Chris Proudman

MA VetMB CertEO PhD FRCVS

Biography

Currently the Foundation Head of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey, Chris has over twenty years of experience of veterinary clinical education and equine gastroenterology research. He leads the team that developed a novel model of veterinary clinical education based upon workplace-based learning in partner practices. The school was successful in achieving RCVS accreditation in 2019. Formerly an RCVS-recognised specialist in equine gastroenterology, he has extensive clinical experience of the diagnosis and surgical management of equine colic. His current research uses ‘omics technologies to better understand the equine intestinal microbiome in health and disease.

Council Member category

Appointed: University of Surrey, 2021 - 2025

Committee membership

Cert AVP Sub-Committee
Education Committee
Registration Committee
Recognised Veterinary Practice Sub-Committee

Declaration of interests

Directorships

Director: Veterinary Schools Council

Relevant financial interests, eg shareholdings, bonds and derivatives

None

Consultancies

SRUC

Appointments to other bodies

Member, Horserace Betting Levy Board, Veterinary Advisory Committee

Membership of other veterinary or allied organisations

Vice-President, Consortium on Workplace-Based Education and Learning (COWBEL)
Scientific Steering Board, One Health European Joint Project

Employment

Head of School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey. September 2013 - present
Professor of Equine Studies, University of Liverpool. May 2005 – July 2013
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Equine Soft-Tissue Surgery, University of Liverpool. September 1996 – April 2005

Qualifications (other than veterinary qualifications listed in the Register)

None

Interests relating to immediate family or close friends

Wife is a veterinary surgeon employed by Linnaeus Group.

Other relevant information

None

Council Members