Western College of Veterinary Medicine

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Hand Washing... 14 

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Small Animal Clinic ... 14 

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Large Animal Clinic ... 14 

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Posted Protocols... 14 

EXTERNAL ELECTIVE ROTATIONS... 15

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GENERAL

A.

Rotation Dates

Weeks

Dates (all dates are inclusive)

1 - 2 August 24 to September 6, 2009 3 - 4 September 7 to September 20, 2009 5 - 6 September 21 to October 4, 2009 7 - 8 October 5 to October 18, 2009 9 - 10 October 19 to November 1, 2009 11 - 12 November 2 to November 15, 2009 13 - 14 November 16 to November 29, 2009 15 - 16 November 30 to December 13, 2009

Holiday December 14, 2009 to January 3, 2010

17 - 18 January 4 to January 17, 2010

19 - 20 January 18 to January 31, 2010

21 - 22 February 1 to February 14, 2010

23 - 24 February 15 to February 28, 2010

Mid-term Break March 1 to March 7, 2010

25 - 26 March 8 to March 21, 2010

27 - 28 March 22 to April 4, 2010

29 - 30 April 5 to April 18, 2010

31 - 32 April 19 to April 30, 2010

QUARTER 1: Monday, August 24 to Sunday, October 18, 2009 QUARTER 2: Monday, October 19 to Sunday, December 13, 2009

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B.

Objectives, Goals and Principles

1. Objectives

This course is designed to assist students to acquire the breadth of knowledge and skills to enable them to have the competence and confidence to become veterinarians at the entry level of the profession. The importance of professional conduct and life-long learning will be emphasized. The course will afford students an opportunity to pursue areas of special interest.

2. Goals

a) To help students to develop the observation and communication skills required to carry out a general assessment of animals and their environment and to collect relevant clinical

information.

b) To enhance the student=s ability to handle, restrain and examine animals and to obtain samples from, perform diagnostic procedures on, and provide therapy to these animals. c) To enable the students to develop the ability to organize, analyse and integrate information

effectively in order to make rational decisions relating to the diagnosis, prognosis, management and control of diseases. The problem-oriented approach should be practised using clinical case material to develop problem-solving skills.

d) To give the students experience using the current resources (literature, textbooks, computer data bases) to obtain information about clinical cases and make rational plans for diagnosis, therapy, prevention and control of diseases. The development of these self-directed learning skills should promote an enthusiasm for life-long learning.

e) To encourage students to critically evaluate and question the veterinary literature and accepted veterinary practice.

f) To encourage consultation with specialists and to learn the indications and procedures for consultation and referral of cases.

g) To increase student awareness, through discussion and example, of the professional standards of ethical conduct and the obligations and responsibilities involved in providing veterinary care to the community.

h) To help students to develop the skills to communicate effectively with animal owners, support staff, colleagues and the general public.

i) To encourage student awareness of the current standards of animal welfare.

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3. Principles

a) Students must have a sound education in the prerequisite subjects in Veterinary Medicine. This course represents the final phase of the DVM Program and further seeks to permanently entrench the motivation and skills required for independent learning. The course will strive for an appropriate balance between the technical and academic aspects of veterinary medicine.

b) The course requires that all students be exposed to a core experience relating to companion and food animals. In addition, students will have the opportunity to select additional exposure to species and disciplines of their choice.

c) A substantial portion of the course will be taught by dedicated faculty members who will also supervise those portions of the program taught by interns and residents. The reward system of the college must be supportive of this activity. The college should provide opportunities for faculty to enhance their teaching skills and expertise in the assessment of student performance.

d) Students will be required to achieve a high standard of performance in the course to ensure that the goals of the course are being fulfilled. Student evaluation will be based on a grading system that is comprehensive, instructive and fair. (Students who have achieved this standard should be capable of meeting requirements for licensure). Students should meet the

established standards and also have the opportunity to achieve their full potential relative to the art and science of veterinary medicine.

e) The course will be supported by the Veterinary Teaching Hospital which will assist the clinical faculty efforts to maintain viable case-load with an appropriate balance between routine and referral cases and numbers of equine, food animal, companion animal, exotic animal and alternate livestock species.

f) The University, College and Veterinary Teaching Hospital must support the course by providing adequate facilities, support staff and Astate of the art@ equipment.

g) The course will be supported by a budgetary process that, at the discretion of faculty, will support utilization of cases for teaching exclusive of financial constraints.

h) The course will be supported by high quality diagnostic laboratories.

i) The course will be continually evaluated by the VINT 580 Committee to assure that the goals of the course are attained and that the course continues to function based upon these

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C.

Structure

The fourth year program is 32 weeks long. The course consists of a number of rotations of varying length. Most of the rotations are internal i.e.: they are on campus and offered by departments or groups within the WCVM. Students may also elect external or off campus experiences subject to the guidelines discussed below.

Veterinary Clinics VINT 580.32 is a 32-credit course, 1 credit per week of rotations (32). Students are required to fulfil all requirements of rotation selection.

Most rotations are taken during the regular academic year, but some may be taken during the summer months at times established by the instructors of those rotations. Under special circumstances, some external rotations may also be scheduled outside the academic year.

1. Internal Rotations

Internal rotations are those that are under the direct supervision of a member of the WCVM faculty. The majority of these are taken on campus although some require off campus travel. The specific objectives, assignments and requirements for individual internal rotations are established by the instructors within the rotations. Department Heads will assume final responsibility for the rotations offered by their departments.

2. External Rotations

External rotations are off-campus experiences not under the direct supervision of a member of the WCVM faculty. Applications for external rotations will be approved by the Fourth Year

Teachers and Examiners Committee on an individual basis. The criteria and application procedure for external rotations is listed on page 15 of the manual.

3. Student Selection of Rotations

Students will select the rotations of their choice in accordance with Year IV curricular

requirements. Students will be scheduled according to the system approved by the Fourth Year Teachers and Examiners Committee with every effort being made to accommodate student requests.

4. Changes During the Academic Year

Students will be allowed two (2) rotation changes throughout the academic year providing there are spaces available in the rotation of choice. Only under very exceptional circumstances will additional spaces be created in rotations. The rotation the student is leaving must be left with sufficient student numbers to make the rotation function. This is at the discretion of the instructor in charge. All changes must be discussed with the instructor(s) in charge of the rotations. Students will be required to complete a Rotation Change Request Form. (Forms are available on the WCVM Home web page under ‘Student Affairs’ ‘Fourth Year Rotations’

www.usask.ca/wcvm/students/4year or from the Student Services Office, Room 4117.) Application for changes must be made at least two weeks prior to the rotation start date. Completed forms are to be handed in at Room 4117.

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D.

