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Oregon State University
College of
Veterinary Medicine
The College of
Veterinary Medicine
at Oregon State
University was
established in
1975 with three
major areas of
responsibility—
teaching, research,
and public service.
The college is
fully accredited
by the American
Veterinary Medical
Associations’
Council on
Education.
College of Veterinary Medicine
Professional Program
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Graduate Majors
Comparative Veterinary Medicine (PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy
Clinical Sciences
Histology and Biochemistry
Immunology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Toxicology
Veterinary Science (MS)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Clinical Sciences
Comparative Veterinary Medicine
Histology
Immunology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Toxicology
Graduate Minors
Comparative Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Science
TEACHING
The college was established in 1975 and
began its professional education program
in 1979. Beginning fall 2003 with the Class
of 2007, 40 residents of Oregon and eight
nonresident students were selected to enter
the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
These students will complete all four years
of their professional education in Corvallis.
Completion of the professional program
leads to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
(DVM) degree.
Comprehensive research training is provided through graduate programs leading
to the MS degree in veterinary sciences or
the PhD degree in comparative veterinary
medicine.
There are two departments supporting
the DVM doctoral program: Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Sciences.
RESEARCH
Biomedical research is conducted in the
college, supported by federal agencies such
as NIH, USDA, DOE, as well as by a number
of foundations. Collaboration with the
OSU Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Pharmacy, and many other colleges,
is part of the program. The research is of
economic and public health significance,
aimed at improving the health of animals
and people.
The college emphasizes research of infectious diseases, such as the ones caused
by Mycobacteria, Chlamydia, Clostridia,
Vibrio, Mycoplasma, Cryptosporidium,
Herpes virus, respiratory syncytial virus,
influenza virus, HIV-1 virus. Research is
also conducted on immunity and nutrition, neuroscience, cancer, cardiovascular
diseases, diabetes, reproductive diseases,
and diseases of terrestrial and aquatic
wildlife.
200 Magruder
Hall
Oregon State
University
Corvallis, OR
97331-4801
541-737-2098
E-mail:
cvmproginfo@
oregonstate.edu
Website: http://
oregonstate.edu/
vetmed/
PUBLIC SERVICE
The service programs focus on the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and control
and prevention of animal diseases. The
college assists veterinary practitioners,
animal owners, and the general public
through the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
is a full-service facility providing a wide
range of animal disease diagnostic testing
services to veterinarians, animal owners, and public agencies. The laboratory
offers testing and expertise in pathology,
clinical pathology, bacteriology, virology,
and toxicology, and is accredited by the
American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is
designed and equipped for diagnosis and
medical and surgical treatment of canine,
feline, equine, food animal, and camelid
patients. Patients are admitted directly
from animal owners and through referrals
from practicing veterinarians in Oregon
and the Pacific Northwest. Imaging (radiology, ultrasonography, and scintigraphy),
anesthesiology, pharmacy, intensive care,
and other services are available to support
the hospital functions.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
serve as learning centers where senior
veterinary students study animal disease,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Providing continuing education for
veterinarians is also considered a major
responsibility of the college. One- to
three-day intensive courses of instruction
on specific topics are offered periodically.
Cyril Clarke
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN
VETERINARY MEDICINE
Opportunities for employment in veterinary medicine are excellent. Nearly 70
percent of the professionally active veterinarians in the United States are engaged
in private practice. Some practices are
limited to types of animals, such as food
animal, equine, or companion animal
practices. Others involve specialties such
as surgery, ophthalmology, cardiology, or
radiology. In addition to private practice,
there are numerous teaching and research
opportunities in academic, government,
ADMINISTRATION
Dean
737-2098
cyril.clarke@
oregonstate.edu
Susan J.
Tornquist
Associate Dean
737-6943
susan.tornquist@
oregonstate.edu
Luiz Bermudez
Head
Department of
Biomedical Sciences
737-6532
luiz.bermudez@
oregonstate.edu
Christopher
Cebra
Interim Head,
Department of
Clinical Sciences
737-6951
christopher.cebra@
oregonstate.edu
David Sisson
Director
Small Animal
Teaching Hospital
737-6881
david.sisson@
oregonstate.edu
Michael Huber
Director
Large Animal
Teaching Hospital
737-2858
michael.huber@
oregonstate.edu
Jerry R. Heidel
Director
Veterinary
Diagnostic
Laboratory
737-3261
jerry.heidel@
oregonstate.edu
College of Veterinary Medicine
and industrial settings. Expanding areas
include laboratory animal medicine and
public health.
VETERINARY STUDENT
EXPENSES
Oregon resident students registered in
the College of Veterinary Medicine will
pay tuition and fees of approximately
$5,522 per term. Students from the
WICHE states will pay the same fees as
Oregon resident students. Nonresident
student fees currently are $10,662 per
term.
Veterinary students must provide
required professional attire, as well as dissection, surgical, diagnostic instruments,
and notes and books.
Occasional field trips are scheduled in
the veterinary curriculum. Transportation is provided by the university for
required trips, but students must provide
their own food and lodging. For optional
trips, the student is usually expected to
provide transportation, lodging, and
food. All other expenses, such as residence hall and living expenses, are the
same as for students in other colleges of
the university.
Students desiring additional information about veterinary medicine should
write to the Office of the Dean, College
of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State
University, 200 Magruder Hall, Corvallis,
Oregon 97331-4801, or e-mail cvmproginfo@oregonstate.edu or see our Website
at http://oregonstate.edu/vetmed/.
POLICY ON LABORATORY
AND DUTY HOURS
During the professional curriculum, several laboratory exercises in the preclinical
years require the use of live animals. The
exercises are designed to complement
didactic lectures and demonstrations
through hands-on experience with various species of animals. In all instances,
the animals are humanely treated and
anesthetized if the procedures are potentially painful.
During the clinical years, animals are
used in laboratory exercises in the teaching of basic surgical skills and medical
procedures. In most instances, the animals are anesthetized. Strict protocol is
enforced regarding the animals’ well-being in exercises requiring post-operative
recovery. All animals use in teaching is
approved by the university’s Institutional
Animal Care and Use committee.
During the fourth year of the veterinary curriculum, students are assigned
rotations in sections of the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Emergency services are
offered to the public on a 24-hour basis,
seven days a week. Student assignments
in the clinical blocks are time-demanding, and students are required to spend
time at night, weekends, and holidays
in the delivery of health care to patients.
Hospital operations continue seven days
per week, and students are responsible
for their assigned tasks regardless of time
and day of week.
ADMISSION TO THE
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Applicants for admission to the College
of Veterinary Medicine should have
courses in written communication,
humanities, and the social sciences. Also
required are courses in physical and
biological sciences, chemistry including
organic, inorganic, and biochemistry,
mathematics through calculus, statistics,
genetics, physics, physiology, animal
nutrition, zoology or general biology.
Specific requirements can be found at
http://www.oregonstate.edu/vetmed/
stuappli/sturequi.htm. Completion of
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
is also required. In addition to the academic requirements, it is required that
the applicant has experience working
with animals and an understanding of
the veterinary profession. In addition, a
supplemental admissions application and
fee specific to Oregon State University
must be submitted by October 1.
Applications
Students seeking to enter the four-year
professional veterinary medical education program must complete a Veterinary
Medical College Application Service
(VMCAS) application form. The VMCAS
office in Washington, D.C. is responsible
for receiving completed application
forms and collecting the application fee.
The application and letters of recommendation must be received in the VMCAS
office no later than October 1, one year
prior to planned admission. Transcripts
and GRE scores must be submitted directly to the college.
