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Darryl L Millis, DVM, MS, DACVS, CCRP, DACVSMR

Professor | Small Animal
Research Focus

Research interests include modulation of bone healing, osteoarthritis, and postoperative physical therapy of orthopedic patients.

Clinical Focus

General interest is that of small animal orthopedic surgery and physical rehabilitation.

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 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Okafor, Chika C | Anderson, David Edgar | Sultana, Hameeda | Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Summer
VMC 840 - Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
1 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of small animal musculoskeletal conditions.

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

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 881 - Elective Clinical Rotation II
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

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

Other Instructors: Cushing, Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 840 - Musculoskeletal System
3 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology, clinical description and basic treatment modalities of common diseases and conditions of skeletal system of small animals: development of basic diagnostic and treatment skills. Special pathology, medicine and surgery of diseases of muscular and skeletal systems. Advanced principles, radiographic interpretation and surgical procedures.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Drum, Dr. Marti | Adair III, Henry S

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Long, Jeremy | Drum, Dr. Marti | Rollins, Angela | Craig, Linden E | Cushing, Andrew | Albright, Julia | Sommardahl, Carla S | Lothamer, Charles William | Souza, Marcy Jan | Tobias, Karen M | Lux, Cassie | Fazio, Connie | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Newkirk, Kim M | Hartley, Ashley | Ng, Zenithson | Kleine, Stephanie | Sheley, Wesley | Martin, Eric | Smith, Joe | Hampton, Chiara | Valk, Neal | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Reed Jr, Robert B

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
VMP 873 - Special Problems in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, radiology and medical specialties of small (companion) animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: DeBolt, Becky | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Weisent, Jennifer | Knafo, Emi

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-8387

dmillis@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4544
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Cornell University, 1987
  • MS, Animal Sciences, General, University of Florida, 1983

Darryl L Millis, DVM, MS, DACVS, CCRP, DACVSMR

Professor | Small Animal
Picture of Darryl L Millis, DVM, MS, DACVS, CCRP, DACVSMR image

865-974-8387

dmillis@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4544
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Cornell University, 1987
  • MS, Animal Sciences, General, University of Florida, 1983
Research Focus

Research interests include modulation of bone healing, osteoarthritis, and postoperative physical therapy of orthopedic patients.

Clinical Focus

General interest is that of small animal orthopedic surgery and physical rehabilitation.

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 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Whitlock, Brian Keith | Okafor, Chika C | Anderson, David Edgar | Sultana, Hameeda | Miller, Deb

Semesters Offered: Summer
VMC 840 - Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
1 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in the diagnosis and treatment of small animal musculoskeletal conditions.

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

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 881 - Elective Clinical Rotation II
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

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

Other Instructors: Cushing, Andrew

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 840 - Musculoskeletal System
3 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology, clinical description and basic treatment modalities of common diseases and conditions of skeletal system of small animals: development of basic diagnostic and treatment skills. Special pathology, medicine and surgery of diseases of muscular and skeletal systems. Advanced principles, radiographic interpretation and surgical procedures.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Drum, Dr. Marti | Adair III, Henry S

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 870 - Special Studies in Veterinary Medicine
1 - 8 credit hours

Specially-designed studies for students in novel special-interest topics and/or for students participating in self-directed learning environments. Topics are unique and not associated with standard core rotations or elective topics within the veterinary or MPH curriculum.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 16 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only. Upon approval of the associate dean.

Other Instructors: Long, Jeremy | Drum, Dr. Marti | Rollins, Angela | Craig, Linden E | Cushing, Andrew | Albright, Julia | Sommardahl, Carla S | Lothamer, Charles William | Souza, Marcy Jan | Tobias, Karen M | Lux, Cassie | Fazio, Connie | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Newkirk, Kim M | Hartley, Ashley | Ng, Zenithson | Kleine, Stephanie | Sheley, Wesley | Martin, Eric | Smith, Joe | Hampton, Chiara | Valk, Neal | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Reed Jr, Robert B

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
VMP 873 - Special Problems in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially designed study for students interested in select topics in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, radiology and medical specialties of small (companion) animals.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 14 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: DeBolt, Becky | Sheldon, Julie Deanne | Weisent, Jennifer | Knafo, Emi

Semesters Offered: Spring