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DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM Curriculum

Year 1 Fall Semester (Semester 1)

Block 1:

  • VM 500 Veterinary Sciences I
  • VM 515 Animals in Society
  • VM 523 Immunologic and Hematologic Systems I
  • VM 503 Veterinary Career and Practice Management I

Block 2:

  • VM 516 Musculoskeletal System I
  • VM 517 Nervous System I
  • VM 519 Cutaneous System I
  • VM 501 One Health I


Year 1 Spring Semester (Semester 2)

Block 1:

  • VM 518 Cardiovascular System I
  • VM 520 Respiratory System I
  • VM 529 Urinary System I
  • VM 506 Veterinary Career and Practice Management II

Block 2:

  • VM 525 Digestive System I
  • VM 527 Endocrine System I
  • VM 528 Reproductive System I
  • VM 504 One Health II
​VM 500 Veterinary Sciences I

Communicate effectively with lay or professionals about the roles of major nutrients in maintaining the health of domestic animals at different stages of life and activity levels. Be able to answer scientific questions and interpret the findings using EBVM and proper epidemiologic principles and concepts.

VM 515 Animals in Society

Students will identify how veterinarians will interact with diverse values within society, explain how cultural experiences shape individual beliefs, and behaviors,and explain the various roles and duties of veterinarians within the regulatory structure and how all of these components impact interactions with people and animals.

VM 523 Immunologic and Hematologic Systems I

Structure and function of the immunological and hematologic systems in health.

VM 503 Veterinary Career and Practice Management I

Students will learn key elements in advancing their management and financial skills to be applied within your future career.

VM 516 Musculoskeletal System I

Identifies normal structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system and related structures in live animals, necropsy specimens, or diagnostic and microscopic images.

VM 517 Nervous System I

In the context of a case scenario or through examination of a live animal, interpret the results of a complete neurologic or ophthalmologic examination (i.e. localize abnormal findings to specific functional regions of the nervous system). With this knowledge be able to communicate to diverse audiences the correct terminology and describe the clinically relevant structures, functions, and their relationships.

VM 519 Cutaneous System I

Identify and explain the physiologic mechanisms regulating systemic and organ functions to the extent they are applicable to clinical medicine and the understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of common disorders of the skin With this knowledge communicate to a lay person and colleague clinically relevant structures of the skin.

VM 501 One Health I

Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and understand the important relationship between one health and the veterinary profession.

VM 518 Cardiovascular System I

Identifies normal structures and functions of the cardiovascular system in live animals, necropsy specimens, or diagnostic and microscopic images and describes the relationship between the cardiovascular system and other systems in domestic animals.

VM 520 Respiratory System I

Structure and function of the respiratory system in health.

VM 529 Urinary System I

Structure and function of the urinary system in health.

VM 506 Veterinary Career and Practice Management II

Health teams, leadership, workplace behavior, DVM job market, and the process of securing DVM employment.

VM 525 Digestive System I

Structure and function of the digestive system in health.

VM 527 Endocrine System I

Structure and function of the endocrine system in health.

VM 528 Reproductive System I

Structure and function of the reproductive system in health.

VM 504 One Health II

Veterinary medicine and public health. Introduction to veterinary interactions with the public, including disaster response and crisis communication. Relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory agencies.