Curriculum
The first and second years of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine will be completed at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. The third and fourth years, including most clinical rotations, will be completed at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
First Year Fall SemesterMicroscopic Anatomy |
First Year Spring Semester
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Second Year Fall SemesterFundamentals of Pharmacology |
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Third Year Fall Semester |
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Electives |
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Large Animal Applied Anatomy Leadership Pain and Analgesics Equine Lameness Orthopedic Surgery Pet Loss Hotline/Reverence for Life Small Animal Transfusion Medicine Animal Behavior Advanced Equine Medicine Special Animal Medicine International Veterinary Skeletal Prep |
Fourth Year/Clinical Rotations
It is important for veterinary students to spend time in clinical rotations so that they can learn what is possible in regards to the art and practice of veterinary medicine. Students will witness and participate in cutting edge medicine, surgery, and critical care and well-being. They will see the most advanced diagnostic and imaging technology. These experiences will be invaluable as they prepare to eventually refer cases themselves. To gain these experiences, students will rotate through the various services offered in the Teaching Hospital.
The program firmly believes that students' educational experiences must not be limited entirely to a teaching hospital setting. It is equally important for them to participate in cases that typically present to primary or secondary care centers. The externship/preceptorship program allows students to leave campus to interact with veterinarians in a routine practice setting, to gain experience in their particular area of interest, and/
or to explore diverse career opportunities.
Basic required/CORE rotations (29 weeks total):
Equine Surgery
Large Animal ICU
Small Animal Referral/Internal Medicine
Equine Medicine
Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
Student Initiated Professional Experience (SIPE)
Neurology
Small Animal CommunityPractice
Anesthesia
Small Animal Soft Tissue/General Surgery
Small Animal ICU
Scientific Writing & Presentation
Guided Preceptorship
Supplemental CORE rotations (14 weeks required): Student selects based on area of clinical emphasis.Ag Animal Medicine (Intro or Advanced)
Cardiology
Diagnostics
Theriogenology (General LA, Equine & Bovine)
Equine Medicine or Surgery (Advanced)
Equine Surgery Lab
Herd Problem Investigation
Small Animal, various (Advanced)
Pharmacy
Anesthesia (Advanced)
Clinical Pathology
Exotics
Oncology
Lab Animal Medicine
Research
Epidemiology
Radiology (Ultrasound, Equine Radiography, Diagnostic Imaging)
General Ag Animal Production Medicine Rotation (Off-site at Caine Center):
Preventive Medicine
Beef Calving
Feedlot
Reproductive Biotechnology
Lambing
Sm. Ruminant
Cow/Calf
Dairy
Elective rotations/Vacation (9 weeks available): Student selects additional rotations based on area of clinical emphasis. CORE & supplemental CORE rotations may also be selected after an initial rotation has been completed. Electives may be taken anywhere.