Changes in the Structure of the Fourth Year Program

Changes involving content, objectives and assignments within individual rotations can be made by the appropriate instructors in consultation with their Department Head. These changes must be made, finalized and submitted to the Fourth Year Teachers and Examiners Committee before December 31.

E.

Evaluation

1. Grading

Instructors will be responsible for evaluating students on their rotation and for assigning a grade. A copy of the grading form for each rotation is available to each student at the beginning of each rotation so they can become familiar with the criteria used in the evaluation procedure. Factors used in student assessment include case discussions, small group tutorials, observation of student performance, and performance of assignments, which may include a written test. The individual rotation grades are used to calculate a final grade for the VINT 580.32 course. Individual grades will be weighted according to the length of the rotation and a weighted average calculated. 2. Promotion Regulations

a) A minimum grade of 50% is required in each rotation and a cumulative average of 60% is required for successful completion of the VINT 580.32 course.

b) A student obtaining less than 50% in a rotation will be deemed to have failed the rotation. The student will be given the opportunity to improve their grade in that rotation to a passing level in accordance with the individual rotation requirements as outlined in this handbook. This privilege will be granted only once for the entire academic year.

c) Failure to successfully upgrade the rotation in accordance with #b above, failure of a second rotation or, failure to obtain a weighted average of 60% constitutes failure of the course. (Note: Such a student, at the discretion of the faculty may be permitted an alternative opportunity to improve their grade or, to repeat the year. A student repeating the year would be required to meet the requirements for promotion as outlined above).

d) Students who receive a failing grade will be required to meet with the appropriate Department Head, the course instructor, the Chairman of the Fourth Year Teachers and Examiners Committee, and the faculty advisor.

e) Grades for individual rotations will be recorded in the Student Services office and will be made available to students for the purpose of job applications, etc.

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F.

Upgrading a Failed Rotation

The following are the requirements for upgrading a failure in each of the rotations: 1. Anesthesia

Students failing the anesthesiology rotation will be required to satisfactorily complete another two weeks rotation comprising of large and small animal anesthesia. The rotation will be structured to remedy particularly weak points in a student=s performance. The rotation may be taken at any time following the end of the academic year by arrangement with the senior anesthesiologist, or prior to this if scheduling allowed. In some circumstances an oral and/or written examination may be given in addition or in lieu of the repeated rotation.

2. BC SPCA Animal Welfare

Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

3. Beef Cow-Calf Management

The requirements to upgrade any of the Beef Production marks will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the instructors. Oral or written examinations, written assignments or additional clinical work are some of the options that may be utilized. The requirements to upgrade a failure in the rotation will depend on the individual=s weaknesses.

4. Canada West Veterinary Specialists - Dermatology

5. Canada West Veterinary Specialists - Neurology

6. Clinical Microbiology

The student will be required to repeat the rotation with another scheduled group or, if this is not possible during elective time, the instructors may administer an oral or written examination at a time to be determined by the instructors.

7. Clinical Pathology

The student will be required to repeat the rotation and achieve a passing grade. The rotation may be repeated at a time convenient for the instructors including the period between the end of Quarter 4 and graduation.

8. Dairy Field Service

Requirements for improving a failing grade in Dairy Production Medicine will be determined on an individual student basis by the rotation instructors.

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9. Dentistry

Students who fail the dentistry rotation will be given the opportunity to upgrade their grade to a pass by repeating the entire rotation at a time determined by the instructor or other means decided by the instructor.

10. Diagnostic Pathology

Successful completion of a rotation requires regular attendance and satisfactory participation in scheduled activities. Failure to achieve a passing grade in either portion of the rotation, i.e., clinical pathology or necropsy will constitute a failure. On a case-by-case basis, students will be given an opportunity to remedy a deficiency by participation in future rotations or other special arrangements convenient for the instructor. Students should also note that failure to attend less than four full days of either portion of the rotation will constitute incomplete participation. 11. Ecosystem Health

Students failing this rotation will be given an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. An alternative task will be designed to address specific weaknesses in a student=s performance.

12. Edmonton Valley Zoo

13. Epidemiology, Public Health and Regulatory Veterinarian

Students failing this rotation will be given an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. An alternate task will be designed to address specific weaknesses in a student=s performance.

14. Equine Field Service

Students failing the Equine field service rotation will be required to repeat the rotation in its entirety at a time determined by the instructors.

15. Field Service

Requirements for improving a failing grade in the field service rotation will be determined on an individual student basis by the rotation instructors. These requirements will be based upon the objectives of the rotation and the deficiencies perceived by the instructors.

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17. Large Animal Medicine

A student who obtains a grade of less than 50% on the rotation will be deemed to have failed the rotation. In this instance the department will give the student an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. Normally this will amount to repeating the rotation during a time period that will be agreed upon by the department head and the Large Animal Medicine faculty in consultation with the student. Every reasonable attempt will be made to accomplish this prior to spring Convocation; however, we do not guarantee that this will be possible.

18. Large Animal Medicine & Surgery

A student receiving less than 50% will be given an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. The student will be required to make up the deficiencies identified by the

instructors by repeating a two-week block between the end of the academic year and graduation. The duties required during this time will be determined on an individual basis and in some circumstances an oral and/or practical exam may be given in addition or in lieu of the repeated rotation.

19. Large Animal Surgery

A student receiving less than 50% will be given an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. The student will be required to make up the deficiencies identified by the

instructors by repeating a two-week block between the end of the academic year and graduation. The duties required during this time will be determined on an individual basis and in some circumstances an oral and/or practical exam may be given in addition or in lieu of the repeated rotation.

20. Manitoba Swine

21. Medical Imaging

A student who has failed a 580 diagnostic imaging rotation may upgrade the failing mark to a ‘pass= by successfully completing a one-week supplemental rotation in diagnostic imaging. This supplemental rotation may be taken the first week following the end of Quarter 4. This

supplemental rotation will focus specifically on whatever weakness(es) the student demonstrated during his/her original radiology rotation.

22. Necropsy

Students obtaining less than 50% in the Necropsy rotation will be given the opportunity to repeat the rotation at a time convenient for instructors. This time will include the period between the end of Quarter 4 and graduation.

23. Northern Community Health

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24. Okotoks Feedlot Health Management and Saskatoon Feedlot

The requirements to upgrade any of the Beef Production marks will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the instructors. Oral or written examinations, written assignments or additional clinical work are some of the options that may be utilized. The requirements to upgrade a failure in the rotation will depend on the individual=s weaknesses.

25. Ophthalmology

Students who fail the ophthalmology rotation will be given the opportunity to upgrade their mark to a Apass@ by repeating the entire rotation at a time determined by the instructor.

