Clinical Exotic Animal Medicine SAMS 5415
This elective senior clinical rotation focuses on the medical and surgical problems of exotic companion animals, wildlife, and zoological and aviary collections. The animals seen will primarily be first opinion and referrals
from veterinarians practicing outside the university. Clinical rotations
start at the beginning of a block change and last for three weeks (special
permission is required from the faculty on clinics for rotations of less
than three weeks). Attendance is required for every business day and also on weekends if a hospitalized patient is under the student’s care. Excused absences must be made up to receive course credit as per College policy for all senior rotations. The objective of this block is to develop your problem solving skills in zoological medicine as well as your technical and surgical skills. This is done through daily discussion in rounds, evaluation of your clinical skills, thought processes and case records. This will assist you in dealing with similar problems that may be encountered in companion and exotic private practice. Offered all blocks (except Christmas). Students are required to have completed at least two of four exotic animal medicine electives (SAMS 5115, 5116, 5217, or 5334). A review of course notes prior to the rotation is recommended. Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty policies and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Student Handbook. Two to six students in total per block. Co-coordinated by Drs Steve Hernandez-Divers and Heather Wilson. Further details available from Brenda Horton.