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Kim M Newkirk, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Professor | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department
Research Focus

Dr. Newkirk's research interests revolve around the eye. In addition, Dr. Newkirk supports the research interests of veterinary students, pathology residents and her colleagues.

Clinical Focus

Ophthalmic Pathology Dermatology. Dr. Newkirk enjoys spending her clinical time reading biopsies or performing necropsies.

Outreach Focus

American College of Veterinary Pathology; American Veterinary Medicine Association. Dr. Newkirk enjoys mentoring undergraduates and helping them understand the depth and breadth of opportunities in veterinary medicine.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Newkirk teaches in all levels of the veterinary curriculum and mentors pathology residents. In the pre-clinical curriculum, she teaches microanatomy, general pathology, neuropathology and ocular pathology.

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).
VMP 814 - Physiology and Microscopic Anatomy I
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to physiologic concepts and problems that form the basis for clinical applications and for formal training in pharmacology, medicine, pathology, and surgery. Cellular, neural, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive physiology. Lectures and laboratories for the study of embryology, microscopic anatomy, and radiographic anatomy in common domestic animals and to relate structure with function.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Giori, Luca

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 821 - Virology
2 credit hour(s)

Structural and genetic bases for classification of animal viruses into separate families. Molecular biology of viral replication and viral pathogenesis.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 824 - Physiology and Microscopic Anatomy II
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to physiologic concepts and problems that form the basis for clinical applications and for formal training in pharmacology, medicine, pathology, and surgery. Cellular, neural, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive physiology. Lectures and laboratories for the study of embryology, microscopic anatomy, and radiographic anatomy in common domestic animals and to relate structure with function. A continuation of VMP 814.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Schmid, Sarah

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 872 - Special Problems in Pathology
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially-designed study for students interested in select topics in morphologic pathology, clinical pathology, clinical microbiology and parasitology.

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

Other Instructors: Hendrix, Diane Van Horn

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-8387

knewkirk@tennessee.edu

A201 Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Ohio State Univ Columbus, 2007
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Virginia Polytech Inst & St Un, 2002

Kim M Newkirk, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Professor | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department
Picture of Kim M Newkirk, DVM, PhD, DACVP image

865-974-8387

knewkirk@tennessee.edu

A201 Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Ohio State Univ Columbus, 2007
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Virginia Polytech Inst & St Un, 2002
Research Focus

Dr. Newkirk's research interests revolve around the eye. In addition, Dr. Newkirk supports the research interests of veterinary students, pathology residents and her colleagues.

Clinical Focus

Ophthalmic Pathology Dermatology. Dr. Newkirk enjoys spending her clinical time reading biopsies or performing necropsies.

Outreach Focus

American College of Veterinary Pathology; American Veterinary Medicine Association. Dr. Newkirk enjoys mentoring undergraduates and helping them understand the depth and breadth of opportunities in veterinary medicine.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Newkirk teaches in all levels of the veterinary curriculum and mentors pathology residents. In the pre-clinical curriculum, she teaches microanatomy, general pathology, neuropathology and ocular pathology.

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).
VMP 814 - Physiology and Microscopic Anatomy I
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to physiologic concepts and problems that form the basis for clinical applications and for formal training in pharmacology, medicine, pathology, and surgery. Cellular, neural, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive physiology. Lectures and laboratories for the study of embryology, microscopic anatomy, and radiographic anatomy in common domestic animals and to relate structure with function.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Giori, Luca

Semesters Offered: Fall
VMP 821 - Virology
2 credit hour(s)

Structural and genetic bases for classification of animal viruses into separate families. Molecular biology of viral replication and viral pathogenesis.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 824 - Physiology and Microscopic Anatomy II
4 credit hour(s)

Introduction to physiologic concepts and problems that form the basis for clinical applications and for formal training in pharmacology, medicine, pathology, and surgery. Cellular, neural, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive physiology. Lectures and laboratories for the study of embryology, microscopic anatomy, and radiographic anatomy in common domestic animals and to relate structure with function. A continuation of VMP 814.

Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Schmid, Sarah

Semesters Offered: Spring
VMP 872 - Special Problems in Pathology
1 - 8 credit hours

Extramural and specially-designed study for students interested in select topics in morphologic pathology, clinical pathology, clinical microbiology and parasitology.

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

Other Instructors: Hendrix, Diane Van Horn

Semesters Offered: Fall