26. Poultry Diagnostic Pathology and Field Service

Students failing this rotation will be given an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. Students obtaining less that 50% in the poultry rotation will be given an alternative task to address specific weaknesses in a student’s performance.

27. Small Animal Critical Care

A student who fails the two-week small animal critical care elective will be offered an

opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. This will normally be through repeating the 2-week rotation at a time approved by the rotation instructor. In some circumstances (to be determined by the instructor involved) an oral and/or written examination will be administered in addition or in lieu of the repeated rotation.

28. Small Animal Medicine

A student who fails the four-week small animal medicine rotation will be offered an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. This will normally be through repeating the four-week block during the first four weeks of the next academic year. In some circumstances (to be determined by the instructors involved) an oral and/or practical examination will be administered in addition to or in lieu of the repeated rotation.

29. Small Animal Nutrition

A student who obtains a grade of less than 50% has failed the rotation. In this instance the department will give the student an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing mark. The student will be required to write a short paper agreed upon by both student and instructor. 30. Small Animal Surgery

a) Students failing a small animal surgery rotation will be given an opportunity to upgrade their mark by repeating that rotation. The student may make up the failed rotation during any regularly scheduled small animal surgery rotation.

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31. Small Ruminants

Students failing this rotation will be given an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. An alternate task will be designed to address specific weaknesses in a student=s performance.

32. Swine Practice

Students receiving a failing grade will have an opportunity to improve their grade by repeating the full rotation. This opportunity can be taken at the next available scheduled offering of the rotation. NOTE: Because the rotation is usually offered only once a year and enrollment is limited, this opportunity may not occur until the next academic year.

33. Theriogenology

Students failing this rotation will be given the opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level by repeating the rotation or upgrading in a specific area at the discretion of, and at a time approved by the rotation instructors.

34. Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)

Requirements for upgrading to be determined on an individual basis. 35. Winnipeg Assiniboine Park Zoo – Zoo Practice

36. Winnipeg Humane Society Shelter Medicine

37. Zoological, Exotic and Wildlife Medicine

A student who fails the ZEW rotation will be offered an opportunity to improve their grade to a passing level. This will normally be through repeating the 2-week rotation at a time approved by the rotation instructors. In some circumstances (to be determined by the instructors involved) an oral and/or written examination will be administered in addition or in lieu of the repeated rotation.

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G.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital Policies

1. VTH Dress Code

Students are expected to dress professionally in accordance with their respective rotations. Clean white laboratory coats or coveralls and nametags must be worn. Clean blue lab coats are worn when dressed in surgery scrubs and leaving the hospital area. WCVM picture identification badges must be worn at all times. Clothing and shoes/boots should be neat and clean. No blue jeans or shorts are permitted. Footwear is to be closed toe and heel. Baseball caps are not acceptable for in-clinic rotations. Students will be interacting with the public so a professional appearance must be maintained at all times.

2. VTH Medical Records & Client Confidentiality

The health record of any patient of the VTH is a legal document. In addition, all matters related to a patient’s record and clinical condition are strictly confidential and may be communicated only among VTH staff and students involved in the care of the animal (including participants in rounds and other classes) or to the animal’s owner or their authorized agent. Students have access to information (client financial/personal) within our computer database, which is also highly confidential. This information is not to be disclosed to anyone.

3. Hospital Residence

The Hospital residence is locked at all times. Students will be issued keys by the VTH Office and will be required to provide a $10 deposit which will be refunded when the key is returned.

Students need to clearly understand that dogs are absolutely, positively prohibited from the Hospital Residence. As students within the VTH, you have a responsibility to ensure that dogs are not allowed in the residence

Our janitorial staff takes pride in maintaining their areas of responsibility, including the Hospital Residence. Please assist them in keeping your residence as clean as possible.

4. Student Pagers

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H.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital Biosecurity

We can enhance the biosecurity within the VTH by making a few simple practices part of our routine. The easiest practice/habit we can adopt that will make a significant difference is hand washing. 1. Hand Washing

• Wash hands before and after touching animal 2. Small Animal Clinic

• Hand washing as above • Abide by hospital dress code • Surgery Scrubs with blue lab coat • Proper footwear

• Rectal sleeves on thermometers • Disposable leashes

• Isolation for respiratory, GI & other infectious diseases • No eating/drinking in restricted clinic areas as posted • Query clinician early

3. Large Animal Clinic • Hand washing as above • New hand washing stations

• No eating/drinking in restricted clinic areas as posted

• Any animal admitted with diarrhea goes immediately to isolation • Proper footwear

• Do not wear coveralls and dirty footwear in rest of building • Query clinician early

4. Posted Protocols

• Follow protocols specific to given area or case as posted, including food/drink in restricted areas.

• Isolation, Small Animals • Isolation, Large Animals • MRSA

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EXTERNAL ELECTIVE ROTATIONS

For Complete Externship details refer to the ‘Externship Program Policies and Procedures’ booklet.

Definition: An externship is a rotation that occurs away from the WCVM and is under the supervision and responsibility of someone other than a WCVM faculty member.

A.

General Policies

1. Arrangements for travel must be such that they have minimal affect on the adjacent rotations. These arrangements should be discussed with the instructors involved before being finalized.

B.

Responsibilities of the Student

1. While away on an externship students should consider themselves representatives of the WCVM and conduct themselves in a manner that will reflect positively on the College.

2. All costs and arrangements for travel, accommodation and food are the student's sole responsibility. Students travelling outside of Canada should consult the Office of Student Services for visa regulations.

3. Prior to leaving, students should make sure they have reviewed all relevant lecture material and reviewed procedural and technical skills.

4. Ensure they have the appropriate protective clothing and footwear plus basic equipment such as stethoscope, thermometer, etc.

5. During the externship students must maintain a case/activity log that on completion of the rotation must be verified by the External Rotation Supervisor and the WCVM faculty advisor who supported the externship.

6. Upon your return, you must complete and submit a written report (using the Externship

Evaluation form) on the external experience which should outline the adequacy and variety of the case load, the level of supervision received, extent to which the original objectives were met, other learning experiences available such as journals and reference material, etc.

The Evaluation Form is available on the WCVM Home Page under ‘Student Affairs’ ‘Fourth Year Rotations’ or from the WCVM Student Service Office, Room 4117.

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IMPORTANT INSURANCE ISSUES

A.

Liability Insurance

1. University of Saskatchewan Students

The liability policy includes “professional services” coverage which protects the students from lawsuits or claims which may arise in respect of any professional activity related to the discipline in which they are so registered, in furtherance of their education or training in such discipline. The University of Saskatchewan’s professional liability insurance policy covers all registered students while in pursuit of their academic requirements, performing any duty or taking part in any activity which is considered part of regular or extraordinary studies connected with the University. This policy then will be effective if you are on an approved externship, under approved supervision.

