about the uc davis school of veterinary medicine a presentation by and to librarians at uc davis by...
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About the UC DavisSchool of Veterinary Medicine
A presentation by and to librarians at UC Davis by Kenneth Firestein
530-752-1678
Based on:http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/StudentPrograms/GPS_03_04/Guide2003-2004.pdf
as the primary SOURCE of information
At: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/About_welcome.html
Bennie I. Osburn, Dean
The mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine is
to provide the best possible health care for
animals through teaching, research and
public service.
The Professional Curriculum
a rigorous and intensive four-year program prepares students to pursue diverse career opportunities in veterinary medicine.three main components:
the core curriculumthe elective curriculumthe fourth year clinical track curriculum.
Also goto: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Academic_programs/dvm_curriculum.html
Core curriculum:lecture and laboratoryBiological (foundation) sciences
introduce fundamental principlesserves to define the normal structure, function and integrated processes within animal systems.
After the foundation sciencesstudents learn about abnormal structure, function and processes by taking courses
• Pathology• Medicine• Surgery• hospital practices.
Elective curriculum
Freshmen and sophomores selections includes course such as: Complementary Medicine; Equine Clinical Neonatology; Management and Diseases of Captive Wildlife; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Pet Loss Support Rounds; Ruminant Clinical NutritionJuniors select increasingly species-specific courses with clinical emphasis in medicine, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, reproduction, ophthalmology and radiology.
Fourth-year curriculum
consists of 48 weeks of clinical rotations
eight species-oriented clinical tracks• (Mixed Animal, Small Animal, Large Animal, Equine,
Food Animal, Zoological Medicine, Equine/Small Animal, Food/Small Animal)
An individual track option (specializing in poultry, aquatic, research or wildlife).During the fourth year of instruction, students participate in core and elective clinical rotations and externships that vary with the track chosen.
Alternative teaching methodsSchool is committed to using the
smallest number of animals possible for teaching and clinical training
More than 150 software programs
Vascular access models
Instructional videos
Innovative clinical surgery rotations to replace elective surgery labs
Also see:http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Animal_Alternatives/altsearch.htm
Costs and resources:
Estimates for 2003-2004Tuition and fees (current) = $20,131.00
Books, supplies and living expenses = $15,000.
Financial aid recipient can expect to borrow a minimum of $18,500.00 in student loans.
Scholarship aid is available for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students. In 2003 - $1.75 million dollars was awarded.
Applicants
YEAR 2001 2002 2003Female 783 713 739Male 195 168 160Total 978 881 899AcceptancesFemale 95 100 97Male 27 22 25Total 122 122 122
Admission Statistics
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
May 2003
Mean Grade Point Averages
YEAR: 2001 2002 2003
Cumulative Undergraduate Work 3.4 3.4 3.4
Required Science Coursework 3.2 3.2 3.3
Last 45 Semester/Quarter Units of
Undergraduate/Graduate Work 3.5 3.6 3.5
Mean Score on the Graduate Record
Examination General Test
Verbal 79% 78% 77%
Quantitative 77% 76% 74%
Analytical 88% 88% 83%
Admission Statistics
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
May 2003
YEAR: 2001 2002 2003
Average Age at Admission 24 26 26
Previous Degrees
Bachelors 100 113 116
Masters 14 13 12
PhD 2 2 1
Students with Majority of Undergraduate Work at:
UC Davis 34 45 40
Other UC campuses 30 21 23
California State Universities 15 20 21
Other California Colleges 10 7 16
Out-of-State Colleges 33 29 22
Admission Statistics
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
May 2003
Advanced Degree Programs
Veterinarian Scientist Training ProgramThis dual degree DVM/PhD training program Program Web site (www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vstp).
Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM)Master of Public Health (MPH)
contact Susan Warren-Alef at (530) 752-3627.
For general information: 752-6865
See the School's Web Site at www.vetmed.ucdavis.eduSee the What's New page at http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/whatsnew/WhatsNew.cfm
See PublicationsVeterinarians should look at the:
Veterinary Medical Teaching HospitalContinuing Education opportunities
Agricultural producers see Veterinary Medicine Extension.Future veterinarians and their parents see the Prospective Students page.
News and program highlights
Publications
Center forContinuing Professional Education
Programs arranged by thematically at: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CE/CE.html
By DATE: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CE/CE_list.html
2004 CE Programs for DVMs2004 CE Programs for RVTs, Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
CONTACT:Saundra WaisContinuing Education CoordinatorCenter for Continuing Education
(Toll Free): 866-426-5693 E-mail [email protected] 530-752-3905; Fax 530-752-7563
Faculty, students, and staff
330 Faculty
Students:DVM = 488
MPVM = 24
Graduate Academic Students = 180
Residents = 100
800+ Staff
Limited AccreditationThe School's program quality has been consistently been ranked in
the top three veterinary schools in the country. (We think it's the best!)The School was reviewed in 1998 by the AVMA Council on Education
Placed on limited accreditation status due to old and antiquated facilities.To be reviewed = December 2004 - and announced early 2005
The School/University has initiated a building program to provide new teaching and research facilities and co-locate the School's primary programs at one location adjacent to the VMTH.
Student OutreachStudents pursue a wide variety of outreach activities through clubs and special events such as:
Mercer Clinic for Pets of the HomelessState Fair Livestock NurseryVeterinary Emergency Response TeamPet Loss Support HotlineInternational Activities - educational exchange, service activites,research studies
Stuff to add:
Problems? Issues?
Trends and changes?