Veterinary Medicine Professional Curriculum (VTMED)Veterinary Medicine

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

VTMED 5600

WEEK 1 During Ambulatory rotation, students accompany clinicians on farm and stable calls to learn skills and procedures necessary for operation of a modern veterinary practice offering primary care to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1026 VTMED 5600   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • McArt, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1027 VTMED 5600   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • McArt, J

VTMED 5601

Our community practice, housed in a stand-alone facility as of June 2018, offers full services for our patients of all life stages including preventive medicine, radiology, dentistry, and surgery. Our ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1028 VTMED 5601   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Collins, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1029 VTMED 5601   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Collins, B

VTMED 5602

Structured to provide supervised clinical experience in the practice of companion small animal medicine.  The course is conducted in the Companion Animal Hospital of the Cornell University Hospital for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1030 VTMED 5602   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Center, S

      Loftus, J

      Miller, M

      Randolph, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1031 VTMED 5602   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Center, S

      Loftus, J

      Miller, M

      Randolph, J

VTMED 5603

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 ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1032 VTMED 5603   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Flanders, J

      Hayes, G

      Sumner, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1033 VTMED 5603   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Flanders, J

      Hayes, G

      Sumner, J

VTMED 5604

WEEK 1: During Large Animal Medicine Service, students assist faculty, technicians, and residents in the diagnosis and care of patients. The goal is for students to acquire knowledge and skills in history ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1034 VTMED 5604   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Ainsworth, D

      Divers, T

      Felippe, J

      Perkins, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1035 VTMED 5604   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Ainsworth, D

      Divers, T

      Felippe, J

      Perkins, G

VTMED 5605

WEEK 1 Provides supervised clinical experience in the practice of large animal surgery. Under the direction of faculty and house staff, students participate in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and care ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1036 VTMED 5605   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Fubini, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1037 VTMED 5605   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Fubini, S

VTMED 5606

Designed to provide clinical experience in the use of anesthetics in small companion animals, horses, and some farm animals.  Students participate in selecting suitable anesthetic techniques for patients ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1038 VTMED 5606   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Boesch, J

      Campoy, L

      Gleed, R

      Martin Flores, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1039 VTMED 5606   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Boesch, J

      Campoy, L

      Gleed, R

      Martin Flores, M

VTMED 5607

WEEK 1 During Dermatology rotation, students participate in the diagnosis and management of skin disorders in small and large animals. Patients are examined by appointment and through consultation with ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1040 VTMED 5607   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Miller, J

      Peters-Kennedy, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1041 VTMED 5607   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Miller, W

      Peters-Kennedy, J

VTMED 5608

A large inpatient and outpatient referral case load plus numerous inpatient consultations for other hospital services allow students to become confident acquiring the beginning skills needed for diagnostic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1042 VTMED 5608   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Espinheira, F

      Irby, N

      Kern, T

      Ledbetter, E

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1043 VTMED 5608   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Espinheira, F

      Irby, N

      Kern, T

      Ledbetter, E

VTMED 5609

WEEK 1 Students will work with the faculty and residents of the Section of Anatomic Pathology to perform necropsies and prepare written reports. Students will also spend time with faculty and/or residents ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1044 VTMED 5609   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Southard, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1045 VTMED 5609   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Southard, T

VTMED 5610

WEEK 1 Clinical experience in the imaging section of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. Students will gain hands-on experience acquiring radiographic and ultrasonographic images of patients under ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1046 VTMED 5610   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Scrivani, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1047 VTMED 5610   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Scrivani, P

VTMED 5611

Management of both emergent and critical cases represents a significant component of the practice of veterinary medicine. The focus of this clinical rotation will be the development of a knowledge base ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1048 VTMED 5611   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Fletcher, D

      Goggs, R

      Menard, J

      Schoeffler, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1049 VTMED 5611   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Fletcher, D

      Goggs, R

      Menard, J

      Schoeffler, G

VTMED 5613

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 ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1050 VTMED 5613   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Hayashi, K

      Krotscheck, U

      Todhunter, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1051 VTMED 5613   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Hayashi, K

      Krotscheck, U

      Todhunter, R

VTMED 6528

Consists of five laboratories performing surgical procedures on ponies and cadaver specimens.  It is the intent of this course not to make the students proficient in these procedures but to familiarize ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1072 VTMED 6528   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Jan 11 - Jan 15, 2021
    • Fubini, S

VTMED 6529

Consists of five laboratories performing surgical procedures on sheep, calves, cadaver specimens, and adult cattle.  It is the intent of this course not to make the students proficient in these procedures ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1073 VTMED 6529   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Jan 19 - Jan 22, 2021
    • Fubini, S

VTMED 6541

Provides hands-on experience in the Surgical Pathology Service of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Working with the attending pathologist, students examine tissue specimens histologically, propose ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Graded

  •  1078 VTMED 6541   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • McDonough, S

VTMED 6601

Provides students with the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned in the foundation years.  The management of the most common cardiac diseases are emphasized including congestive heart ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1052 VTMED 6601   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Moise, N