VMCAS application forms are available in
the spring electronically from the AAVMC
Website at http://www.aavmc.org/.
All preveterinary requirements must be
fulfilled or scheduled for completion by
July 1 of the year in which the applicant
seeks to be admitted. A list of courses in
progress at the time of filing the application or scheduled for completion by the
end of the spring term must accompany
the application and transcripts.
Admission to the College of Veterinary
Medicine is on a competitive basis. Scholastic performance, skills, knowledge,
attitude and aptitude, and knowledge of
the veterinary profession are all considered in the selection of candidates. Consideration of admission to the College
of Veterinary Medicine is administered
equally without regard to race, creed, sex,
marital status, sexual preference, religion,
national origin, handicap or age. Admission is granted annually at the beginning
of the fall quarter only.
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In reviewing applicants for admission
to the College of Veterinary Medicine,
preference is given to qualified Oregon
residents for 40 positions. Qualified residents certified and financed by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher
Education (WICHE) contract states (see
below) or nonresidents are eligible for
eight to ten additional positions. To be
considered an Oregon applicant, see
the “Fees and Residency Requirements”
section in this catalog or contact the
residency officer in the OSU Office of
Admissions at 541-737-4411.
Oregon resident candidates are given
written notification of acceptance or
denial as soon as possible after the Admissions Committee has reached its final
decisions. Notification for WICHE applicants and nonresidents generally occurs
between February and June. Acknowledgment of acceptance should be made
promptly in writing by the successful
applicant. Unsuccessful applicants who
wish to be considered for the following
year must submit a new application and
supporting materials.
When an applicant is offered and
accepts admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine, the admitted student
must pay a fee of $50.00 no later than
two weeks following notice of acceptance
to reserve a place in the entering class.
Applications from WICHE Students
The College of Veterinary Medicine at
Oregon State University has entered into
a regional educational program with
Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Under the terms of this contract,
a certified student admitted from one of
these states is sponsored financially by
his or her home state and is responsible
for the same fees as Oregon resident
students.
Students from these contract states
must apply to their home state for
certification, in addition to making
application to the Veterinary Medical
College Application Service (VMCAS).
Additional information may be obtained
from: Western Interstate Commission
for Higher Education, 3035 Center
Green Dr., Boulder, Colorado 80301. Call
303-541-0214, or visit the WICHE Website at http://wiche.edu/sep/.
Readmission
Any student who voluntarily withdraws
from the College of Veterinary Medicine, or who is dropped for cause, must
submit a written application for consideration for reinstatement to the college
six months prior to time of desired
matriculation.
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COMPARATIVE VETERINARY
MEDICINE (PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy, clinical sciences, histology and
biochemistry, immunology, microbiology,
molecular biology, nutrition, pathology,
pharmacology, physiology, toxicology
The College of Veterinary Medicine offers
a program of graduate study to obtain
the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree
in comparative veterinary medicine.
Enrolled students will be expected to
specialize in one of the listed areas of
concentration. A minor is not required,
but students may select one or more
minor areas of study in addition to their
main discipline.
The purpose of the program is to
provide thorough training in the scientific method as it pertains to veterinary
medicine and detailed proficiency in
a field of study. The PhD program is
predominantly designed for veterinarians
or individuals with comparable biomedical backgrounds. Candidates with only
a BS or BA degree are encouraged first to
obtain an MS or DVM (or equivalent) degree before being considered for admission to the doctoral program (exception:
candidates in the dual-degree program).
The College of Veterinary Medicine
has nationally and world renowned faculty in several areas of concentration.
For a description of research interests
of faculty, please visit http://oregonstate.
edu/vetmed/biomed/biomed.htm.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The program is primarily designed for
students who have a DVM degree. Students without a DVM degree are required
to obtain an MS degree before being
considered for the admission. The minimum grade point average (GPA) is 3.0 for
courses taken for a DVM degree or for an
MS degree. Other requirements are consistent with the entrance requirements of
the OSU Graduate School. The Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) scores may be used
as an additional reference; although,
they are generally not required. Students
in the PhD program are expected to complete the degree prior to admission to the
DVM professional school.
General Requirements
Four years are generally required for the
completion of the doctorate degree. The
college offers a single major: Comparative Veterinary Medicine. Students indicate their area(s) of interest at the time of
application. Successful applicants select
their major professor (or co-major professors) within 12 months of commencing
study.
A minimum of 108 credits is required,
including 36 credits minimum for thesis
research. The student must complete
36 credits of regular non-blanket course
work. No more than 15 credits total
of blanket-numbered courses can be
included in the program. Grade and
other requirements listed in the graduate
section of this catalog will apply to the
doctorate students, in addition to those
listed below.
All students are required
to take the following:
BB 550, BB 551, BB 552. General
Biochemistry (4,3,3)
or BB 590, BB 591, BB 592. Biochemistry
(3,3,3)
or any combination of other graduate
courses (500-level or above),
9 credits minimum offered by the
Biochemistry and Biophysics Department.
ST 511, ST 512, ST 513. Methods of Data
Analysis (4,4,4)
or any combination of other graduate
courses (500-level or above),
9 credits minimum offered by the
Statistics Department.
VMB 607. Seminar (3)
or VMC 607. Seminar (3)
VMB 603. Thesis (36)
or VMC 607. Thesis (36)
Specific Requirements
Comparative veterinary medicine is a
multidisciplinary field. Specific requirements for the student are largely
determined in consultation with his/her
major professor and doctoral committee members, with consideration of the
area of concentration and the student’s
background.
Those students who have not earned
a DVM or an equivalent degree recently
from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited institution
are required to take the following:
Total of 15 credits of veterinary physiology, anatomy and/or pathology, normally
selected from VMB 517, VMB 518,
VMB 519, VMB 611, VMB 621 and/or
VMB 651. Under special circumstances,
some of the requirements may be replaced by other courses in the veterinary
curriculum.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR A STUDENT WITH A DVM
DEGREE FROM AN AVMAACCREDITED INSTITUTION
Pathology and Physiology Transfer Credits
(15 credits)
Biochemistry (10)1
Statistics (12)1
Seminar (3)
Thesis Research (36)
Other courses (32)
Total credits=108
1
Those students who have completed
graduate-level courses in biochemistry
and/or statistics will be given appropriate
credits upon the approval of their
graduate committee and the Graduate
Studies Committee.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR A STUDENT WITH AN MS
DEGREE FROM OSU OR OTHER
INSTITUTIONS
Maximum Transfer Credits (33)2
Biochemistry (10)
Statistics (12)
Pathology and Physiology (15)
Seminar (3)
Thesis Research (36)
Other courses (0–32)
Total credits=109+
2
Excluding credits for MS/MA thesis and
blanket-numbered courses.
TRANSFER CREDIT
A student who has recently acquired a
DMV degree in one of the AVMA-accredited institutions may transfer credits for
veterinary physiology and pathology, not
to exceed 15 credits total. A student with
an MS degree can transfer a maximum of
33 quarter credits of graduate-level courses, excluding those of thesis and blanketnumbered courses, providing that (1) the
transfer is approved by committee; and
(2) grades of A or B have been earned.
If a student wishes to transfer any other
credits, he/she submits a written request
to the Graduate Studies Committee.
GRADUATE STUDY
PROGRAMS AND THE
DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
By the end of the fifth term of enrollment, the student, in consultation with
the major professor and members of the
graduate committee (consisting of a minimum of five members of the graduate
faculty, including two from the College
of Veterinary Medicine and a representative of the Graduate School), must decide
upon three areas of major emphasis. The
student submits to the associate dean
of the College of Veterinary Medicine,
who in consultation with the college’s
Graduate Studies Committee, approves
or suggests changes. After the approval
of the student’s committee by the dean
of the Graduate School, the committee
meets to develop the student’s study
program. The associate dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine approves the
student’s program with the recommendation by the college’s Graduate Studies
Committee.
