About the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine A presentation by and to librarians at UC Davis by Kenneth Firestein [email protected]530-752-1678 Based on: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/StudentPrograms/GPS_03_04/ Guide2003-2004.pdf as the primary SOURCE of information
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About the UC DavisSchool of Veterinary Medicine
A presentation by and to librarians at UC Davis by Kenneth Firestein
Freshmen and sophomores selections includes course such as: Complementary Medicine; Equine Clinical Neonatology; Management and Diseases of Captive Wildlife; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Pet Loss Support Rounds; Ruminant Clinical NutritionJuniors select increasingly species-specific courses with clinical emphasis in medicine, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, reproduction, ophthalmology and radiology.
Fourth-year curriculum
consists of 48 weeks of clinical rotations
eight species-oriented clinical tracks• (Mixed Animal, Small Animal, Large Animal, Equine,
An individual track option (specializing in poultry, aquatic, research or wildlife).During the fourth year of instruction, students participate in core and elective clinical rotations and externships that vary with the track chosen.
Alternative teaching methodsSchool is committed to using the
smallest number of animals possible for teaching and clinical training
More than 150 software programs
Vascular access models
Instructional videos
Innovative clinical surgery rotations to replace elective surgery labs
Also see:http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Animal_Alternatives/altsearch.htm
Costs and resources:
Estimates for 2003-2004Tuition and fees (current) = $20,131.00
Books, supplies and living expenses = $15,000.
Financial aid recipient can expect to borrow a minimum of $18,500.00 in student loans.
Scholarship aid is available for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students. In 2003 - $1.75 million dollars was awarded.
Limited AccreditationThe School's program quality has been consistently been ranked in
the top three veterinary schools in the country. (We think it's the best!)The School was reviewed in 1998 by the AVMA Council on Education
Placed on limited accreditation status due to old and antiquated facilities.To be reviewed = December 2004 - and announced early 2005
The School/University has initiated a building program to provide new teaching and research facilities and co-locate the School's primary programs at one location adjacent to the VMTH.
Student OutreachStudents pursue a wide variety of outreach activities through clubs and special events such as:
Mercer Clinic for Pets of the HomelessState Fair Livestock NurseryVeterinary Emergency Response TeamPet Loss Support HotlineInternational Activities - educational exchange, service activites,research studies