VTMED 6608

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VTMED 6608
Clinical Oncology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Management and prevention of cancer in companion animals represents a significant component of the practice of veterinary medicine. The focus of this clinical rotation is the development of a comprehensive set of skills necessary for a veterinarian to become an advocate for the client/patient with cancer. These skills include appropriate initial evaluation of animals with cancer; sensitive and effective client and referring-veterinarian communication; ability to access relevant information from numerous sources related to cancer management; and ability to understand and apply principles of surgical, medical, and radiation oncology as well as techniques specifically related to minimize pain and treatment-related effects in cancer patients.

When Offered Fall, spring, summer.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: third- and fourth-year veterinary students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5510.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Four Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15244 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Jan 20 - Feb 15, 2015

    • Balkman, C

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Syllabi: none

  •   Four Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15243 VTMED 6608   CLN 300

    • TBA
    • Jan 20 - Feb 15, 2015

    • Balkman, C

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Four Week - Third. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15301 VTMED 6608   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Mar 23 - Apr 19, 2015

    • Balkman, C

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Four Week - Third. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15302 VTMED 6608   CLN 303

    • TBA
    • Mar 23 - Apr 19, 2015

    • Balkman, C

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Four Week - Fourth. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15361 VTMED 6608   CLN 304

    • TBA
    • Apr 20 - May 17, 2015

    • Balkman, C

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Four Week - Fourth. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 15362 VTMED 6608   CLN 305

    • TBA
    • Apr 20 - May 17, 2015

    • Balkman, C

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)