VTMED 5705

Veterinary Practice: Public Health (Foundation Course VIIe)

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Veterinary training and expertise places veterinarians at the interface between humans and animals, making you an advocate for both. Our professional oath reminds us of this duality with inclusion of the phrase, "for the benefit of society." This course will provide an overview of the veterinarian's broad public health role and provide the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent zoonotic diseases, maintain a safe food supply, preserve antimicrobial effectiveness, and promote One Health.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: second- year veterinary students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5704.

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