For externships outside of Canada professional liability coverage may be strictly limited and contingent on adequate supervision. Students are advised not to place themselves in situations where their coverage may be compromised. The supervisor in charge of your externship will be notified of this coverage.

2. Non-University of Saskatchewan Students

If a student visits the University of Saskatchewan from another institution, they must provide a Certificate similar to that mentioned above since there is no coverage provided by the University of Saskatchewan for these students. The University’s Office of Risk Management and Insurance Services should be informed of such visitors and receive a copy of the Certificate of Insurance.

B.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is provided by the University for students travelling on University business. This insurance covers the trip (“in-transit”) portion only. Once you have arrived at your destination the coverage no longer applies. The University’s Office of Risk Management and Insurance Services must be provided with written details of the travel itinerary prior to the trip taking place. The following information should be provided: Student name(s), destinations, dates and a brief description of the purpose of the travel.

The student or instructor should complete an “Authority to Travel” form for all out-of-province travel relating to their undergraduate or graduate program.

C.

Medical Services and Health Insurance

The University does not provide any insurance coverage of this sort. You are encouraged to make sure that your provincial health plan covers you for your medical and health services costs while you are attending the University of Saskatchewan. (DVM students should also ensure that their provincial health plans provide coverage at elective and externship locations).

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If you are travelling outside of Canada, it may be advisable to purchase additional health care insurance.

All full-time students are automatically enrolled in the USSU Student Health & Dental Plan. The maintenance and adequacy of such coverage is the responsibility of the student.

D.

Disability Insurance

Disability insurance is not provided.

Note: Other types of insurance such as disability insurance or life insurance are not provided to undergraduate or graduate students by the University of Saskatchewan. For example, if you are permanently or temporarily disabled while pursuing your academic program or while working in the Clinics, the University does not provide for disability insurance (or for life insurance).

For information regarding the purchase of disability or life insurance consult you insurance broker. A CVMA package is available for veterinarians; for more information contact the CVMA.

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ROTATION COORDINATORS

Anesthesia ...Dr. T. Duke BC SPCA Animal Welfare ...Dr. J. Lawson Beef Cow-Calf Management ...Dr. J. Campbell Canada West Veterinary Specialists – Dermatology ...Dr. V. Defalque Canada West Veterinary Specialists – Neurology ...Dr. N. Sharp Clinical Microbiology ...Dr. M. Chirino Clinical Pathology...Dr. B. Kidney Dairy Field Service ...Dr. T. Carruthers Dentistry...Dr. J. Anthony

Diagnostic Pathology ...Dr. B. Kidney & Dr. E. Simko Ecosystem Health ...Dr. J. Smits

Edmonton Valley Zoo Veterinary Hospital – Zoo Medicine ...Dr. M. Ness

Epidemiology, Public Health and Regulatory Veterinarian...Dr. B. Althouse & Dr. B. Lundquist Equine Practice ...Dr. S. Manning

Field Service General...Dr. T. Carruthers Foreign Animal Disease and Laboratory Animal ...Dr. J. Copps Large Animal Medicine ...Dr. C. Clark Large Animal Medicine & Surgery ...Dr. S. Barber Large Animal Surgery 2 & 4...Dr. S. Barber Manitoba Swine ...Dr. J. Harding Medical Imaging ...Dr. T. Silver Necropsy ...Dr. E. Simko Northern Community Health ...Dr. S. Kutz Okotoks Feedlot Health Management...Dr. J. Campbell Ophthalmology...Dr. L. Sandmeyer Poultry Diagnostic Pathology and Field Service ...Dr. S. Gomis Saskatoon Feedlot ...Dr. J. Campbell Small Animal Critical Care ...Dr. J. Ogeer Small Animal Medicine ...Dr. E. Snead Small Animal Nutrition...Dr. M. Smart Small Animal Surgery 2 & 4...Dr. K. Linn Small Ruminants ...Dr. C. Clark Swine Practice...Dr. J. Harding Theriogenology ...Dr. A. Barth VIDO...Dr. P. Griebel Winnipeg Assiniboine Park Zoo – Zoo Practice ...Dr. C. Enright Winnipeg Humane Society Shelter Medicine ...Dr. E. Anseeuw Zoological, Exotic and Wildlife Medicine 1 & 2...Dr. D. Parker

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ROTATION DESCRIPTIONS

Anesthesia

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. T. Duke

DURATION: 4 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 1-4 August 24 – September 20, 2009

Weeks 5-8 September 21 – October 18, 2009

Weeks 9-12 October 19 – November 15, 2009 Weeks 13-16 November 16 – December 13, 2009 Weeks 17-20 January 4 – January 31, 2010 Weeks 21-24 February 1 – February 28, 2010 Weeks 25-28 March 8 – April 4, 2010 Weeks 29-32 April 5 – April 30, 2010 STUDENT NUMBERS: 8 - 10 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: This course is designed to introduce the student to all aspects of clinical veterinary anesthesiology. The student is expected to develop manipulative skills in such areas as venepuncture/IV catheterization, endotracheal intubation and nerve block. Students are expected to develop their

knowledge of anesthetic management, the pathophysiology of anesthesia and the special techniques required for anesthesia of patients suffering from disorders of different body systems. A variety of anesthetic techniques should be chosen by the student in order to obtain as wide an experience as possible.

Students are generally assigned to the Large Animal and Small Animal Anesthesia. Flexibility between Large and Small Animal Anesthesia will be allowed depending on student interests, but this may depend on caseload. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with all cases assigned to them and to develop suggestions for the anesthesia management of these cases. These cases and problem case examples are discussed at rounds sessions.

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BC SPCA Animal Welfare

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Jamie Lawson (Chief Animal Health Officer) Ms. Cathy Lewis (Hospital Administrator)

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 15-16 November 30 – December 13, 2009 Weeks 17-18 January 4 – January 17, 2010 Weeks 23-24 February 15 – February 28, 2010

STUDENT NUMBERS: 2 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: Open to all senior year veterinary students interested in the welfare of animals and prepared to spend two weeks in a tightly scheduled, demanding but highly informative rotation.

Goals:

1. To provide hands-on medical, surgical and animal welfare experience. 2. To demonstrate recent advances in animal sheltering that reduce stress,

promote health and increase adoption success.

3. To provide practical experience on enforcement of animal cruelty laws. 4. To expose future veterinarians to the everyday problems faced by the BC

SPCA and other humane sheltering organizations.