RESIDENCE
The student must enroll for three out of
four consecutive quarters at OSU, and a
minimum of 36 credits of graduate work
must be completed at OSU, as specified
in the graduate section of this catalog.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
No foreign language is required.
College of Veterinary Medicine
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate students in the PhD program
are expected to obtain some formal
teaching experience. All students in the
doctoral program are required to teach at
least one (but not more than 10) hour(s)
of formal lecture per year in one of the
professional or graduate courses offered
by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The instructor-in-charge guides students
by indicating topics and objectives of a
particular lecture, and students develop
written outlines and audiovisual materials with the instructor’s approval. The
teaching experience is incorporated into
the student’s program. The teaching experience should not interfere with course
work research, unless the designated
amount of teaching has been clearly
specified in the employment or admission agreement. A letter of evaluation is
solicited by the associate dean from the
instructor-in-charge of the course.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Students must pass comprehensive
preliminary examinations, consisting of
both written and oral examinations, at
or near the completion of their course
work, but no later than 24 months from
the start of the study. The students must
first pass a written test, which is followed
by an oral examination. Elapsed time
between the two tests should be approximately 14 days, if at all possible.
For the written test, the associate dean
of the College of Veterinary Medicine
designates the referee. All committee
members submit questions to the referee,
except the Graduate School representative. The exam is “closed book” unless otherwise noted by an examiner.
The referee conducts the exam and is
responsible for distributing the student’s
answers to, and collecting the graded
exams from, each committee member.
The exam is graded on a Pass/No Pass
basis with comments. The referee notifies
the student’s committee of the scores on
all questions and the committee then
determines if the student has passed
the examination. If the student fails the
exam, they may retake the written exam
no sooner than three months later. Only
one retake is permitted.
The purpose of the oral examination is to test the student’s analytical
and creative ability, communication
skills, and comprehensive knowledge
in the specialized fields designated by
the student, as well as in basic sciences
related to the fields. In the oral preliminary examination, the exam may cover
the student’s proposed research topic,
although no more than one-half the time
should be devoted to specific aspects
of the proposal. Oral examinations are
conducted according to the Graduate
School’s guidelines.
THESIS
The doctoral candidate in the College
of Veterinary Medicine must carry out
independent research and submit a
thesis to demonstrate the originality and
excellence of the research. The thesis
must be a significant contribution to
knowledge, based on the candidate’s own
investigation.
FINAL EXAMINATION
The student must pass a final doctoral
examination as specified by the OSU
Graduate School, including a public
seminar and oral defense of the thesis.
GRADUATE STUDIES
COMMITTEE
The Graduate Studies Committee of the
College of Veterinary Medicine plays a
central role in maintaining a standard of
excellence and in improving the quality
of graduate education programs in the
college. In the admission process, the
committee reviews each applicant to recommend rejection or admission into the
graduate program. Even if an applicant
fulfills the minimum requirements for
admission to the doctoral program, the
committee may not recommend admission when it does not find sufficient
evidence for the applicant’s potential for
excellence in a specific field.
When the doctoral program for a
candidate is formulated, the associate
dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine consults with the Graduate Studies
Committee to assure that the program
is consistent with the guidelines of the
College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Graduate Studies Committee reviews academic progress of each doctoral
candidate in the spring quarter. Faculty
members familiar with each student,
including the academic advisor, are asked
to provide recommendations/information for this evaluation. If a student’s
progress is judged satisfactory, the
student is notified in a letter from the
committee. If progress is less than fully
satisfactory, the committee recommends
appropriate action to the associate dean
of the College of Veterinary Medicine before the end of the quarter. Failure of the
student and major professor to address
areas of concern in a satisfactory manner
may result in dismissal from the graduate
program. Removal of a student from the
graduate program is done by the graduate dean, upon recommendation from
the dean of the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Approved by the OSU-CVM faculty on
January 24, 1991. Statistics requirement approved by the OSU-CVM faculty on October
29, 1992.
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VETERINARY MEDICINE–DVM
Graduation Requirements
To be awarded the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree, candidates must have
passed all required courses in the veterinary curriculum, have a minimum of a
2.00 grade-point average in the veterinary curriculum, satisfactorily complete
a senior paper and a required veterinary
procedures list.
Preveterinary Curriculum
Typical preveterinary curriculum at
Oregon State University follows. Oregon
State University courses that will meet
the preveterinary academic requirements:
ANS 311. Principles of Animal Nutrition (3)
ANS 314. Animal Physiology (4)
or Z 331. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BB 450 and BB 451. General Biochemistry
(4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
or ANS 378. Animal Genetics (4)
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
MTH 111. *College Algebra (4)
and MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
and MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Upper-Division Biological Sciences with
Lab (6)
English Writing (6)
Humanities/Social Sciences (12)
Physical and Biological Sciences
Public Speaking (3)
* Baccalaureate core courses
PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM
DVM DEGREE
Graduation Requirements
To be awarded the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree, candidates must have
passed all required courses in the veterinary curriculum, have a minimum of a
2.00 grade-point average in the veterinary curriculum, satisfactorily complete
a senior paper and a required veterinary
procedures list.
