VTMED 5603

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VTMED 5603
Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Service/Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This rotation exposes student to the practice of both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery under hospital conditions. Students participate in office hours; diagnostic techniques; planning of therapy, daily care of dogs and cats under the direction of an intern, surgical residents in training, and faculty. Students assist experienced surgeons in the operating room. Client communications and the basics of practice are emphasized. Students are expected to be able to successfully perform an orthopedic examination and localize the lameness by the end of the rotations. On soft tissue, students are expected to be able to formulate appropriate diagnostic, surgical, and post operative management plans for common soft tissue procedures by the end of the rotation.

When Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: third- and fourth-year veterinary students.

Satisfies Requirement Required component of Clinical Rotations (Foundation Course VI).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17031 VTMED 5603   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Jan 25 - Mar 28, 2021

    • Hayes, G

      Lopez, D

      Sumner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17059 VTMED 5603   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Jan 25 - Mar 28, 2021

    • Hayes, G

      Sumner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 17060 VTMED 5603   CLN 303

    • TBA
    • Jan 25 - Mar 28, 2021

    • Hayes, G

      Sumner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18692 VTMED 5603   CLN 304

    • TBA
    • Mar 29 - May 23, 2021

    • Hayes, G

      Lopez, D

      Sumner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18693 VTMED 5603   CLN 305

    • TBA
    • Mar 29 - May 23, 2021

    • Hayes, G

      Lopez, D

      Sumner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 18694 VTMED 5603   CLN 306

    • TBA
    • Mar 29 - May 23, 2021

    • Hayes, G

      Lopez, D

      Sumner, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)