031 period. Prof. Dr. Şahin was first admitted to the ECPVS as a Diplomate in 2011, and his specialist status is subject to re-evaluation in five-year cycles. He has also been serving as a member of the ECPVS Board of Directors since September 2025.
The European College of Poultry Veterinary Science (ECPVS) is a specialist organization dedicated to advancing the science of poultry veterinary medicine in Europe and enhancing the professional competence of veterinarians working in this field. The core objectives of the ECPVS include establishing standards of specialization in poultry veterinary medicine, certifying specialists by assessing veterinary competence, promoting scientific research, and fostering the adoption of an Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine (EBVM) approach. The title of EBVS® European Specialist in Poultry Veterinary Science signifies advanced knowledge and competence in the fields of diagnosis, treatment, and control of poultry diseases; flock health and welfare; public health; food safety; and production management, nutrition, and sustainable poultry farming.