Veterinary Medicine Professional Curriculum (VTMED)Veterinary Medicine

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VTMED 5600
Ambulatory and Production Medicine

Clinical service rotation in which students accompany ambulatory clinicians on farm and stable calls and learn the skills and procedures necessary for operation of a modern veterinary practice offering ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1004 VTMED 5600   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • McArt, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1005 VTMED 5600   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • McArt, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 5601
Small Animal Community Practice

Our community practice, housed in a stand-alone facility as of June 2018, offers full services for our patients of all life stages including preventive medicine, radiology, dentistry, and surgery. Our ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1006 VTMED 5601   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Collins, B

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1007 VTMED 5601   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Collins, B

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 5602
Small Animal Medicine

Structured to provide supervised clinical experience in the practice of companion small-animal medicine. The course is conducted in the Companion Animal Hospital of the Cornell University Hospital for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1008 VTMED 5602   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Center, S

      Loftus, J

      Miller, M

      Randolph, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1009 VTMED 5602   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Center, S

      Loftus, J

      Miller, M

      Randolph, J

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VTMED 5603
Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Service

Clinical service rotation that exposes the student to the practice of surgery under hospital conditions. Students participate in office hours, diagnostic techniques, planning of therapy, and daily care ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1010 VTMED 5603   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Flanders, J

      Hayes, G

      Sumner, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1011 VTMED 5603   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Flanders, J

      Hayes, G

      Sumner, J

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VTMED 5604
Large-Animal Medicine Service

Students assigned to this service assist the faculty, technicians, and residents of the Large-Animal Medicine Service in the diagnosis and care of patients. The goal of this course is for students to acquire ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1012 VTMED 5604   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Ainsworth, D

      Divers, T

      Felippe, J

      Perkins, G

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1013 VTMED 5604   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Ainsworth, D

      Divers, T

      Felippe, J

      Perkins, G

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VTMED 5605
Large Animal Surgery I

Clinical rotation structured to provide supervised clinical experience in the practice of large-animal surgery. Under the direction of faculty and house staff, students participate in the diagnosis, surgical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1014 VTMED 5605   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Fubini, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1015 VTMED 5605   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Fubini, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 5606
Anesthesiology Service

Designed to provide clinical experience in the use of anesthetics in small companion animals, horses, and some farm animals. Students participate in selecting suitable anesthetic techniques for patients ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1016 VTMED 5606   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Boesch, J

      Campoy, L

      Gleed, R

      Martin Flores, M

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1017 VTMED 5606   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Boesch, J

      Campoy, L

      Gleed, R

      Martin Flores, M

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VTMED 5607
Dermatology Service

During this clinical rotation, students participate in the diagnosis and management of skin disorders in small and large animals. Patients are examined by appointment and through consultation with other ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1018 VTMED 5607   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Miller, W

      Peters-Kennedy, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1019 VTMED 5607   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Miller, W

      Peters-Kennedy, J

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VTMED 5608
Ophthalmology Service

A large inpatient and outpatient referral case load plus numerous inpatient consultations for other hospital services allow students to become confident acquiring the beginning skills needed for diagnostic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1020 VTMED 5608   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Espinheira, F

      Irby, N

      Kern, T

      Ledbetter, E

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1021 VTMED 5608   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Espinheira, F

      Irby, N

      Kern, T

      Ledbetter, E

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VTMED 5609
Pathology Service

The pathology rotation strives to integrate gross pathology with other diagnostic modalities. Students will work in groups of three to six for the two-week rotation performing necropsies on mammals, birds, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1022 VTMED 5609   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Southard, T

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1023 VTMED 5609   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Southard, T

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 5610
Radiology Service

Two-week clinical experience in the imaging section of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. Students use radiographic, ultrasonographic, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine imaging techniques to evaluate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1024 VTMED 5610   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Scrivani, P

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1025 VTMED 5610   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Scrivani, P

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 5611
Small Animal Clinical Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Management of both emergent and critical cases represents a significant component of the practice of veterinary medicine. The focus of this clinical rotation will be the development of a knowledge base ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1026 VTMED 5611   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Fletcher, D

      Goggs, R

      Menard, J

      Schoeffler, G

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1027 VTMED 5611   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Fletcher, D

      Goggs, R

      Menard, J

      Schoeffler, G

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 5613
Small Animal Surgery Orthopedics

Clinical service rotation that exposes the student to the practice of surgery under hospital conditions. Students participate in office hours; diagnostic techniques; planning of therapy; and daily care ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1028 VTMED 5613   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Hayashi, K

      Krotscheck, U

      Todhunter, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1029 VTMED 5613   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Hayashi, K

      Krotscheck, U

      Todhunter, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6528
Equine Surgical and Anesthetic Techniques

Consists of five laboratories performing surgical procedures on ponies and cadaver specimens. It is the intent of this course not to make the students proficient in these procedures but to familiarize ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1051 VTMED 6528   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Jan 7 - Jan 14, 2019

    • Fubini, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6529
Food Animal Surgical and Anesthetic Techniques