Preveterinary Curriculum
Typical preveterinary curriculum at
Oregon State University follows. Oregon
State University courses that will meet
the preveterinary academic requirements:
ANS 311. Principles of Animal Nutrition (3)
ANS 314. Animal Physiology (4)
or Z 331. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BB 450 and BB 451. General Biochemistry
(4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
or ANS 378. Animal Genetics (4)
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CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
MTH 111. *College Algebra (4)
and MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
and MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Upper-Division Biological Sciences with
Lab (6)
English Writing (6)
Humanities/Social Sciences (12)
Physical and Biological Sciences
Public Speaking (3)
* Baccalaureate core courses
First Year
Fall (18)
VMB 709. Veterinary Medicine Orientation
(1)
VMB 711. Veterinary Gross Anatomy (4)
VMB 714. Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy
(4)
VMB 717. Veterinary Physiology (5)
VMB 740. Veterinary Integrative Problem
Solving (1)
VMC 738. Introduction to Animal Care (3)
Third Year
Fall (21)
VMC 770. Large Animal Medicine I (4)
VMC 773. Medicine Lab I (1)
VMC 776. Small Animal Medicine I (5)
VMC 783. Theriogenology I (4)
VMC 785. Small Animal Surgery (7)
Winter (19–22)
VMB 775. Practice Management (2)
VMC 724. Large Animal Surgery (6)
VMC 771. Large Animal Medicine II (4)
VMC 773. Medicine Lab II (1)
VMC 777. Small Animal Medicine II (5)
VMC 786. Animal Behavior (1)
Electives (0–3)
Spring (16–19)
VMB 728. Special Animal Medicine (4)
VMB 745. Communications for
Veterinarians (1)
VMC 772. Large Animal Medicine III (4)
VMC 778. Small Animal Medicine III (5)
VMC 784. Theriogenology II (2)
VMC 787. Third-Year Clinics (1)
Electives (0–3)
Fourth Year
Block system (4 weeks/block Class of
2007)
Winter (17)
Required Blocks
VMB 712. Veterinary Gross Anatomy (4)
VMB 715. Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy
(3)
VMB 716. Veterinary Neurosciences (4)
VMB 718. Veterinary Physiology (5)
VMB 741. Veterinary Integrative Problem
Solving (1)
VMB 795. Diagnostic Services (5)
VMC 732. Clinical Medicine I (6)
VMC 734. Clinical Surgery I (6)
VMC 735. Rural Veterinary Practice I (6)
VMC 737. Veterinary Anesthesiology (4)
VMC 780. Veterinary Medical Preceptorship
(4)
VMC 782. Large Animal Emergency Care (1)
VMC 791. Clinical Small Animal Medicine
(6)
VMC 793. Clinical Small Animal Surgery (6)
VMC 794. OHS Small Animal Primary Care
(3)
VMC 796. Clinical Imaging (3)
VMC 797. Small Animal Emergency (1)
Additional electives required (3rd and 4th
year) (12)
Spring (19)
VMB 713. Veterinary Gross Anatomy (4)
VMB 719. Veterinary Physiology (4)
VMB 720. Veterinary Immunology (5)
VMB 721. Veterinary Pathology (5)
VMB 742. Veterinary Integrative Problem
Solving (1)
Second Year
Fall (21 credits)
VMB 743. Veterinary Integrated Problem
Solving (1)
VMB 750. Systemic Pathology I (4)
VMB 753. Veterinary Virology (4)
VMB 759. Veterinary Bacteriology and
Mycology (5)
VMB 760. Veterinary Parasitology (5)
VMB 761. Veterinary Pharmacology (2)
Winter (19 credits)
VMB 744. Veterinary Integrated Problem
Solving (1)
VMB 751. Systemic Pathology II (5)
VMB 762. Veterinary Pharmacology II (4)
VMB 763. Veterinary Clinical Pathology (4)
VMC 764. Diagnostic Imaging (5)
Spring (22 credits)
VMB 765. Veterinary Toxicology (4)
VMB 766. Veterinary Medicine and Public
Health (3)
VMB 767. Veterinary Epidemiology (3)
VMC 725. Principles of Surgery (4)
VMC 739. Veterinary Medical Ethics (1)
VMC 768. Principles of Anesthesia (4)
VMC 769. General Medicine (3)
Total (64)
Four weeks of the following three specialty courses which may include any of
the following are required:
VMC 711. Clinical Cardiology (1)
VMC 712. Clinical Oncology (1)
VMC 713. Clinical Small Animal
Dermatology (1)
Elective Blocks (9 credits required)
VMB 726. Pet Bird and Small Mammal
Medicine and Surgery (2)
VMB 727. Ornamental Fish Medicine (2)
VMB 729. Lab Animal/Primate Medicine
and Surgery (2)
VMC 721. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition
(1)
VMC 722. Advanced Small Animal
Dermatology (1)
VMC 726. Small Animal Theriogenology (1)
VMC 727. Advanced Small Animal Surgery
(2)
VMC 728. Anesthesia for Non-Traditional
Species (1)
VMC 730. Analgesia in Animals (1)
VMC 731. Small Animal Emergency and
Critical Care (1x3)
VMC 740. Sheep and Goat Medicine and
Surgery (3)
VMC 741. Large Animal GI Surgery (2)
VMC 742. Camelid Medicine and Surgery (3)
VMB 749. Wildlife Safari (2)
VMB 768. Basic Histopathology (1)
VMB 786. Advanced Histopathology (2)
VMC 743. Advanced Equine Reproduction
(3)
VMC 744. Advanced Lameness in Equine (3)
VMC 746. Caine Center Food Animal
Medicine (6)
VMC 747. Veterinary Anesthesiology II (3)
VMC 748. Equine Dentistry (2)
VMC 751. Ruminant Nutrition (2)
VMC 752. Clinical Large Animal Medicine
II (3–6)
VMC 754. Clinical Large Animal Surgery
II (3)
VMC 755. Rural Veterinary Practice II (3–6)
VMC 758. Cattle Production Medicine (4)
VMC 759. Large Animal Palpation (1)
VMC 763. Advanced Clinical Cardiology (1)
VMC 779. Equine and Canine Sports
Medicine (2)
VMC 789. Pet Practice (3)
VMC 792. Clinical Small Animal Medicine
II (3)
VMC 798. Clinical Small Animal Surgery
II (3–6)
VETERINARY SCIENCE (MS)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Anatomy, biochemistry, clinical sciences,
comparative veterinary medicine,
histology, immunology, microbiology,
molecular biology, nutrition, pathology,
pharmacology, physiology, toxicology
The College of Veterinary Medicine offers
a program of graduate study to obtain
the Master of Science degree in veterinary science. Both veterinarians and
non-veterinarians are eligible. Enrolled
students will be expected to specialize in
one of the listed areas of concentration
under the guidance of a suitable mentor.
A minor is not required.
The purpose of the program is to
provide basic training in the scientific method as it pertains to veterinary
medicine, as well as detailed training in
one subject. Candidates are encouraged,
but not required, to identify a suitable
mentor prior to admission. Candidates
should possess a broad undergraduate
background in biological sciences, including successful completion of undergraduate course work in general physics,
general and organic chemistry, and a
year of college mathematics, including
calculus.
The College of Veterinary Medicine
has nationally and world renowned faculty in several areas of concentration.
For a description of research interests
of faculty, please visit http://oregonstate.
edu/vetmed/biomed/biomed.htm.
College of Veterinary Medicine
REQUIRED CORE
a. Admission—The student must be
accepted for graduate study by the
College of Veterinary Medicine and
the Oregon State University Graduate
School.
b. Program of Study—Candidates work
closely with their major professors
in formulating their official program
of study and determining their
major and minor fields of study. A
formal program must be filed by
the beginning of the second term
of residence. After being signed by
the major and minor professors,
the program is forwarded through
the Office of the Dean to the OSU
Graduate School for final approval.
Once officially approved, such a
program becomes binding on both
the institution and the candidate
and may not be changed except by
mutual consent.
c. Credit Requirements—The
student must complete a program
of study totaling not less than 45
credits including thesis and courses
approved for graduate credit.
Approximately two-thirds of the
work (30 credits) must be in the
major and one-third (15 credits) in
the minor. However, the minor field
is not always required. A grade point
average of 3.00 (B average) is required
in both the major and the minor.
Grades below 2.00 are not accepted
for graduate credit.
d. The veterinary college faculty has
designated three fields (statistics,
biochemistry, and physiology) of
such basic importance that formal
graduate study in them is required
of all candidates. These required
courses may be in addition to the
major course work. Specifically, these
requirements are:
1. Statistics: At least one course in
introductory statistics, normally:
ST 511. Methods of Data Analysis
(4)
2. Biochemistry: At least 6 credits,
normally selected from:
BB 550, BB 551, BB 552. General
Biochemistry (4,3,3)
BB 581, BB 582. Biophysics (3,3)
BB 590, BB 591, BB 592.
Biochemistry (3,3,3)
3. Physiology: One term selected
from:
VMB 517. Veterinary Physiology (5)
Z 530. Principles of Physiology (4)
Z 531, Z 532. Vertebrate Physiology
(4,4)
Students who hold a recently
acquired DVM are not required to
take a physiology course.
d. Seminar—All graduate students
will attend the regularly scheduled
departmental research seminars
that are held throughout the year.
Students will present their data in
these seminars on a rotating schedule
that includes all laboratories in the
department.
e. Transfer Credits—Appropriate
graduate courses from other
universities will be acceptable to this
program. Such credit transfer will be
done according to the rules of the
Graduate School.
f.
The Research Problem—The
original research problem is normally
pursued under the supervision of
a faculty member in this college.
