Veterinary Medicine Professional Curriculum (VTMED)Veterinary Medicine

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

VTMED 5600

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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  • 0 Credits

  •  1008 VTMED 5600   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  1009 VTMED 5600   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5601

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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  •  1010 VTMED 5601   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  1011 VTMED 5601   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5602

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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  • 0 Credits

  •  1012 VTMED 5602   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1013 VTMED 5602   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5603

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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  • 0 Credits

  •  1014 VTMED 5603   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  •  1015 VTMED 5603   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5604

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 ... view course details

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  •  1016 VTMED 5604   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  •  1017 VTMED 5604   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5605

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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  • 0 Credits

  •  1018 VTMED 5605   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1019 VTMED 5605   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5606

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

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  •  1020 VTMED 5606   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1021 VTMED 5606   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5607

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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  •  1022 VTMED 5607   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  • 0 Credits

  •  1023 VTMED 5607   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5608

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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  •  1024 VTMED 5608   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  1025 VTMED 5608   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5609

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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  •  1026 VTMED 5609   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1027 VTMED 5609   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5610

A 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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  • 0 Credits

  •  1028 VTMED 5610   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  1029 VTMED 5610   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5611

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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  • 0 Credits

  •  1030 VTMED 5611   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1031 VTMED 5611   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 5613

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. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1032 VTMED 5613   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1033 VTMED 5613   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6528

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. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1054 VTMED 6528   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6529

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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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1055 VTMED 6529   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6541

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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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1058 VTMED 6541   IND 601

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6601

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 are emphasized including congestive heart ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1034 VTMED 6601   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1035 VTMED 6601   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6602

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
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1036 VTMED 6602   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1037 VTMED 6602   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6603

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. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1038 VTMED 6603   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1039 VTMED 6603   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6605

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

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  • 0 Credits

  •  1040 VTMED 6605   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  •  1041 VTMED 6605   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  •  1060 VTMED 6605   CLN 303

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6608

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. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1042 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1043 VTMED 6608   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6615

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1044 VTMED 6615   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1045 VTMED 6615   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6616

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. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1046 VTMED 6616   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1047 VTMED 6616   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6618

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, management ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1048 VTMED 6618   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1049 VTMED 6618   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6620

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1057 VTMED 6620   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1063 VTMED 6620   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6624

The Primary Care Surgery service is a two-week rotation intended to provide students an opportunity to perform physical exams and surgical procedures in the context of general practice. The patients they ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1071 VTMED 6624   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6626

A 1-2 week time period in which the student is initially observing the diagnosis, management and treatment of animals with a diverse array of neurologic disorders. Depending on the rotation some students ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1056 VTMED 6626   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  •  1061 VTMED 6626   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  •  1062 VTMED 6626   CLN 303

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6627

This course will provide an opportunity for 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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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1050 VTMED 6627   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1051 VTMED 6627   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6628

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. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1052 VTMED 6628   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1053 VTMED 6628   CLN 302

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6629

This rotation will expose students to the practice of wildlife medicine in a busy hospital setting with the guidance and mentorship of faculty, zoological medicine interns and residents, and four licensed ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1132 VTMED 6629   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6741

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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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1059 VTMED 6741   FLD 802

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6896

This course provides an opportunity for faculty to pilot a new course, or to offer a new course on a temporary basis and/or after the deadline for course submission has passed. view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  • Topic: FARVets Academy: theory and application of topics

  •  1144 VTMED 6896   LEC 005

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6898

Students work individually with a CVM faculty member to pursue an area of particular interest that is not part of the established curriculum. Specific course objectives and course content should be relevant ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1068 VTMED 6898   IND 601

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1069 VTMED 6898   IND 602

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  •  1077 VTMED 6898   IND 603

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1079 VTMED 6898   IND 604

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VTMED 6899

Students work individually in the research environment of a CVM faculty member involved in veterinary or biomedical research. Specific course objectives and course content should be relevant to career ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1064 VTMED 6899   RSC 701

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1066 VTMED 6899   RSC 702

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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  •  1067 VTMED 6899   RSC 703

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
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  • 0 Credits

  •  1070 VTMED 6899   RSC 704

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1072 VTMED 6899   RSC 705

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0 Credits

  •  1078 VTMED 6899   RSC 706

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research