VTMED 6624

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VTMED 6624
Primary Care Surgery Service

Course information provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.

 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 of surgical competence, confidence, and efficiency within the limits of accepted technique. Students are encouraged to think for themselves and to integrate their Cornell training with experiences they may have had elsewhere. Student surgeons are in charge of the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care of their patients and the judgment used in providing that care. Support is provided by Dr. Harvey and other faculty surgeons, and by Ms. Jennifer Sweet, a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). Anesthesia support is provided by LVT's from the Anesthesia Service. Rounds focus on common clinical situations, pragmatic solutions, ethical issues, and the integration of professional and personal life.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5510.

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

When Offered Fall, spring, summer.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - First. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 16039 VTMED 6624   CLN 300

    • Aug 17 - Oct 25, 2015

    • Fubini, S

      Harvey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 16085 VTMED 6624   CLN 302

    • Oct 26 - Dec 18, 2015

    • Harvey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Eight Week - Second. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 16087 VTMED 6624   CLN 303

    • Oct 26 - Dec 18, 2015

    • Fubini, S

      Harvey, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)