VTMED 5609

Pathology Service

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The pathology rotation strives to integrate gross pathology with other diagnostic modalities. Students will performing necropsies on mammals, birds, exotic species, and laboratory animals under the guidance of anatomic pathology faculty and residents. Students will prepare written reports of the necropsies performed and discuss the findings at daily morning rounds. Students will also be instructed by faculty of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center with expertise in ancillary diagnostic techniques. Students are expected to learn to use diagnostic testing regimens as integral parts of comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic plans. Instruction will consist primarily of the discussion of clinical cases with emphasis on laboratory diagnostics. Students are expected to lead and participate in these discussions and will be evaluated on their ability to do so. Students will also present cases at the weekly gross pathology rounds at the end of each week (Fridays at noon).

Prerequisites VTMED 5520.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025SP, 2025WI

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