5. To provide insight into the seriousness of pet overpopulation and the terrible waste that results.

6. To invite future veterinarians to be part of the solution to a humane society.

Components:

1. HOSPITAL – SURGERY AND MEDICINE: work alongside veterinarians and technologists at a very busy not-for-profit hospital; students with interest and ability may have the opportunity to spay and neuter shelter animals.

2. SHELTER AHT – VANCOUVER: work directly with the shelter technologist assisting in the day-to-day duties of disease management, sanitation, animal welfare etc.

3. SHELTER AHT – MOBILE : accompany an AHT offering technical assistance to outlying shelters.

4. DEPT OF ANIMAL WELFARE – UBC: visit and interact with Faculty and students while being briefed on their current research.

5. CHARLIE’S FOOD BANK: actively participate for an out-reach program at Canada’s poorest postal code.

6. ANIMAL PROTECTION OFFICER (APO) RIDE-ALONG: accompany a Special Provincial Constable from the Cruelty Investigations Dept. as they carry-out their daily duties.

7. HUMANE EDUCATION – GENERAL: gain an overview of BC SPCA programs and goals.

8. HUMANE EDUCATION – FARM ANIMAL WELFARE: an overview of farm animal welfare initiatives including the “BC SPCA

CERTIFIED” food labeling program.

9. HUMANE EDUCATION – ANIMAL WELFARE: cutting edge shelter welfare programs as presented by an internationally recognized

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10. VANCOUVER CITY POUND: tour and seminar on recent innovations for Animal Control.

11. WILD ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE - Vancouver Island: rehab facility for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife

12. GRIZZLY BEAR SANCTUARY: seasonal at Grouse Mountain 13. VANCOUVER ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC: optional

participation at an after-hours quality emergency care facility.

14. SPECIAL EVENTS: unscheduled opportunities (e.g. barn fire, oil spill, large scale cruelty seizures) may be worked into the rotation and thus displace scheduled components.

15. VANCOUVER PUBLIC AQUARIUM: spend a day of medicine/surgery with the aquarium’s staff veterinarian. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodation. Some assistance in finding accommodation may be available through the Supervisors.

CONTACTS: Dr. Jamie Lawson Ms. Cathy Lewis

(604) 709-4654 (604)709-4655

jameslawson@spca.bc.ca clewis@spca.bc.ca

* A student may take this rotation only once.

Note: Students interested in doing an unofficial externship on their own time (e.g. summer) can contact Dr. Lawson directly.

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Beef Cow-Calf Management

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. J. Campbell, S. Hendrick and F. Schumann

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 31-32 April 19 – April 30, 2010 STUDENT NUMBERS: 6 students

DESCRIPTIVE: The goal of this rotation is to introduce the students to the role of veterinarians providing health management services to beef cow-calf operations. Students will be given the opportunity to tour various farm operations and appreciate the differences in management that exist within the industry. There may be the opportunity to participate in herd outbreak investigations when available and other clinical work such as calf processing and bull breeding soundness evaluations in cow-calf herds in the area. Seminars with WCVM faculty and invited speakers will focus on nutrition and pasture management, records and data analysis, genetics, reproductive management, weaning strategies, along with economic and marketing tools for cow-calf producers. It is advised that students electing to take this rotation should have a strong focus on food animal production medicine.

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Canada West Veterinary Specialists – Dermatology

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Vincent Defalque,

Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 15-16 November 30 – December 13, 2009 Weeks 17-18 January 4 – January 17, 2010

STUDENT NUMBERS: 1 student per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: Open to student with a strong interest in Veterinary Dermatology and/or those student who wish to do a small animal internship.

Students will be expected to assist the dermatologist and the dermatology animal health technician in the examination, diagnostic tests and treatment of patients in the care of the dermatology service

OBJECTIVES: History taking

Be able to formulate an adequate differential diagnosis based on seasonality of pruritus

Be able to rank different allergic dermatitides based on: - Presence of respiratory and/or GI signs

- Typical localization of lesions - Age of onset of pruritus Dermatological examination

Be familiar with name of common dermatological lesions

Be able to distinguish between primary and secondary skin lesions Infectious skin diseases

Know the differential diagnosis of folliculitis in dogs

Understand the difference between surface, superficial and deep pyodermas Be able to perform/read ear and skin cytologies

Be familiar with appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy for pyodermas Be aware of the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections Be familiar with appropriate topical antimicrobial therapy

Parasitic skin diseases

Know the differences between demodicosis and scabies

Be able to perform/read acetate tape preparations, superficial and deep skin scrapings

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Ear diseases

Be familiar with causes of otitis externa/media

Be familiar with appropriate topical therapy for otitis externa Feline pruritus

Be familiar with different cutaneous patterns and causes of pruritus MISCELLANEOUS Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 9:00 – 5:00

Friday – Time to be determined – Between 2-3 hours of journal club Journal clubs:

First Friday – Go over required reading (see below), objectives, Q&A Second Friday – Go over 2-3 scientific articles of the extern’s choice, objectives, Q&A.

Evaluation: Students will be graded using the standard WCVM evaluation form. An oral or written examination covering the objectives will take place on the second Friday and will conclude the externship.

Required reading (package will be mailed prior to externship): Treatment protocols for demodicosis

Causes of otitis externa Malassezia dermatitis Staphylococcal pyoderma

Results of allergen-specific immunotherapy in atopic dogs

Systematic review of the pharmacotherapy of canine atopic dermatitis Attire: Extern’s own surgical scrubs or lab coat

Remuneration: None Housing: Not provided

Travel: Students are expected to provide their own means to come to Vancouver

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CONTACT: Dr. Vincent Defalque

Canada West Veterinary Specialists & Critical Care Hospital

1988 Kootenay Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 4Y3

Phone: (604) 473-4882

Fax: (604) 473-4898

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Clinical Microbiology

(Clinical Parasitology, Virology, Bacteriology, Molecular Biology and Immunology)

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. M. Chirino, J. Ellis, D. Haines, J. Hill and L. Polley

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 3-4 September 7 – September 20, 2009 Weeks 13-14 November 16 – November 29, 2009 STUDENT NUMBERS: 12 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: The main objective of this rotation is for students to learn to make optimal use of the services of the diagnostic microbiology laboratories. Emphasis is given to the need for: i) the provision of a satisfactory and pertinent history, ii) proper selection, collection and transportation of samples, iii) selection of appropriate laboratory tests, and iv) the integration of laboratory data and clinical information for solving problems in individual animals and herds. Students will develop an appreciation of the practical application of new tests and laboratory procedures. Current and archival material will be used extensively as a basis for case discussions.

This rotation has also been expanded to provide an opportunity for review of the major pathogens affecting veterinary species in Canada, for an update of emerging veterinary microbiological problems and for discussions of the treatment and control options for important veterinary pathogens.

