Marcy Jan Souza, DVM, MPH, MPPA, DABVP (Avian), DACVPM
Specialization: Veterinary Public Health
Dr. Souza completed her B.S. at the University of Maryland and then worked for a few years in research before attending veterinary school at North Carolina State University. Upon graduation, she worked in a small animal and exotic pet private practice for a year before joining the University of Tennessee to complete a residency in Avian & Zoological Medicine and a Master's in Public Health. Since starting as an assistant professor in 2008, Dr. Souza's responsibilities shifted to a public health focus, including overseeing the veterinary concentration of the MPH program and serving on numerous public health-related committees. In 2022, Dr. Souza moved into the role of Associate Dean for Outreach and Global Engagement. In this role, she develops international collaborations and study abroad programs, organizes continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and oversees Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT) and Veterinary Social Work (VSW), both outreach programs of the college.
Dr. Souza is not currently running an active research program but in the past, she has examined food safety issues associated with backyard poultry and bushmeat consumption, and the relationship between pet ownership and human health.
CEM 525: Research Ethics; VMP 870: Introduction to Avian Medicine; VMP 870: Applied One Health
Oversight of HABIT and VSW; Teacher training for foreign veterinary educators; Continuing education for foreign public health professionals.
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- Masters, Public Health, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2008
- Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina St Univ Raleigh, 2004
Marcy Jan Souza, DVM, MPH, MPPA, DABVP (Avian), DACVPM
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- Masters, Public Health, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville, 2008
- Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina St Univ Raleigh, 2004
Dr. Souza completed her B.S. at the University of Maryland and then worked for a few years in research before attending veterinary school at North Carolina State University. Upon graduation, she worked in a small animal and exotic pet private practice for a year before joining the University of Tennessee to complete a residency in Avian & Zoological Medicine and a Master's in Public Health. Since starting as an assistant professor in 2008, Dr. Souza's responsibilities shifted to a public health focus, including overseeing the veterinary concentration of the MPH program and serving on numerous public health-related committees. In 2022, Dr. Souza moved into the role of Associate Dean for Outreach and Global Engagement. In this role, she develops international collaborations and study abroad programs, organizes continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and oversees Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT) and Veterinary Social Work (VSW), both outreach programs of the college.
Dr. Souza is not currently running an active research program but in the past, she has examined food safety issues associated with backyard poultry and bushmeat consumption, and the relationship between pet ownership and human health.
CEM 525: Research Ethics; VMP 870: Introduction to Avian Medicine; VMP 870: Applied One Health
Oversight of HABIT and VSW; Teacher training for foreign veterinary educators; Continuing education for foreign public health professionals.