Aquatic Animal Medicine Clerkship:
for DVM students looking to get wet!
An elective clerkship (3-credit) giving veterinary and eligible graduate students fundamental knowledge on core subjects that could orientate them toward involving aquatic animals in their professional careers.
After active engagement in this clerkship, future veterinarians will be able to:
✓ Understand how the aquatic veterinarian workforce could be involved in addressing issues impacting the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
✓ Familiarize with a variety of aquatic environments and distinguish physical adaptations and anatomical features of aquatic organisms.
✓ Develop essential knowledge on stressors and heterogenous infectious pathogens causing disease to aquatic animals.
✓ Approach the diagnosis of health issues affecting aquatic animals and recognize those with relevance for the seafood production and ornamental sectors.
✓ Identify suitable biosecurity measures and design control procedures to prevent aquatics’ health issues.
Course Instructor
Next PDI 636 clerkship is scheduled from March 29th to April 18th, 2026.
MSU and visiting guest students are invited to contact Dr. Bart or contact Chelsea Schaibly for questions about clerkship enrollment, eligibility, and other information.