Students will rotate through the major areas of microbiological diagnostic medicine:

Bacteriology (coordinated by Dr. Chirino), Immunology (coordinated by Dr. Haines), Molecular Diagnostics (coordinated by Dr. Hill) Parasitology (coordinated by Dr. Polley), Virology (coordinated by Dr. Ellis)

Each section may have additional participants including other Department of Veterinary Microbiology faculty and other scientists with microbiological expertise.

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Clinical Pathology

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. H. Burgess, R. Dickinson, M. Jackson, M. Kerr, B. Kidney, S. Myers and others (to be determined)

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 25-26 March 8 – March 21, 2010 Weeks 27-28 March 22 – April 4, 2010 Weeks 29-30 April 5 – April 18, 2010 Weeks 31-32 April 19 – April 30, 2010 STUDENT NUMBERS: 2 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: Students who complete the two week mandatory rotation in Laboratory Diagnostics are eligible to take an elective two week rotation. These rotations will be available to two students per rotation who will assist the pathologist on duty.

Four such rotations will be offered (Total of eight students).

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Dairy Field Service

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. T. Carruthers

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 1-2 August 24 – September 6, 2009 Weeks 13-14 November 15 – November 29, 2009 Weeks 29-30 April 5 – April 18, 2010

STUDENT NUMBERS: 3 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: Students will participate in dairy herd health visits with Dr. Carruthers in the mornings and some afternoons. As available, additional farm visits for nutritional, heifer management or milk quality will be arranged. In addition, there will be a series of lectures/seminars on a variety of topics related to dairy production medicine; including nutrition, reproduction, milk quality, biosecurity, cow comfort, heifer hustle, etc.

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Dentistry

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. J. Anthony

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 1-2 August 24 – September 6, 2009 Weeks 5-6 September 21 – October 4, 2009 Weeks 15-16 November 30 – December 13, 2009 Weeks 17-18 January 4 – January 17, 2010 Weeks 21-22 February 1 – February 14, 2010 STUDENT NUMBERS: 4 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: To enable the student to apply the principles of marketing, fiscal management, organizational management, time management, client

communication and management, history evaluation, both general as well as oral examination, medical as well as surgical therapy and disease prevention in a clinical setting.

To refine the students skills in oral evaluation. To relate oral pathology with systemic, transmittable and potential zoonotic complications.

To refine the students skills in oral imaging and interpretation.

To refine the students skills in ethical and humane treatment management. To refine the students skills in oral tissue handling and treatment.

To refine the students skills at balanced anesthesia and pain control management in relationship to the oral cavity.

To develop and make the student aware of safety practices for themselves and others (assistants, office staff, clients, and the patient).

To develop the students skills to allow them to customize home care that is compatible to both the client and patient.

Students will be assigned a topic, which they will be expected to produce both a written and a verbal report.

Grading:

Students will be assessed in the following manor (is subject to change) - 20% Topic report

- 10% Topic presentation

- 20% Tactile, communication skills and professionalism - 20% Participation

- 5% Daily quizzes

- 25% Application of principles - must complete VDE online course

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Agenda:

This is tentative and is subject to change at the instructors’ discretion. Rounds 7:30 a.m.

Each student will be given a topic to present in rounds – home care, oral hygiene, advanced periodontal technique, extraction technique, fracture repair, oral neoplasia, endodontics, exotics/pocket pets

Week 1

Monday (a.m.) Discussion and lab on oral examination, charting, oral hygiene procedures and homecare

(p.m.) Petcetera lab

Tuesday (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults Wednesday (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults Thursday (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults Friday (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults Week 2

Monday (a.m.) Marketing (p.m.) Marketing

Tuesday (a.m.) Periodontal flap lab (p.m.) Extraction lab/Tap muzzle Wednesday (a.m.) Extraction lab cont.

(p.m.) Oral hygiene Thursday (a.m.) project

(p.m.) project

Friday (a.m.) Dental radiology exam (p.m.) Report presentation

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Diagnostic Pathology *

(Clinical Pathology & Necropsy)

INSTRUCTORS: Clinical Pathology: Drs. H. Burgess, R. Dickinson, M. Jackson, M. Kerr, B. Kidney, S. Myers and others (to be determined)

Necropsy: Drs. A. Allen, T. Bollinger, J. Davies, H. Philibert, E. Simko, G. Wobeser and others (to be determined)

DURATION: 2 weeks

Weeks 3-4 September 7 – September 20, 2009

Weeks 7-8 October 5 – October 18, 2009

Weeks 9-10 October 19 – November 1, 2009

Weeks 11-12 November 2 – November 15, 2009

Weeks 13-14 November 16 – November 29, 2009 Weeks 15-16 November 30 – December 13, 2009 Weeks 17-18 January 4 – January 17, 2010 Weeks 19-20 January 18 – January 31, 2010 Weeks 21-22 February 1 – February 14, 2010 Weeks 23-24 February 15 – February 28, 2010 STUDENT NUMBERS: 6-7 students per rotation divided between:

Clinical Pathology (1 week) and Necropsy (1 week). DESCRIPTIVE: Clinical Pathology

This course consists of structured sessions and independent study. Students will evaluate current cases in hematology, chemistry and cytology and discuss laboratory data from cases provided in handout form. Students will gain experience with needle aspiration (lymph nodes, bone marrow and other lesions) and microscopic examination of the samples. Students are expected to integrate laboratory and necropsy data as part of the medical and surgical problem solving experience.

All students are required to attend the Anatomic Pathology seminars at 4:30 p.m. on days that they are conducted and students may be asked to discuss relevant laboratory data. Also, students are required to attend other seminars presented in the department of pathology.

Necropsy

The necropsy portion of the rotation is devoted to the post-mortem

examination, under the supervision of a faculty member, of a range of animal species submitted through Prairie Diagnostic Services. Students gain

experience in necropsy technique, acting on necropsy findings in order to make diagnoses, maintaining personal safety and biosecurity, and writing and presenting concise reports of the findings. Emphasis is placed on the recognition and interpretation of gross lesions, consideration of differential diagnoses, and how to best utilize services offered by a diagnostic laboratory to arrive at a diagnosis. Portions of each day will be used to discuss cases, review selected topics in veterinary pathology, or attend department seminars.

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Ecosystem Health

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. J. Smits

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 3-4 September 7 – September 20, 2009 STUDENT NUMBERS: 4 students from WCVM *

DESCRIPTIVE: The Ecosystem Health Elective is a two-week course for senior veterinary students coming from the four veterinary colleges across Canada. The goals of this course are to enable veterinarians to explain the history and concepts of ecosystem health and sustainable development, to investigate and propose resolutions to animal and human disease problems that have ecosystem implications, and to describe, using specific examples, the relationship between animal and human health issues and the ecosystem in which they are situated.

