VTMED 6608

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  • Schedule of Classes - March 20, 2026 3:39PM EDT

VTMED 6608
Clinical Oncology

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Management and prevention of cancer in companion animals represents a significant component of the practice of veterinary medicine. The focus of this clinical rotation is the development of a comprehensive set of skills necessary for a veterinarian to become an advocate for the client/patient with cancer. These skills include appropriate initial evaluation of animals with cancer; sensitive and effective client and referring veterinarian communication; ability to access relevant information from numerous sources related to cancer management;and ability to understand and apply principles of surgical, medical and radiation oncology as well as techniques specifically related to minimize pain and treatment-related side effects in cancer patients.


Prerequisites VTMED 5520.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2026WI, 2025FA, 2025SU

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9691 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

    • Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2026

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9692 VTMED 6608   CLN 302

    • Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2026

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9693 VTMED 6608   CLN 303

    • Aug 24 - Oct 18, 2026

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9694 VTMED 6608   CLN 304

    • Oct 19 - Dec 20, 2026

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9695 VTMED 6608   CLN 305

    • Oct 19 - Dec 20, 2026

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  9696 VTMED 6608   CLN 306

    • Oct 19 - Dec 20, 2026

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)