Robert Favier

Dr. Robert Favier is a Professor and Director of Education for Professionals at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University. With over 25 years of experience in veterinary education, he has held key roles such as Program Director of the Master's program in Companion Animal Medicine (2011–2017) and Program Director of the IVC Evidensia Academy (2017–2024). He is the founder and moderator of VetEntrusted, focusing on personalized learning paths for veterinary professionals using Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and Programmatic Assessment.

• Research Focus: Veterinary medical education, EPAs, workplace assessment, copper toxicosis in canine models, hepatobiliary diseases, and metabolic disorders in companion animals.
• Key Contributions: Developed educational frameworks for competency-based learning, pioneered EPAs in surgical skills training, and conducted translational research on chronic hepatitis and liver cell transplantation in dogs.

Scientific Awards: Recognized for his 2006 research on copper toxicosis in dogs as a model for human chronic hepatitis.

Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2024–2013) span topics in veterinary education, hepatology, and clinical assessment, emphasizing programmatic approaches, EPAs, and metabolic/liver diseases in dogs and cats.