However, candidates wishing to
investigate research areas outside
the scope of the faculty’s interest
may utilize a dual major professor in
other departments on campus. Such
arrangement must be approved by
the Graduate Studies Committee and
the dean of the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
g. The research problem is defined in
conference with the major professor
and normally requires a major effort
for at least two terms. A thesis is
required. Normally, 6–12 credits
are allowed for the thesis and other
research, although candidates should
register for thesis or research credit
each term that they continue their
investigation.
h. Final Examination—The master’s
degree program is culminated by the
formal presentation of a thesis to
an examining committee during a
final oral examination. Outlines for
preparation and submission of the
thesis are available in the Graduate
School.
Approved by the OSU-CVM faculty on January 24, 1991. Updated August 22, 2006.
COMPARATIVE VETERINARY
MEDICINE GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
VETERINARY SCIENCE
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Luiz E. Bermudez, Head
105 Dryden Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4801
541-737-6532
E-mail: cvm.biomed@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/vetmed/
biomed/biomed.htm
FACULTY
Professors Bermudez, Blythe, Craig,
Gelberg, Heidel, Kent, Magnusson,
Valentine
Associate Professors Bildfell, Hall,
O’Reilly, Rockey, Sarker, Tornquist
Assistant Professors Clark, Gorman,
Häse, Jin, Löhr, Mata, Miller-Morgan,
Pastey, Patton
Instructor Sona
Emeriti Engel, Hutton, Matsumoto,
A. Smith, B. Smith, Snyder, Timm
Courtesy Allen, Cooper, Gillin,
Harrenstien
CLINICAL SCIENCES
Christopher Cebra, Interim Head
203 Magruder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4801
541-737-5568
E-mail: cvmproginfo@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://www.vet.oregonstate.
edu/CLINICAL/CLINICAL.HTM
FACULTY
Professors Helfand, Riebold, Sisson
Associate Professors Cebra, Crisman,
Estill, Huber, Parker
Assistant Professors Baltzer, Brownlee,
Bulmer, Firshman, Gordon, Gunkel,
Kutzler, McKenzie, Mecham, Miller,
Mosley, Plant, Salanardi, Schlipf, Séguin,
Semevolos, Villarroel, Zellmer
Emeriti Crisman, Pearson, Watrous
Adjunct Campbell
Courtesy Brown, Otteman
VETERINARY BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES COURSES
VMB 110. PREVETERINARY MEDICINE (1).
Introduction to the profession’s role in society.
Graded P/N.
VMB 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 503. THESIS (1-12).
VMB 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Graded P/N.
VMB 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 517. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of body fluids, muscles, membranes,
intermediary metabolism, cardiovascular system,
and metabolism. PREREQS: One year of
inorganic chemistry, including a lab; one upperdivision course in biochemistry; one term physics;
one-year sequence in general biological sciences
or equivalent; instructor approval required.
VMB 518. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of gastrointestinal, endocrine and
reproductive systems. PREREQS: VMB 517 or
VM 517, Instructor approval required.
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VMB 519. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of respiratory and renal systems and
acid-base balance. PREREQS: VMB 518 or
VM 518, Instructor approval required.
VMB 521. ANIMAL MODELS (3). Selection/
use criteria for models describing animal or
human diseases or processes with emphasis
on experimental design, validation, transgenic
technology, population dynamics, husbandry,
and ethics. PREREQS: Graduate standing
or advanced undergraduate in science or
engineering, with permission of the instructor.
VMB 523. ZOONOSES (3). Interactive
examination of the molecular basis of diseases
that are transmissible between animals and
humans. Emphasis on bacterial, viral and parasitic
pathogens of animals and humans. PREREQS:
Graduate standing or advanced undergraduate
in science or engineering, with permission of
instructor.
VMB 524. BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(3). Analytical methods employed in the
study of biologically important molecules.
Separations (chromatography, electrophoresis),
spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, biosensors,
and immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every
year. CROSSLISTED as CH 524. PREREQS: One
year of organic chemistry; one term of organic
chemistry laboratory.
VMB 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 603. THESIS (1-16).
VMB 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMB 606. PROJECTS (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMB 607. SEMINAR (1-16). One-credit section;
VMB 607 Sect. 1. Graded P/N.
VMB 611. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY
(4). Systematic and topographic study and
dissection of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig,
and chicken. PREREQS: One year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term of physics; one
year sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent. Instructor approval required. VMB 611,
VMB 612, VMB 613 must be taken in sequence.
VMB 612. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
PREREQS: VMB 611; one year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term in physics; oneyear sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent; instructor approval required.
VMB 613. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
PREREQS: VMB 612; one year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term of physics; oneyear sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent; instructor approval required.
VMB 614. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (4). Structure and development
of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
of animals. PREREQS: One year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term of physics; oneyear sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent; instructor approval required. VMB 614,
VMB 615 must be taken in sequence.
VMB 615. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (3). Structure and development
of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
of animals. PREREQS: VMB 614; one year of
inorganic chemistry, including a lab; one upperdivision course in biochemistry; one term of
physics; one-year sequence in general biological
sciences or equivalent; instructor approval
required.
VMB 620. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY
(5). Clinical and diagnostic aspects of
immunological mechanisms, serological reactions;
hypersensitivity, allergy, and disorders of the
immune system. PREREQS: One upper-division
course in biochemistry; one year of physics; oneyear sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent; instructor approval required.
VMB 717. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of body fluids, excretion, respiration,
acid-base balance, blood, muscle, bone,
cardiovascular system, digestion, metabolism,
endocrine system, reproduction, and lactation.
PREREQS: First-year standing in veterinary
medicine. VMB 717, VMB 718, VMB 719 must be
taken in sequence.
VMB 621. GENERAL PATHOLOGY (4). General
principles of pathology, cell injury and death,
inflammation and tissue repair, abnormalities
of cell growth, and structures and mechanisms
of disease. PREREQS: One year of inorganic
chemistry, including a lab; one upper-division
course in biochemistry; one term of physics; oneyear sequence in general biological sciences or
equivalent; must be taken in sequence. Instructor
approval required.
VMB 718. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (5).
Physiology of body fluids, excretion, respiration,
acid-base balance, blood, muscle, bone,
cardiovascular system, digestion, metabolism,
endocrine system, reproduction, and lactation.
PREREQS: VMB 717, first-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 622. PATHOLOGY LABORATORY (1).
Laboratory instruction to complement VMB 621.
PREREQS: VMB 611* or VM 611, One course in
histology, instructor approval required.
VMB 630. MECHANISMS OF DISEASE (3).
Cellular and molecular events that contribute to
the pathogenesis of disease in animals, including
humans. Host interactions with infectious agents
and the environment. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS: Graduate status in a biomedical
discipline. Prior courses in biochemistry,
immunology, microbiology, and physiology are
recommended. Instructor approval required.
VMB 651. SELECTED TOPICS IN VETERINARY
MEDICINE (3). Topics vary; check Schedule of
Classes for particular topics. PREREQS: Graduate
standing and instructor approval required.
VMB 701. RESEARCH (1-16).
VMB 705. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMB 706. PROJECTS (1-16).
VMB 709. VETERINARY MEDICINE
ORIENTATION (1). An overview of veterinary
medicine with emphasis on historical
development, current veterinary medical issues,
employment opportunities, and professionalism.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 711. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
PREREQS: First-year standing in veterinary
medicine. VMB 711, VMB 712, VMB 713 must be
taken in sequence.
VMB 712. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
PREREQS: VMB 711; first-year standing in
veterinary medicine. VMB 711, VMB 712, VMB 713
must be taken in sequence.
VMB 713. VETERINARY GROSS ANATOMY (4).
