Partnering the
University of
Surrey
Referral Practices
presented by
Stuart Carmichael,
Fitzpatrick Referrals
Fitzpatrick Referrals and University of Surrey
1. Academic collaboration developing projects
2. Academic Collaboration developing people
3. Ideological collaboration –’ One Medicine theme’
4. Clinical collaboration
1. Microbiology services
2. Pathology services
3. Engineering services
Project and People Development - Examples
• 3 Fellowships
• 1 PHD student
• 1 Pathology position co-funded with Liphook
• All 3 fellows moved onto employment with UoS or
Fitzpatrick
Ideological Collaboration
• Long term association with UoS
• Worked closely with Vet Biosciences
• Developing the concept of the new veterinary school
• Developing a concept of a new type of fulfilled and
competent graduate
• Concept of ‘One Medicine’ as an objective to define
veterinary education
Clinical Collaboration - Examples
• Development of new microbiological tests for potential
use in practices
• Kinetic and kinematic advancement to give objective
analysis on outcome of some common surgical
interventions
• Access to pathological services for biopsy services
• Engineering work in the development of novel
implants as clinical solutions for animals
Looking Forwards
What would an Education
Advancement Partnership with the
University of Surrey Veterinary
School look like ?
What would an Educational Partnership look like ?
• Share in the clinical education of students( IMR)
• Help prepare new UGs for their career in the
profession (IMR and EMR)
• Share in information advances as a learning network
(New Opportunity)
• Evolve teaching and learning to make it completely
appropriate for the purpose
• Influence the next generation within the veterinary
profession
Where does Fitzpatrick fit in the future ?
• An elective option for students wanting to study
certain disciplines in more detail
• Surgery
• Anaesthesia
• Neurology
• Critical Care
• A key player in the educational network developing
around the new course
• Working with UoS
• Working with partner practices on clinical
projects and education
The Ideal New Veterinary Graduate ?
• Confident
• Competent
• A Communicator
• Functional at Day 1
• Focused
• A team player ….always
A New Adventure
We are pleased to have the opportunity to
influence veterinary education with
University of Surrey
How about you ?
Further Information
• Details of the state-of-the-art
Veterinary School Buildings
Martin Lander
• The next steps
Julia Gerhold
Emily Thomas