DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM Curriculum
Semester One: Fall
(Implemented 8/19/19)
18 Credits
4 Credits, 4 Weeks
Host, agent, environment interaction for disease causation.
3 Credits, 3 Weeks
Immunologic and hematologic disorders of animals.
3 Credits, 3 Weeks
Respiratory system disorders of animals.
2 Credits, 2 Weeks
Cutaneous system disorders of animals.
3 Credits, 3 Weeks
Reproductive system disorders of animals.
1 Credit, Semester-long
Social issues of relevance to animals and the veterinary community. Emphasis on issues related to cutaneous, hematologic, immunologic, reproductive, and respiratory systems.
1 Credit, Semester-long
Professionalism, communication, medical ethics, social competence, and clinical doctoring skills, with emphasis on issues and skills involving disorders of the cutaneous, hematologic, immunologic, reproductive, and respiratory systems.
1 Credit, Semester-long
Veterinary business finance including financial statement literacy and ratio analysis. Cost-of-care estimates and their communication to clients. Giving and receiving feedback, building positive work relationships, conflict management.
Semester Two: Spring
19 credits
3 Credits, 3 Weeks
Digestive system disorders of animals.
3 Credits, 3 Weeks
Musculoskeletal disorders of animals.
3 Credits, 3 Weeks
Nervous system disorders of animals.
3 Credits, 3 Weeks
Urinary system disorders of animals.
2 Credits, 2 Weeks
Cardiovascular system disorders of animals.
2 Credits, 2 Weeks
Endocrine system disorders of animals.
1 Credit, Semester-long
Social and medical issues of relevance to animals and the veterinary community. Emphasis on issues related to cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, nervous, and urinary systems.
1 Credit, Semester-long
Professionalism, communication, medical ethics, social competence, and clinical doctoring skills, with emphasis on issues and skills involving disorders of the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, nervous, and urinary systems. Writing prescriptions, discharge instructions, and patient records. Managing emotions in work settings.
1 Credit, Semester-long
Productivity and profitability, marketing, writing resumes and cover letters, interview strategies, professional development, and team selection, communication, and evaluation.