VTMED 5613

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VTMED 5613
Small Animal Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Service

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Clinical service rotation that exposes the student to the practice of orthopedic surgery and medicine under hospital conditions. Students participate in rounds; diagnostic techniques; planning of therapy; and daily care of dogs and cats under the direction of an intern, surgical residents in training, and faculty. Students assist experienced surgeons in the operating room. Client communications and the basics of orthopedics in general practice are emphasized. Students are expected to be able to successfully perform an orthopedic examination and localize the lameness by the end of the rotation.

When Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1026 VTMED 5613   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 18, 2023 - Jan 21, 2024

    • Hayashi, K

      Krotscheck, U

      Lopez, D

      Tinga, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1027 VTMED 5613   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 18, 2023 - Jan 21, 2024

    • Hayashi, K

      Krotscheck, U

      Lopez, D

      Tinga, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)