Consists of five laboratories performing surgical procedures on sheep, calves, cadaver specimens, and adult cattle. It is the intent of this course not to make the students proficient in these procedures ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1052 VTMED 6529   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Jan 14 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Fubini, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6541
Surgical Pathology

Provides hands-on experience in the Surgical Pathology Service of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Working with the attending pathologist, students examine tissue specimens histologically, propose ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1109 VTMED 6541   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • McDonough, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6599
Research Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine

Provides students the opportunity to work in the research environment of faculty involved in veterinary or biomedical research. Specific course objectives and course content are flexible and reflect the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1114 VTMED 6599   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Reesink, H

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6601
Cardiology Service

Provides students with the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned in the foundation years. The management of the most common cardiac diseases is emphasized, including congestive heart ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1030 VTMED 6601   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Moise, N

      Pariaut, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1031 VTMED 6601   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Moise, N

      Pariaut, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6602
Laboratory Animal Medicine

Laboratory animal medicine is a diverse field in which veterinarians directly impact on the well-being of animals used in research, teaching and testing. Lab animal veterinarians assist researchers in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1032 VTMED 6602   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Williams, W

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1033 VTMED 6602   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Williams, W

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6603
Clinical Wildlife, Exotic, and Zoo-Animal Medicine

Introduces students to primary medical care of non-traditional pet species, zoo animals, and native wildlife. Students, directly supervised by the attending clinician, are responsible for the assessment, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1034 VTMED 6603   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Abou-Madi, N

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1035 VTMED 6603   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Abou-Madi, N

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6605
Special Opportunities in Clinical Veterinary Medicine

Provides opportunities for students who have completed the prerequisites to explore professional areas of clinical interest not available in the regular curriculum. Experiences must be spent in consecutive ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-8 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1036 VTMED 6605   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Miller, W

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-8 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1037 VTMED 6605   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Miller, W

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6608
Clinical Oncology

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 ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1038 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Balkman, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1039 VTMED 6608   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Balkman, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6615
Special Topics in Ambulatory and Production-Animal Medicine

Provides specialized opportunity in Production Medicine. Consists of participation in an experience designed to improve knowledge and skills regarding production systems. Examples of focus areas include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1040 VTMED 6615   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • McArt, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1041 VTMED 6615   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • McArt, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6616
Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery

This rotation is designed to introduce students to clinical small animal dentistry and oral surgery. By the end of the rotation, students are expected to be capable of: performing a thorough oral examination, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1042 VTMED 6616   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Fiani, N

      Peralta, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1043 VTMED 6616   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Fiani, N

      Peralta, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6618
Clinical Neurology

The Neurology/Neurosurgery (NNS) clinical rotation at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine is a 2 week time period in which the student is directly involved in the diagnosis and treatment ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1044 VTMED 6618   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1045 VTMED 6618   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6620
Introduction to Ambulatory Primary Care Medicine

This a clinical service rotation in which students accompany ambulatory clinicians on farm and stable calls and learn the skills and procedures necessary for operation of a modern veterinary practice offering ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1101 VTMED 6620   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • McArt, J

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6626
Introduction to Small Animal Clinical Neurology

This course will allow you to gain familiarity with neurologic clinical practice prior to rotations. Having a solid comfort level with neurologic examinations and neurolocalization is essential, as neurologic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  1088 VTMED 6626   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6627
Farrier Skills for Veterinarians

This course will provide an opportunity for 4th year veterinary students with an equine background and interest to work with Cornell University Resident Farrier learning proper hoof trimming and balancing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1046 VTMED 6627   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Kraus, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1047 VTMED 6627   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Kraus, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6628
Clinical Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Clinical Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service focusses heavily on mobility and function and sees a variety of patients including primary lameness workups, post-surgical rehabilitation, sport ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1048 VTMED 6628   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Frye, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1049 VTMED 6628   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Frye, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6737
International Experiences in Wildlife Health and Conservation

The goal of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about various non-native species and to gain hands on experience working with these animals in a safe and supportive environment. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1053 VTMED 6737   FLD 801

    • TBA Other International
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Abou-Madi, N

      De Matos, R

      Kollias, G

      Morrisey, J

      Peralta, S

  • Taught at Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center Travel Dates 1/14/17 and 1/21/17.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6741
Wellness and Sterilization Clinics Abroad

This course aims to provide students an opportunity to build clinical skills in settings abroad. Working with local grassroots animal welfare organizations and pet owners in small communities, we will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1054 VTMED 6741   FLD 801

  • Taught in Cambodia at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Travel Dates are 17th, and 23rd.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  1112 VTMED 6741   FLD 802

  • Taught in Honduras at Tela Atlantida. Travel Dates are 14th, and 20th.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VTMED 6798
Special Projects in Veterinary Medicine

Students work individually with a faculty member to pursue an area of particular interest that, typically, is not part of the established curriculum. Specific course objectives and course content are flexible ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1113 VTMED 6798   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Dec 17, 2018 - Jan 20, 2019

    • Radcliffe, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)