Systematic and topographic study and dissection
of the dog, cat, horse, ruminant, pig, and chicken.
Lec/lab. PREREQS: VMB 712; first-year standing
in veterinary medicine. VMB 711, VMB 712,
VMB 713 must be taken in sequence.
VMB 714. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (4). Structure and development
of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
of animals. PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 715. VETERINARY MICROSCOPIC
ANATOMY (3). Structure and development of
cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of
animals. PREREQS: VMB 714; first-year standing
in veterinary medicine.
VMB 716. VETERINARY NEUROSCIENCES
(4). Structural and functional relationships of
the nervous system and organs of special sense
with emphasis on general clinical application.
PREREQS: First-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMB 719. VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of body fluids, excretion, respiration,
acid-base balance, blood, muscle, bone,
cardiovascular system, digestion, metabolism,
endocrine system, reproduction, and lactation.
Lec/lab. PREREQS: VMB 718, first-year standing
in veterinary medicine.
VMB 720. VETERINARY IMMUNOLOGY
(5). Clinical and diagnostic aspects of
immunological mechanisms, serological reactions,
hypersensitivity, allergy, and disorders of the
immune system. Lec/lab. PREREQS: First-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VMB 721. VETERINARY PATHOLOGY (5). Basic
mechanisms and concepts relating to reaction of
cells and tissues to disease, with emphasis on
cellular and tissue degeneration, inflammatory
reaction, circulatory disturbance and neoplasia.
Lec/lab. PREREQS: First-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 726. PET BIRD AND SMALL MAMMAL
MEDICINE AND SURGERY (2). Medicine and
surgery of pet birds and small animals. Graded
P/N. PREREQS: Third-year standing in veterinary
medicine is mandatory.
VMB 727. ORNAMENTAL FISH MEDICINE
(2). An introduction to the basic principles
of ornamental fish medicine including basic
husbandry, handling and clinical procedures.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMB 728. SPECIAL ANIMAL MEDICINE
(4). Diagnosis, treatment, and management of
special animals, including the common laboratory
animals. PREREQS: Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 729. LAB ANIMAL/PRIMATE MEDICINE
AND SURGERY (3-12). Designed to provide
hands-on experience with a variety of laboratory
animal species including primates, rodents,
ungulates, fish, and reptiles. May be repeated
up to 4 times for 3, 6, 9 or 12 credits per term.
12 credits maximum apply toward graduation.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Completion of first year
of veterinary medicine.
VMB 736. CLINICAL PATHOLOGY/
MICROBIOLOGY (3). Clinical experience in
clinical pathology, microbiology, and immunology.
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMB 740. VETERINARY INTEGRATED
PROBLEM SOLVING (1). The first of three
1-credit courses in problem solving and integration
of clinical cases and basic sciences in the
veterinary curriculum. PREREQS: First-year
professional standing.
VMB 741. VETERINARY INTEGRATED
PROBLEM SOLVING (1). The second of
three 1-credit courses in problem solving and
integration of clinical cases and basic sciences in
the veterinary curriculum. PREREQS: First-year
professional standing.
VMB 742. VETERINARY INTEGRATED
PROBLEM SOLVING (1). The third of three
1-credit courses in problem solving and integration
of clinical cases and basic sciences in the
College of Veterinary Medicine
veterinary curriculum. Graded P/N. PREREQS:
First-year professional standing.
VMB 743. VETERINARY INTEGRATED
PROBLEM SOLVING (1). A course in problem
solving and integration of clinical cases and basic
sciences in the veterinary curriculum. Students
learn through interaction with their peers and with
independent study outside of class. Graded P/N.
VMB 744. VETERINARY INTEGRATED
PROBLEM SOLVING (1). A course in problem
solving and integration of clinical cases and basic
sciences in the veterinary curriculum. Students
learn through interaction with their peers and with
independent study outside of class. Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Second-year professional standing.
VMB 745. COMMUNICATIONS FOR
VETERINARIANS (1). Communications and
problem solving for the third-year veterinary
student. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine mandatory.
VMB 749. WILDLIFE SAFARI (2). Clinical training
in the care of exotic and zoo animal species.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMB 750. SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY I (4).
Examines the principles of system and organ
responses to injury and the consequent effects of
these changes on the host. PREREQS: Secondyear professional standing.
VMB 751. SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY II (5).
Examines the principles of system and organ
responses to injury and the consequent effects of
these changes on the host. PREREQS: Secondyear professional standing.
VMB 753. VETERINARY VIROLOGY (4). Virology
for the professional DVM student. PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMB 756. CLINICAL SERVICE II (6). Advanced
clinical experience in radiology, clinical pathology,
microbiology, or necropsy. Graded P/N.
PREREQS: VMB 736 or VM 736
VMB 759. VETERINARY BACTERIOLOGY AND
MYCOLOGY (5). Bacteriology and mycology
for the professional DVM student. PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMB 760. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY (5).
A study of the parasitic diseases of domestic
animals with an emphasis on diagnosis and
treatment. Fundamentals in host-parasite
interactions, taxonomy and life cycle strategies are
covered. PREREQS: Second-year professional
standing.
VMB 761. VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY
(2). Fundamentals of pharmacology as related
to veterinary medicine presented in a systemsoriented approach with drug therapy in domestic
animals. PREREQS: Second-year professional
standing.
VMB 762. VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY II
(4). Fundamentals of pharmacology as related
to veterinary medicine presented in a systemsoriented approach with drug therapy in domestic
animals. PREREQS: Second-year professional
standing.
VMB 763. VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(4). Clinical pathology for the professional DVM
student. PREREQS: Second-year professional
standing.
VMB 765. VETERINARY TOXICOLOGY (4). A
study of toxic agents, mechanisms of action,
toxicosis and treatments, especially as related
to domestic and wild animals, with principles of
toxicity testing, clinical diagnosis, and identification
of poisonous plants. Lec/lab. PREREQS: Secondyear professional standing.
VMB 766. VETERINARY MEDICINE AND
PUBLIC HEALTH (3). Examines aspects of
veterinary medicine that affect human health.
An understanding of the contributions of the
veterinary profession to human health will
enable you to play an effective role in this area,
regardless of your career direction. PREREQS:
Second-year professional standing.
VMB 767. VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY (3).
Examines factors determining the frequency and
distribution of diseases in a defined population of
animals for the purpose of establishing programs
to prevent and control their development and
spread in this population.
VMB 768. BASIC HISTOPATHOLOGY (1). A
rotation in histopathology at the Veterinary
Diagnostic Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on
case evaluation, diagnosis and report writing of
biopsies of all species. Graded P/N. PREREQS:
VMB 751 or VM 751, Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMB 769. ANIMAL GENOMICS (1). Discussion
about the dog and cow genomes, susceptibility to
diseases, and the possibilities and techniques for
treatment of medical conditions by gene transfer
and modification. PREREQS: Mandatory graduate
standing in science or 3rd or 4th year students in
the College of Veterinary Medicine.
VMB 775. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
(2). Examines the world of work and career
development theories using career assessment,
literature, media and computer resources. Graded
P/N. PREREQS: Third-year professional standing.
VMB 786. ADVANCED HISTOPATHOLOGY
(2). A rotation in histopathology at the Veterinary
Diagnostic Laboratory. Emphasis is placed on
case evaluation, diagnosis and report writing of
biopsies of all species. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine, VMB 751 is
mandatory.
VMB 795. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (5). Clinical
experience in clinical pathology, microbiology,
and anatomic pathology. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VETERINARY CLINICAL
SCIENCES COURSES
VMC 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 503. THESIS (1-12).
