1. About the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine A presentation by and to librarians at UC Davis by Kenneth Firestein Klfirestein@ucdavis.edu 530-752-1678 Based on: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/StudentPrograms/GPS_03_04/Guide2003-2004.pdf as the primary SOURCE of information

2. At: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/About_welcome.html Bennie I. Osburn, Dean

3. The mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine is to provide the best possible health care for animals through teaching, research and public service.

4. The Professional Curriculum a rigorous and intensive four-year program prepares students to pursue diverse career opportunities in veterinary medicine. three main components: the core curriculum the elective curriculum the fourth year clinical track curriculum.

5. Also goto: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Academic_programs/dvm_curriculum.html http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Academic_programs/dvm_curriculum.html

6. Core curriculum: lecture and laboratory Biological (foundation) sciences introduce fundamental principles serves to define the normal structure, function and integrated processes within animal systems. After the foundation sciences students learn about abnormal structure, function and processes by taking courses Pathology Medicine Surgery hospital practices.

7. Elective curriculum Freshmen and sophomores selections includes course such as: Complementary Medicine; Equine Clinical Neonatology; Management and Diseases of Captive Wildlife; Diagnostic Ultrasound; Pet Loss Support Rounds; Ruminant Clinical Nutrition Juniors select increasingly species-specific courses with clinical emphasis in medicine, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, reproduction, ophthalmology and radiology.

8. Fourth-year curriculum consists of 48 weeks of clinical rotations eight species-oriented clinical tracks (Mixed Animal, Small Animal, Large Animal, Equine, Food Animal, Zoological Medicine, Equine/Small Animal, Food/Small Animal) An individual track option (specializing in poultry, aquatic, research or wildlife). During the fourth year of instruction, students participate in core and elective clinical rotations and externships that vary with the track chosen.

9. Alternative teaching methods  School is committed to using the smallest number of animals possible for teaching and clinical training More than 150 software programs Vascular access models Instructional videos Innovative clinical surgery rotations to replace elective surgery labs

10. Also see: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Animal_Alternatives/altsearch.htm http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Animal_Alternatives/altsearch.htm

11. Costs and resources: Estimates for 2003-2004 Tuition and fees (current) = $20,131.00 Books, supplies and living expenses = $15,000. Financial aid recipient can expect to borrow a minimum of $18,500.00 in student loans. Scholarship aid is available for 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th year students. In 2003 - $1.75 million dollars was awarded.

12. Applicant s YEAR 2001 2002 2003 Female 783 713 739 Male 195 168 160 Total 978 881 899 Acceptances Female 95 100 97 Male 27 22 25 Total 122 122 122 Admission Statistics School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis May 2003

13. Mean Grade Point Averages YEAR: 2001 2002 2003 Cumulative Undergraduate Work 3.4 3.4 3.4 Required Science Coursework 3.2 3.2 3.3 Last 45 Semester/Quarter Units of Undergraduate/Graduate Work 3.5 3.6 3.5 Mean Score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test Verbal 79% 78% 77% Quantitative 77% 76% 74% Analytical 88% 88% 83% Admission Statistics School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis May 2003

14. YEAR: 2001 2002 2003 Average Age at Admission 24 26 26 Previous Degrees Bachelors 100 113 116 Masters 14 13 12 PhD 2 2 1 Students with Majority of Undergraduate Work at: UC Davis 34 45 40 Other UC campuses 30 21 23 California State Universities 15 20 21 Other California Colleges 10 7 16 Out-of-State Colleges 33 29 22 Admission Statistics School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis May 2003

15. Advanced Degree Programs Veterinarian Scientist Training Program This dual degree DVM/PhD training program Program Web site (www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vstp). Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) Master of Public Health (MPH) contact Susan Warren-Alef at (530) 752-3627. For general information: 752-6865

16. See the School's Web Site at www.vetmed.ucdavis.eduwww.vetmed.ucdavis.edu See the What's New page at http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/whatsnew/WhatsNew.cfm http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/whatsnew/WhatsNew.cfm See Publications Publications Veterinarians should look at the: Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Continuing EducationContinuing Education opportunities Agricultural producers see Veterinary Medicine Extension.Veterinary Medicine Extension Future veterinarians and their parents see the Prospective Students page.Prospective Students News and program highlights

17. Publications

19. Center for Continuing Professional Education Programs arranged by thematically at: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CE/CE.html http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CE/CE.html By DATE: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CE/CE_list.html http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CE/CE_list.html 2004 CE Programs for DVMs 2004 CE Programs for RVTs, Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants CONTACT: Saundra Wais Continuing Education CoordinatorCenter for Continuing Education (Toll Free): 866-426-5693 E-mail sjwais@ucdavis.edu Phone 530-752-3905; Fax 530-752-7563sjwais@ucdavis.edu

20. Faculty, students, and staff 330 Faculty Students: DVM = 488 MPVM = 24 Graduate Academic Students = 180 Residents = 100 800+ Staff

21. Limited Accreditation The School's program quality has been consistently been ranked in the top three veterinary schools in the country. (We think it's the best!) The School was reviewed in 1998 by the AVMA Council on Education Placed on limited accreditation status due to old and antiquated facilities. To be reviewed = December 2004 - and announced early 2005 The School/University has initiated a building program to provide new teaching and research facilities and co-locate the School's primary programs at one location adjacent to the VMTH.

22. Student Outreach Students pursue a wide variety of outreach activities through clubs and special events such as: Mercer Clinic for Pets of the Homeless State Fair Livestock Nursery Veterinary Emergency Response Team Pet Loss Support Hotline International Activities - educational exchange, service activites, research studies

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