Professional Curriculum
The
primary thrust of the first year of the curriculum is to help
students to understand the normal animal, the second year is devoted
to teaching diseases and the agents that cause them, and in the
third year students begin to learn about the principles of medicine
and surgery.
The fourth, or clinical, year of the program encompasses
the calendar year period from May (immediately following the end of
the third year) to May of the next year.
First Year Fall Semester
Microscopic Anatomy
Animal Restraint/Agr. Animal Issues
Vet Cell Physiology
Vet Anatomy I
Intro to Clinics
Animals, Society & the Veterinarian
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First Year Spring Semester
Vet Anatomy II
Vet Neurology
General Pathology
Physiology
Basic Nutrition
Immunology
Intro to Clinics
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Second Year Fall Semester
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Bacteriology
Clinical Pathology
Virology
Intro to Clinics
Systemic Pathology
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Second Year Spring Semester
Clinical Specialty Practice
Radiology
Vet Toxicology
Anesthesia/Principles of Surgery
Public Health
Parasitology
Epidemiology
Communication Skills
Intro to Clinics
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Third Year Fall Semester
Agricultural Animal Medicine I
Equine Medicine
Small Animal Medicine I
Small Animal Surgery I
Surgery Lab
Clinical Pharmacology
Communication Skills
Intro to Clinics
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Third Year Spring Semester
Agricultural Animal Medicine II
Clinical Nutrition
Small Animal Medicine II
Large Animal Surgery
Theriogenology
Intro to Clinics
Foreign Animal Diseases |
Electives
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Practice Management
Pet Bird Diseases
Diseases of Wildlife
Large Animal Surgery
Small Animal Applied Anatomy
Equine Neonatal Medicine
Soft Tissue Surgery
Applied Reproductive Physiology
Equine Colic Team
Clinical Electrocardiography
Research Orientation
Herd Production Medicine
Research Issues
Large Animal Applied Anatomy
Leadership
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Pain and Analgesics
Equine Lameness
Orthopedic Surgery
Pet Loss Hotline/Reverence for Life
Small Animal Transfusion Medicine
Student Ambassadors
Animal Behavior
Advanced Equine Medicine
Special Animal Medicine
International Veterinary
Skeletal Prep |
Fourth Year/Clinical Rotations
It is important for veterinary students to spend
time in clinical rotations so that they can learn what is possible
in regards to the art and practice of veterinary medicine. Students
will witness and participate in cutting edge medicine, surgery, and
critical care and well-being. They will see the most advanced
diagnostic and imaging technology. These experiences will be
invaluable as they prepare to eventually refer cases themselves. To
gain these experiences, students will rotate through the various
services offered in the Teaching Hospital.
The college firmly believes that students'
educational experiences must not be limited entirely to a teaching
hospital setting. It is equally important for them to participate in
cases that typically present to primary or secondary care centers.
The externship/preceptorship program allows students to leave campus
to interact with veterinarians in a routine practice setting, to
gain experience in their particular area of interest, and/
or to explore diverse career opportunities.
Basic required/CORE rotations (29 weeks total):
Equine Surgery
Large Animal ICU
Small Animal Referral/Internal Medicine
Equine Medicine
Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
Student Initiated Professional Experience (SIPE)
Neurology
Small Animal CommunityPractice
Anesthesia
Small Animal Soft Tissue/General Surgery
Small Animal ICU
Scientific Writing & Presentation
Guided Preceptorship
Supplemental CORE rotations (14 weeks required): Student
selects based on area of clinical emphasis.
Ag Animal
Medicine (Intro or Advanced)
Cardiology
Diagnostics
Theriogenology (General LA, Equine &
Bovine)
Equine Medicine or Surgery
(Advanced)
Equine Surgery Lab
Herd Problem Investigation
Small Animal, various (Advanced)
Pharmacy
Anesthesia (Advanced)
Clinical Pathology
Exotics
Oncology
Lab Animal Medicine
Research
Epidemiology
Radiology (Ultrasound, Equine
Radiography, Diagnostic Imaging)
General Ag Animal Production
Medicine Rotation (Off-site at
Caine Center):
Preventive Medicine
Beef Calving
Feedlot
Reproductive Biotechnology
Lambing
Sm. Ruminant
Cow/Calf
Dairy
Elective rotations/Vacation (9 weeks available):
Student selects additional rotations based on area of clinical
emphasis. CORE & supplemental CORE rotations may also be selected
after an initial rotation has been completed. Electives may be taken
anywhere.
Examples of fourth-year rotations