VMC 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Graded P/N.
VMC 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 603. THESIS (1-16).
VMC 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMC 606. PROJECTS (1-16). Graded P/N.
VMC 607. SEMINAR (1-16). One-credit section;
VMC 607 Sect. 1. Graded P/N.
VMC 632. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE (3-7).
An interactive, practical course on the role
of scholarship in clinical medicine, including
techniques to develop and conduct research in a
clinical setting. May be taken for repeated credit.
PREREQS: Enrollment in a clinical residency;
DVM degree or equivalent. Graduate standing.
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VMC 682. TOPICS IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2-4). In-depth investigation of important topics in
physiology, pathophysiology, treatment, diagnosis,
and other aspects of internal medicine through
investigation of primary literature and recent
reviews. PREREQS: Enrollment in a clinical
residency, DVM degree or equivalent.
VMC 684. TOPICS IN SURGERY (2-4). In-depth
investigation of important topics in physiology,
pathophysiology, treatment, diagnosis, and
other aspects of surgery through investigation of
primary literature and recent reviews. PREREQS:
Enrollment in a clinical residency, DVM degree or
equivalent.
VMC 701. RESEARCH (1-16).
VMC 705. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
VMC 706. PROJECTS (1-16).
VMC 711. CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY (1-4). A
one-week clinical elective rotation in cardiology at
the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. May be repeated
up to 4 times, two weeks or more is encouraged.
PREREQS: fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine required.
VMC 712. CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (1-4). A
one-week clinical elective rotation in clinical
oncology at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. May
be repeated up to 4 times, two weeks or more is
encouraged. PREREQS: VMC 778 or VM 778,
Fourth-year standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 713. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL
DERMATOLOGY (1-4). A one-week rotation in
dermatology in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Students will assist in the management of animals
presented for dermatological diseases. May be
repeated up to 4 times, two weeks or more is
encouraged. PREREQS: VMC 778 or VM 778,
Fourth-year in veterinary medicine.
VMC 721. SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL
NUTRITION (1). Introduction to the concepts
of small animal clinical nutrition and is designed
for the third-year veterinary student. PREREQS:
Third-year standing in veterinary medicine
recommended.
VMC 722. ADVANCED SMALL ANIMAL
DERMATOLOGY (1). An advanced course in
small animal dermatology covering subjects
beyond the scope of those covered in VMC 777.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: VMC 777.
VMC 724. LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY (6).
Selected surgical techniques and procedures
related to equine and food animal species.
PREREQS: Third-year standing in veterinary
medicine.
VMC 725. PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY (4). A
basic course in the principles and techniques of
surgery for the professional veterinary student.
Lec/lab. PREREQS: Second-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMC 726. SMALL ANIMAL THERIOGENOLOGY
(1). Advanced clinical experience in small animal
(canine) reproduction. Graded P/N. PREREQS:
(VMC 783 and VMC 784) or (VM 783 and VM
784), VMC 783, VMC 784.
VMC 634. POSTGRADUATE SURGERY
(3-7). An interactive, practical course on the
role of scholarship in clinical surgery, including
techniques to develop and conduct research in a
clinical setting. May be taken for repeated credit.
PREREQS: Enrolled in CVM residency program
and graduate standing.
VMC 727. ADVANCED SMALL ANIMAL
SURGERY (2). One-week of additional lectures
and laboratories to improve surgical skills and
acquire more advanced knowledge of specific
surgical conditions. Lec/lab. Graded P/N.
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine is mandatory.
VMC 637. POSTGRADUATE CARDIOLOGY
(3-7). An interactive, practical course on the role
of scholarship in clinical cardiology, including
techniques to develop and conduct research in a
clinical setting. May be taken for repeated credit.
PREREQS: Enrollment in a clinical residency,
DVM degree or equivalent. Graduate standing.
VMC 728. ANESTHESIA FOR NONTRADITIONAL SPECIES (1). Describes
principles and techniques of anesthesia in nontraditional veterinary species for the professional
veterinary student. Graded P/N. PREREQS:
Third-year standing in veterinary medicine
recommended.
VMC 651. SELECTED TOPICS IN VETERINARY
MEDICINE (3). Topics vary; check Schedule of
Classes for particular topics. PREREQS: Graduate
standing and instructor approval required.
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VMC 730. ANALGESIA IN ANIMALS (1). Covers
pain physiology, pain assessment, a variety of
pain management techniques, the analgesic drugs
classes available, and alternative modalities.
Topics will be presented in traditional format and
case-based discussions. Graded P/N. PREREQS:
Third-year standing in veterinary medicine
recommended.
VMC 731. SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY
CARE-DOVE LEWIS (3). A two-week clinical
rotation at the Dove Lewis Memorial Emergency
Clinic in Portland, OR. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 732. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL
MEDICINE I (6). Clinical medicine training in
diseases of food animals and horses; clinic rounds
and diagnostic procedures. PREREQS: Fourthyear standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 734. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL
SURGERY I (6). Clinical surgery, treatment, and
care of food animals and horses; clinical rounds;
training in surgery, lameness, and diagnostic
procedures. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine.
VMC 735. RURAL VETERINARY PRACTICE I
(6). Rural practice training in diseases of food
animals and horses. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 737. LARGE ANIMAL ANESTHESIOLOGY
(4). A three-week rotation in veterinary
anesthesiology utilizing patients presented to the
veterinary teaching hospital. PREREQS: Fourthyear standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 738. INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL CARE
(3). Feeding, housing, breeding and marketing
systems related to animal care. PREREQS: Firstyear standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 739. VETERINARY MEDICAL ETHICS
(1). Introduction of ethics in veterinary medicine,
with specific attention to ethical theories, ethical
decision making, moral status of animals,
professional ethics, and practice issues.
VMC 740. SHEEP AND GOAT MEDICINE AND
SURGERY (3). Discussions of economically
important sheep and goat diseases, practical
surgeries, and a review of nutrition and husbandry.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 741. LARGE ANIMAL GI SURGERY (2).
A one-week course for 4th year veterinary
students, with particular interest in gastrointestinal
surgery. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 742. CAMELID MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(4). Designed to give students an in-depth
introduction to camelid health care via handson work, lectures, and discussion sections.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 743. ADVANCED EQUINE
REPRODUCTION (3). A two-week course
in advanced clinical experience in equine
reproduction. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine recommended.
VMC 744. ADVANCED LAMENESS IN
EQUINE (3). Application of anatomy, lameness
examination, nerve and joint anesthesia,
diagnostic radiology, ultrasound and nuclear
scintigraphy to diagnosis of lameness in horses.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 746. CAINE CENTER FOOD ANIMAL
MEDICINE (6). Food animal production medicine
providing experience with field investigation and
clinical cases. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourthyear standing in veterinary medicine required.
VMC 747. VETERINARY ANESTHESIOLOGY
II (3). An additional two-week clinical rotation
in veterinary anesthesiology utilizing patients
presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: 4th year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 748. EQUINE DENTISTRY (2). Utilizing
modern, motorized equipment, cadaver
specimens, and live hospital and client horses,
students will learn and perform modern methods
of equine dental prophylaxis and treatment.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Third-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 749. CLINICAL IMAGING II (3). Advanced
clinical course for 4th year veterinary students in
which they will assume additional responsibility
for performing common radiographic procedures.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: VMC 796 or VM 764,
Fourth-year standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 750. EQUINE CLINICAL NUTRITION (1).
