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Deanna M Schaefer, DVM, MS, MT(ASCP), DACVP

Associate Professor | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department

Specialization: Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Research Focus

Hematology; Diagnostic hematology; Iron metabolism and iron deficiency.

Clinical Focus

Hematopathology of domestic species.

Teaching Focus

Clinical pathology training of veterinary students (instructor in preclinical course and coordinator of clinical rotation); Training of clinical pathology residents.

Outreach Focus

American College of Veterinary Pathologists; American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology; American Society of Hematology.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 603 - Advanced Veterinary Hematology
1 - 2 credit hours

Topics related to veterinary hematology at an in-depth level.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Recommended Background: Professional degree. Registration Restrictions: Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 610 - Advanced Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines. Current and future research methodology, recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Dhar, Madhu S | Sheldon, Julie Deanne

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Giori, Luca | Rouse, Barry T | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Miller, Deb | Cushing, Andrew | Smith, Joe | Anderson, David Edgar | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Dhar, Madhu S | Renwick, Allison | Springer, Nora Lynn

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 801 - Diagnostic Laboratory Skills
2 credit hour(s)

Clinical training in veterinary laboratory diagnostics, including hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, endocrinology, virology, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, and surgical pathology.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 831 - Clinical Pathology
2 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology and diagnosis of hematologic and clinical biochemical disorders in domestic animals; interpretation of laboratory test results using illustrative clinical cases.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-8387

dschaefe@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0002-5260-2180
A201 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4542
Education and Training
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 1999

Deanna M Schaefer, DVM, MS, MT(ASCP), DACVP

Associate Professor | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department
Picture of Deanna M Schaefer, DVM, MS, MT(ASCP), DACVP image

865-974-8387

dschaefe@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0002-5260-2180
A201 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4542
Education and Training
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, General, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 1999
Research Focus

Hematology; Diagnostic hematology; Iron metabolism and iron deficiency.

Clinical Focus

Hematopathology of domestic species.

Teaching Focus

Clinical pathology training of veterinary students (instructor in preclinical course and coordinator of clinical rotation); Training of clinical pathology residents.

Outreach Focus

American College of Veterinary Pathologists; American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology; American Society of Hematology.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 603 - Advanced Veterinary Hematology
1 - 2 credit hours

Topics related to veterinary hematology at an in-depth level.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 4 hours.
Recommended Background: Professional degree. Registration Restrictions: Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 610 - Advanced Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines. Current and future research methodology, recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Dhar, Madhu S | Sheldon, Julie Deanne

Semesters Offered: Spring
CEM 612 - Journal Club in Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Giori, Luca | Rouse, Barry T | Lear, Andrea Sketch | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Miller, Deb | Cushing, Andrew | Smith, Joe | Anderson, David Edgar | Reed Jr, Robert B | Caldwell, Marc | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Dhar, Madhu S | Renwick, Allison | Springer, Nora Lynn

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 801 - Diagnostic Laboratory Skills
2 credit hour(s)

Clinical training in veterinary laboratory diagnostics, including hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, endocrinology, virology, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, and surgical pathology.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 831 - Clinical Pathology
2 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology and diagnosis of hematologic and clinical biochemical disorders in domestic animals; interpretation of laboratory test results using illustrative clinical cases.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall