Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): DVM or equivalent degree.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Hartley, Ashley

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and 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: Rouse, Barry T | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M. | Caldwell, Marc

Clinical training in soft tissue surgery for companion animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care, and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Principles of veterinary surgery: aseptic technique, patient and surgeon preparation, control of surgical hemorrhage and infection, and general operating room procedures. Proper methods of tissue handling, surgical instrumentation, and selection of suture materials and suturing patterns. Pathophysiology of surgical and accidental wounds: wound healing and management.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Collar, Elizabeth Marie

Elective course presents the basics of aseptic technique, including pack preparation, gowning, gloving, and waterless hand scrubs; instrument handling; knot tying; suture placement; and ligation. More advanced practice and near-peer instruction opportunities available to upperclassmen.

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