A one-week course for veterinary students focusing
on equine nutrition that can be used in veterinary
practice. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 751. RUMINANT NUTRITION (2). An
advanced course in clinical ruminant nutrition
dealing with nutritional problems of ruminants
that might be encountered by a practicing
veterinarian. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine and basic nutrition
recommended.
VMC 752. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL
MEDICINE II (3-6). Additional clinical medicine
training. Graded P/N. PREREQS: VMC 732 or
VM 732
VMC 754. CLINICAL LARGE ANIMAL
SURGERY II (3). Additional clinical surgery
training. Graded P/N. PREREQS: VMC 734 or
VM 734
VMC 755. RURAL VETERINARY PRACTICE
II (3-6). One additional rural practice training.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: VMC 735 or VM 735
VMC 757. SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY (6). Small
animal medicine and surgical techniques and
procedures. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year
professional standing.
VMC 758. CATTLE PRODUCTION MEDICINE
(3). Clinical application of production medicine
practices to dairy and beef cattle practice. Graded
P/N. PREREQS: VMC 735 or VM 735 PREREQS:
Fourth-year professional standing, or instructor
approval required.
VMC 759. LARGE ANIMAL PALPATION (1).
A laboratory for additional experience in rectal
palpation of large animals, for third year veterinary
students. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine recommended.
VMC 763. ADVANCED CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY
(1). An elective course for junior veterinary
students detailing diagnosis and management
of the common congenital and acquired cardiac
diseases of domestic animals. PREREQS: Thirdyear standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 764. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (4). A
lecture and laboratory course in diagnostic
imaging covering physics or radiography and
ultrasonography, radiation safety and image
interpretation for small and large animals,
presented by body systems. PREREQS: Secondyear professional standing.
VMC 768. PRINCIPLES OF ANESTHESIA (4).
A basic course in the principles and techniques
of surgery and anesthesia for the professional
veterinary student. Lec/lab. PREREQS: Secondyear professional standing.
VMC 769. GENERAL MEDICINE (2). An
introduction to medicine with a discussion of the
principles of medicine that would be applicable
to all species. Physical examination, clinical
diagnosis, pathophysiology of signs of disease
in domestic animals, therapeutic principles and
diagnostic procedures. PREREQS: Second-year
professional standing.
VMC 770. LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE I (4).
The first of three courses in large animal medicine
for third-year professional veterinary students
covering diagnosis and treatment of domestic
large animals.
VMC 771. LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE II
(4). Diagnosis, treatment and control of
diseases of large domestic animals, specifically
gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary diseases, weight
loss, and introduction to production medicine, and
some swine diseases. PREREQS: VMC 770.
VMC 772. LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE III (4).
Diagnosis, treatment and control of diseases
of large domestic animals, specifically central
nervous system, mastitis, musculoskeletal,
sudden death, skin, and some swine diseases.
PREREQS: VMC 770, VMC 771.
VMC 773. MEDICINE LABORATORY I (1).
Laboratory experience for third-year veterinary
students concurrent with the large and small
animal medicine courses. PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine enforced.
VMC 774. MEDICINE LABORATORY II (1).
Laboratory experience for third-year veterinary
students concurrent with the large and small
animal medicine courses. PREREQS: Third-year
standing in veterinary medicine.
VMC 776. SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE I (5).
A course for veterinary students describing major
topics of small animal internal medicine, using
both a systems-based approach and a problembased approach.
VMC 777. SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE II (5).
A course for veterinary students describing major
topics of small animal internal medicine, using
both a systems-based approach and a problembased approach. PREREQS: VMC 776.
VMC 778. SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE III (5).
A course for veterinary students describing major
topics of small animal internal medicine, using
both a systems-based approach and a problembased approach. PREREQS: VMC 776, VMC 777.
VMC 779. CANINE/EQUINE SPORTS MEDICINE
(2). One-week elective regarding basic exercise
physiology, sports related injuries, sports injury
rehabilitation, and training and nutrition of canine
and equine athletes. PREREQS: Mandatory
graduate standing in science or third- or fourthyear students in the College of Veterinary
Medicine, with instructor permission.
VMC 780. VETERINARY MEDICAL
PRECEPTORSHIP (1-16). Theory of practice of
veterinary medicine in a non-university situation.
Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year professional
standing.
VMC 781. SEMINAR IN VETERINARY MEDICINE
(1-16). Seminars and case discussions on
selected topics by students, staff, and others.
Graded P/N.
VMC 782. EMERGENCY CARE (1). One-week
rotation in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital during
non-regular hours. Practice and instruction in
caring for critically ill patients. PREREQS: Fourthyear professional standing.
VMC 783. THERIOGENOLOGY I (4). To present
the clinical applications of reproductive physiology,
anatomy, embryology, pathology and microbiology
in domesticated animals.
VMC 784. THERIOGENOLOGY II (2). To present
the clinical applications of reproductive physiology,
anatomy, embryology, pathology and microbiology
in domesticated animals.
VMC 785. SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY (7).
A lecture and laboratory course covering the
diagnosis, operative methods, and aftercare of
common small animal surgical conditions.
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VMC 786. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (1). Diagnosis
and treatment of feline, canine and equine
problem behaviors including aggression, anxiety,
house-soiling and compulsive behaviors.
VMC 787. THIRD-YEAR CLINICS (1). An
introductory clinical experience for third-year
veterinary students.
VMC 789. PET PRACTICE (3). Additional clinical
training in primary care pet practice at a Banfield
Pet Hospital. Graded P/N. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 790. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (1-16). Oneto four-week periods. Section 1: Large Animal
Clinical Experience/Topics (1-16). Section 2: Small
Animal Clinical Experience/Topics (1-16). Section
3: Mixed Animal Clinical Experience/Topics (1-16).
Section 4: Small Animal Private Practice (1-16).
Section 5: Special Studies (1-16). Some sections
graded P/N. Lec/lab. PREREQS: Fourth-year
professional standing.
VMC 791. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL
MEDICINE (6). A clinical rotation in small animal
internal medicine at the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital. Emphasis will be placed on patient
evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
dogs and cats. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing
in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 792. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL
MEDICINE II (3-6). A two-week, three-credit
clinical elective rotation in small animal internal
medicine at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Emphasis will be placed on patient evaluation,
diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dogs and
cats. PREREQS: VMC 791 is recommended.
VMC 793. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL
SURGERY (6). Clinical training in small animal
surgery in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
PREREQS: (VMC 725 or VM 725) and (VMC 785
or VM 785), Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine mandatory.
VMC 794. OHS SMALL ANIMAL PRIMARY
CARE (3). Two-week rotation at OHS to gain
experience with an emphasis on surgery, medical
case workup, exam room protocol and behavior
basics. PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in
veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 795. NECROPSY AND EMERGENCY (3).
Clinical experience in necropsy to learn proper
necropsy and sample collection techniques.
Students also will assist in the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital during evening hours, learning to care
for critically ill patients. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 796. CLINICAL IMAGING (3). A clinical
course for 4th year veterinary students in which
they will assume primary responsibility for
performing common radiographic procedures.
PREREQS: Fourth-year standing in veterinary
medicine is mandatory.
VMC 797. SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCY
(1). A one-week clinical rotation in small animal
emergency and critical care at the Veterinary
Teaching Hospital. PREREQS: Fourth-year
standing in veterinary medicine is mandatory.
VMC 798. CLINICAL SMALL ANIMAL
SURGERY II (3-6). Clinical training in small
animal surgery in the College of Veterinary
Medicine, Lois B. Acheson Veterinary Teaching
Hospital. PREREQS: VMC 725, VMC 785,
VMC 793 recommended.
VMC 799. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
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