Western University Livestock Mixed Practice
GPVEC Case Presentation Guidelines
During this rotation groups of two or three students will be assigned a clinical topic to present to their classmates and GPVEC
faculty. The presentation should be designed to meet the following expectations.
1. Steps for creation of the presentation should include:
a. Develop teaching goals.
b. Draft an outline.
c. Prepare a presentation from the outline that meets the original goals.
2. It will include an appropriate case scenario related to the typical presentation expected if you experienced it in practice.
3. The case will be presented in SOAP format with appropriate history, collected data, problem list, rule outs, plans, and
dynamic updating of the SOAP as information presents itself during the evolution of the presentation.
4. Utilization of the “DAMNIT –V” scheme of developing a rule out list. (Degenerative, Anomaly (Genetic), Metabolic,
Neoplastic/Nutritional, Infectious/Inflammatory/Immune, Trauma, Vascular)
5. As part of the presentation you will provide a description of the topic which includes pathophysiology, etiology,
diagnostic techniques and treatments. Additional considerations may be necessary in some cases to provide your
peers with all pertinent information to the case. While we deal with individual animals, they are part of a group of
animals and the management of the group is always an important part of case discussions.
6. Each group will have an assigned faculty mentor and they are expected to meet with the mentor prior to giving their
presentation. Before this meeting each group should have reviewed appropriate resources and information related to
the topic and the case scenario should be completed.
7. Students are expected to research the topic utilizing scientific publications, texts, and other resources including
discussions with faculty.
8. Presentations will last no more than 20 minutes and will be followed by a 10 minute question and answer session.
9. Each student in the group is expected to contribute equally to the development and delivery of the presentation.
Goals:
1. Relate the incidence, signalment, common rule outs and clinical signs of the condition.
2. Discuss pathogenesis and common clinical findings as they relate to history, physical exam and diagnostic test results.
3. Discuss treatment options, complications and outcomes associated with successful control of the condition.
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Subjective: History/signalment including possible presenting complaint(s) common to the condition.
Objective: Exam findings at a distance and hands-on.
Assessment: Rule outs (DAMNIT-V)
Plan: Diagnostic, treatment and prevention plan including prevention of future cases.
Summary
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