SPECTRUM OF CARE IN SMALL ANIMAL GENERAL PRACTICE

Undergraduate

This elective modular course will build on fundamental concepts introduced in core medicine, surgery, professional foundations, and evidence-based veterinary medicine courses. Through a combination of didactic, case-based, and team-based approaches, students will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to address the pet health needs of an economically diverse clientele. With an emphasis on clinical reasoning and evidence-based principles, students will identify a range of diagnostic and treatment options that span the full spectrum of care for common clinical conditions in dogs and cats, determine the likelihood of success for various options, and design client communication plans that facilitate informed decision-making. PREREQUISITE: Third year standing in the DVM Program Five-week module with 3 hours of lecture per week