      Pariaut, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1053 VTMED 6601   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Moise, N

      Pariaut, R

VTMED 6602

Laboratory animal medicine is a diverse field in which veterinarians directly impact on the well-being of animals used in research, teaching and testing. Lab animal veterinarians assist researchers in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1054 VTMED 6602   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Williams, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1055 VTMED 6602   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Williams, W

VTMED 6603

Introduces students to primary medical care of non-traditional pet species, zoo animals, and native wildlife.  Students, directly supervised by the attending clinician, are responsible for the assessment, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1056 VTMED 6603   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Abou-Madi, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1057 VTMED 6603   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Abou-Madi, N

VTMED 6605

Provides opportunities for students who have completed the prerequisites to explore professional areas of clinical interest not available in the regular curriculum. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-8 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1058 VTMED 6605   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Miller, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-8 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1059 VTMED 6605   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Miller, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-8 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1080 VTMED 6605   CLN 303

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Miller, J

VTMED 6608

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 ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1060 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Balkman, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1061 VTMED 6608   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Balkman, C

VTMED 6615

Provides specialized opportunity in Production Medicine.  Consists of participation in an experience designed to improve knowledge and skills regarding producation systems. Examples of focus areas include ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1062 VTMED 6615   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • McArt, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1063 VTMED 6615   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • McArt, J

VTMED 6616

This rotation is designed to introduce students to clinical small animal dentistry and oral surgery.  By the end of the rotation, students are expected to be capable of:  performing a thorough oral examination, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1064 VTMED 6616   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Fiani, N

      Peralta, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1065 VTMED 6616   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Fiani, N

      Peralta, S

VTMED 6618

The Neurology/Neurosurgery (NNS) clinical rotation at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine is a 2 week time period in which the student is directly involved in the diagnosis, management ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1066 VTMED 6618   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1067 VTMED 6618   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

VTMED 6620

This a clinical service rotation in which students accompany ambulatory clinicians on a farm and stable calls and learn the skills and procedures necessary for operation of a modern veterinary practice ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1077 VTMED 6620   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • McArt, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1083 VTMED 6620   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • McArt, J

VTMED 6624

The Primary Care Surgery Service is a two week hospital rotation which provides the opportunity for student clinicians to spay and castrate adoptable shelter and rescue dogs. Emphasis is on the development ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1123 VTMED 6624   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Moyal, M

VTMED 6626

A 1-2 week time period in which the student is initially observing the diagnosis, management and treatment of animals with a diverse array of neurologic disorders. Depending on the rotation some students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1076 VTMED 6626   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1081 VTMED 6626   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1082 VTMED 6626   CLN 303

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Davies, E

      Dewey, C

VTMED 6627

This course will provide an opportunity for veterinary students with an equine background and interest to work with Cornell University Resident Farrier learning proper hoof trimming and balancing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1068 VTMED 6627   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Kraus, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1069 VTMED 6627   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Kraus, S

VTMED 6628

The Clinical Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service focusses heavily on mobility and function and sees a variety of patients including primary lameness workups, post-surgical rehabilitation, sport ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1070 VTMED 6628   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Frye, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1071 VTMED 6628   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Frye, C

VTMED 6741

This course aims to provide students an opportunity to build clinical skills in settings abroad. Working with local grassroots animal welfare organizations and pet owners in small communities, we will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1079 VTMED 6741   FLD 802

  • Taught in Tela, Honduras. Travel Dates are 11th, and 17th.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1085 VTMED 6741   FLD 803

  • Taught in Shkoder, Albania. Travel dates are Jan 10th and 17th.

VTMED 6896

This course provides an opportunity for faculty to pilot a new course, or to offer a new course on a temporary basis and/or after the deadline for course submission has passed. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Small Animal Medicine

  •  1129 VTMED 6896   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Dec 28, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
    • Miller, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care

  •  1130 VTMED 6896   LEC 002

    • TBA
    • Dec 28, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
    • Forbes, J

      Schoeffler, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Service/Soft Tissu

  •  1131 VTMED 6896   LEC 003

    • TBA
    • Dec 28, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
    • Krotscheck, U

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Large Animal Surgery

  •  1132 VTMED 6896   LEC 004

    • TBA
    • Dec 28, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
    • Fubini, S

VTMED 6898

Students work individually with a CVM faculty member to pursue an area of particular interest that is not part of the established curriculum. Specific course objectives and course content should be relevant ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1088 VTMED 6898   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Stokol, T

  •  1133 VTMED 6898   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Getchell, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

  •  1135 VTMED 6898   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Schoeffler, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1089 VTMED 6898   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Clark, M

VTMED 6899

Students work individually in the research environment of a CVM faculty member involved in veterinary or biomedical research. Specific course objectives and course content should be relevant to career ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1084 VTMED 6899   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Martin Flores, M

  •  1134 VTMED 6899   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Boltax, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1086 VTMED 6899   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Buote, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1087 VTMED 6899   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Robbins, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1090 VTMED 6899   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Reesink, H

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5-4 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1128 VTMED 6899   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 24, 2021
    • Simpson, K

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research