STRATEGY: The course emphasizes field-based disease investigations, the solutions of which may include ethical, social and legal concerns. The Ontario

Veterinary College, University of Guelph will host this year’s rotation in and around southern Ontario. Case studies may include agroecosystems,

watersheds, and wildlife/domestic animal/human health interactions related to ecosystem health. The course details are still under development.

* Course limit is four students from each of the Canadian Veterinary Colleges. Course cost is $350 per student. (Helps cover food, transportation and

lodging.)

Students must cover the costs of their own to and from Guelph, Ontario (Otherwise, the course will cover transport around Ontario).

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Edmonton Valley Zoo Veterinary Hospital - Zoo Medicine

INSTRUCOTRS: Dr. Milton Ness (Zoo Veterinarian)

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 3-4 September 7 – September 20, 2009 Weeks 25-26 March 8 – March 21, 2010

STUDENT NUMBERS: one student per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: Students will be expected to assist the zoo veterinarian in the examination and treatment of animals in the care or custody of the Valley Zoo. These medical examinations will be performed for various reasons including general wellness exams, illness, emergencies and whatever other problems that may arise. There are approximately 500 animals of 140 different species from all branches of the animal kingdom. In many cases diagnosis and treatment may be developed in an unusual species based on other animal paradigms that the examiner is familiar with. This requires an active and adaptable individual. Many diseases will be diagnosed only after an intensive investigation in the library, internet or inquiries made in the exotic animal veterinary community. There are active breeding programs for a wide variety of species of mammals, amphibians, birds and reptiles in the zoo. Surgery is performed on an as needed basis and involves the same flexibility and adaptability that is required in all medical cases. Many of these surgeries are done on an emergency basis and the student will be expected to be available after hours during this time frame. The surgeries may be performed in the animal’s enclosure, in the veterinary clinic on the zoo grounds or even in a veterinary hospital in the Edmonton area, depending on the animal and the circumstances of the particular case. In some cases the student may be able to scrub in with the surgeon, or in other cases, they may assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.

Anesthesia plays a greater role in the practice of veterinary medicine in a zoo environment and the student should have a strong interest in the anesthesia of exotic domestic animals. Many animals cannot be given a regular annual physical exam without chemical immobilization. The student will be exposed to a variety of different drug administration techniques which may including pole syringe, blow darts, pistol and dart guns.

Laboratory testing is very important in the maintenance of the collection of animals and students will be expected to do complete blood counts,

urinalysis and fecal floatations in a wide variety of species. The nature of the collection and health requirements of the collection are very variable, so the precise nature of the experience will vary tremendously from student to student and season to season.

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton is in the process of moving their facilities adjacent to the grounds of the Valley Zoo and this will provide the student with more opportunity to apply their veterinary education to a wide variety of injured and sick mammals and birds. The student must be aware of disease transfer, asepsis, and the use of biological barriers when moving between the Valley Zoo and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.

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Overview of the Experience: Tour of the Valley Zoo

Introduction to the practice of zoo and exotic animal medicine Safety and handling of a wide variety of zoo animals.

Exposure to a veterinarian’s role in wildlife conservation Zoonotic potential of a variety of wild animals

Vaccination and deworming strategies in a wide variety of species Control of infectious disease in a zoo environment

Diagnostic procedures including fecals, urinalysis, and blood work Anesthesia and monitoring in wildlife

Surgery in a wide variety of species Digital Radiography of exotic animals. Ultrasound examination of exotic animals.

Behaviour consultation in a wide variety of zoo species

Discussion of Animal Rights and Animal Welfare groups in the zoo environment

Discussion of a zoo veterinarian’s role in the media

Discussion of the role of zoo’s in the education of the public. Discussion of the role of zoo’s in basic scientific research. Discussion of CAZA, AZA, AAZV, AAZM

Acquisition, purchase and exchange of zoo animals Other duties as they arise

Attire: Surgical scrubs, large animal coveralls, stethoscope shall be provided by student. The City of Edmonton Requires that all persons wear CSA certified steel toed shoes when handling animals

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

Emergency and evening work may be required on an as needed basis Housing and Transportation: Must be provided by student

Travel: Must be provided by student Recommended References:

Restraint of Wild and Domestic Animals 3rd edition: Fowler

Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia: Nigel Caulcutt (2007)

Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine: Current Therapy 6th edition. Fowler and Miller (2008)

Contact Information: Dr. Milton Ness Zoo Veterinarian

Valley Zoo Veterinary Hospital Edmonton, Alberta

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Epidemiology, Public Health and Regulatory Veterinarian

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. B. Althouse and B. Lundquist

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Personnel Guest Presenters from Specialty Areas

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 19-20 January 18 – January 31, 2010

STUDENT NUMBERS: 6 - 15 students

DESCRIPTIVE: Information presented will expose students to the roles of veterinarians (private practitioners and federal veterinarians) in disease control, public health and regulatory medicine. This information will be presented through a combination of field training, classroom lectures/discussions, and

opportunities for the students to apply their knowledge to real life regulatory, disease outbreak and public health situations.

Field training includes Federal lab, slaughter facility, humane transportation monitoring, TB and EIA testing. Specialty topics include drug and chemical residues, reportable diseases, foreign animal disease emergency management and preparation, export markets, humane issues, meat hygiene and public health.

This rotation has the most comprehensive exposure to foreign animal disease (recognition, action, prevention and control) available at WCVM. Students will be exposed to real cases in the role of the veterinarian at the call, seeing symptoms and the course of the disease.

Student evaluation will be based on participation in class, completion of an FAD presentation, preparation for role playing scenarios and several in-class assignments.

All modules for federal accreditation are covered, including the pre-accreditation exam. Each student who successfully completes this rotation will receive an achievement certificate and a covering letter, a copy of which is to be presented to the District Veterinarian when applying for

accreditation.

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Equine Practice

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. S. Ashburner and S. Manning

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 1-2 August 24 – September 6, 2009 Weeks 3-4 September 7 – September 20, 2009 Weeks 5-6 September 21 – October 4, 2009 Weeks 29-30 April 5 – April 18, 2010

Weeks 31-32 April 19 – April 30, 2010 STUDENT NUMBERS: 4 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: General equine practice with emphasis on race-track work when available.

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Equine - Summer

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. S. Ashburner, S. Barber, J. Bracamonte, J. Carmalt, C. Clark, K. Lohmann, F. Marques, S. Manning, L. Petrie and D. Wilson

DURATION: 6 weeks

TIMING: Summer May 4 – June 14, 2009

STUDENT NUMBERS: 16 students (4 students will be assigned on a rotating basis to three of the four 2-week modules of the 6 week block).

