Freshman and Sophomore Years - Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Curriculum

In this unique curriculum, students learn through discussion of clinical cases. Small groups of eight students and one professor discuss a clinical case(s) from signalment and history to resolution. Questions are raised, and students are expected to research these learning issues before the next meeting. Learning issues may be questions regarding anatomy, physiology, diagnostics, and treatments or may deal with side issues such as parasite infestation, ethical questions, or nutrition. Group meetings are supplemented by lectures and laboratories which must be requested by the students. This curriculum encourages the student to not only memorize important facts, but to be able to research any unknown issue effectively.

Junior Year - Clinical Rotations

Small animal surgery: 6 weeks

Community Practice: 6 weeks

Food Animal: 6 weeks

Equine: 6 weeks

Radiology: 4 weeks

Lab Services/Necropsy: 4 weeks

Anesthesia: 4 weeks

Senior Year - Clinical Rotations

Small Animal Internal Medicine: 6 weeks

Pharmacy: 2 weeks

Emergency and Critical Care: 4 weeks, (April-May 2000) <

Senior Year - Externships

Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists, 12 weeks, (May-August 1999)

Dr. Tom Miller, ophthalmology, 3 weeks

Dr. Ashley Oakes, dentistry, 3 weeks

Dr. Gillian Irving, neurology, 3 weeks

Dr. Suzanne Cayatte, dermatology, 3 weeks

Pinellas County Animal Services, 3 weeks, (August 1999)

Dr. Welch Agnew, surgery

Dr. Kenny Mitchell, surgery

Avian and Animal Hospital of Bardmoor, 3 weeks, (August/September 1999)

Dr. Teresa Lightfoot

Dr. Lucy Bartlett

Dr. Rita Manarino

Dr. Chris Griffin

Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency, 2 weeks, (September 1999)

Dr. Shawn Stanton

Dr. Denise Ginex

All Cats Hospital, 3 weeks, (October 1999)

Dr. Deborah Edwards

Dr. Amy Engle

Presentations

Managing the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Cat (February 2000)

Employment

Pinellas and Seminole Boulevard Animal Hospitals - June 2000-October 2003

All Cats Hospital - October 2003-June 2008

SPCA Tampa Bay - June 2008-present

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