DESCRIPTIVE: Equine Surgery Section (2 weeks)

Students will be involved in all aspects of management on Veterinary Teaching Hospital equine surgical patients. This is a busy time of year for the equine surgery service with a broad range of soft tissue and orthopaedic cases. This provides an excellent exposure to the types of cases commonly presented to both a first opinion practice and referral hospital. Students are encouraged to take further large animal surgery rotations at other times of the academic year to expand the depth of their education. Rounds are held each day with faculty. Students will be busy during the day and will participate equally in after-hours night duty including monitoring post-operative surgical cases.

Large Animal Medicine Section (2 weeks)

Students will be involved in all aspects of management on Veterinary Teaching Hospital equine and food animal patients. This is a busy time of year with a strong component of equine medicine (including foals). This provides an excellent exposure to the types of cases commonly presented to a hospital that handles both primary and tertiary care cases. Students are encouraged to take further large animal medicine rotations at other times of the academic year to expand the depth of their education. Rounds are held each day with faculty. Students will be busy during the day and will participate in after-hours night duty including monitoring critical cases such as medical colics and ‘foal watch’.

Equine Field Service Section (2 weeks)

Students will be involved in stable, farm, and racetrack equine cases. The students will be involved in all common areas of equine practice such as dentistry, wound management, lameness examination, field radiography, endoscopy, reproduction, pre-purchase examinations, and clinical case assessment. Night duties are assigned and coordinated through field service. Equine Reproductive Section (2 weeks)

Students will be involved in a busy reproductive case load including breeding, artificial insemination, stallion collection and semen evaluations.

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Field Service General

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. S. Ashburner, T. Carruthers, S. Hendrick, S. Manning and F. Schumann

DURATION: 2 weeks

Weeks 3-4 September 7 – September 20, 2009

Weeks 13-14 November 16 – November 29, 2009 Weeks 15-16 November 30 – December 13, 2009 Weeks 17-18 January 4 – January 17, 2010 Weeks 19-20 January 18 – January 31, 2010 Weeks 21-22 February 1 – February 14, 2010 Weeks 23-24 February 15 – February 28, 2010

Weeks 25-26 March 8 – March 21, 2010

Weeks 27-28 March 22 – April 4, 2010

Weeks 29-30 April 5 – April 18, 2010 STUDENT NUMBERS: 2 - 6 students per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: This course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn to make rational decisions relative to the management and prevention of diseases in the field. Students will also learn to handle, restrain and examine large animals under field conditions. This course will assist students to develop observational and communicative skills to collect information, and to understand different aspects of the livestock industries.

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Foreign Animal Disease and Laboratory Animal

INSTRUCTOR: Drs. R. Aitken, J. Copps and C. Harasym

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 19-20 January 18 – January 31, 2010

STUDENT NUMBERS: 1 student per rotation

DESCRIPTIVE: The student will be exposed to three kinds of laboratory animal medicine, surgery and pathology. Students will attend clinical rounds with a university laboratory animal care veterinarian. The objective is to become familiar with the university research facility veterinarians role and case type and load. Second the student will attend and assist during surgical laboratory animal cardiac research. The majority of the time will be spent at the National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease during the first week of the foreign animal disease course sponsored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The student would be asked to evaluate sheep, pigs, cattle and poultry for signs of illness, develop a treatment plan and follow up on the results of the treatments. The student would also be asked and aid in the assessments, treatment and post mortems of several animals infected with exotic animal diseases. Weekend work will be part of the rotation.

Any student selecting this option would be responsible for their own travel, meals and accommodation. A binder of notes and a CD of foreign animal disease will be given to the student.

LOCATION: Canadian Science Centre of Human and Animal Health

Winnipeg, Manitoba

CONTACT: Dr. John Copps (204) 789-2037

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Large Animal Medicine

INSTRUCTORS: Drs. C. Clark, F. Marques and K. Lohmann

DURATION: 2 weeks

TIMING: Weeks 5-6 September 21 – October 4, 2009

Weeks 13-14 November 16 – November 29, 2009 Weeks 15-16 November 30 – December 13, 2009 Weeks 21-22 February 1 – February 14, 2010 Weeks 23-24 February 15 – February 28, 2010

Weeks 27 -28 March 22 – April 4, 2010

Weeks 29-30 April 5 – April 18, 2010 Weeks 31-32 April 19 – April 30, 2010

STUDENT NUMBERS: September 21 – December 13, 2009 (4 students per rotation) February 1 – April 18, 2010 (6 students per rotation)

April 19 – April 30, 2010 (7 students)

DESCRIPTIVE: To enable the student to apply the principles of history taking, client communication, clinical examination, therapy and disease prevention in a supervised clinical setting. To become familiar with the costs associated with treatment and hospitalization.

To improve the students' skills and confidence in handling and restraining large animals and to develop the technical skills required to obtain samples, perform diagnostic procedures, and to treat horses and food animals. To allow the students to be responsible for the day-to-day assessment and

treatment of patients admitted to the Large Animal Clinic. Through this experience the student will learn a

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Objectives, Goals and Principles

2. Goals

3. Principles

Structure

1. Internal Rotations

3. Student Selection of Rotations

Changes in the Structure of the Fourth Year Program

Upgrading a Failed Rotation

2. BC SPCA Animal Welfare

5. Canada West Veterinary Specialists - Neurology

8. Dairy Field Service

12. Edmonton Valley Zoo

15. Field Service

19. Large Animal Surgery

21. Medical Imaging

23. Northern Community Health

26. Poultry Diagnostic Pathology and Field Service

28. Small Animal Medicine

31. Small Ruminants

34. Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)

37. Zoological, Exotic and Wildlife Medicine

Veterinary Teaching Hospital Policies

2. VTH Medical Records & Client Confidentiality

4. Student Pagers

Veterinary Teaching Hospital Biosecurity

4. Posted Protocols

EXTERNAL ELECTIVE ROTATIONS

For Complete Externship details refer to the ‘Externship Program Policies and Procedures’ booklet.

General Policies

IMPORTANT INSURANCE ISSUES

1. University of Saskatchewan Students

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

ROTATION DESCRIPTIONS

BC SPCA Animal Welfare

Beef Cow-Calf Management

Canada West Veterinary Specialists – Dermatology

Clinical Microbiology

Clinical Pathology

Dairy Field Service

Dentistry

Diagnostic Pathology *

Ecosystem Health

Edmonton Valley Zoo Veterinary Hospital - Zoo Medicine

Epidemiology, Public Health and Regulatory Veterinarian

Equine Practice

Field Service General

Foreign Animal Disease and Laboratory Animal

Large Animal Medicine

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