Western College of Veterinary Medicine

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1 Western College of Veterinary Medicine

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL... 3 A. ROTATION DATES... 3 B. OBJECTIVES, GOALS AND PRINCIPLES Objectives Goals Principles... 5 C. STRUCTURE Internal Rotations External Rotations Student Selection of Rotations Changes During the Academic Year... 6 D. CHANGES IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE FOURTH YEAR PROGRAM... 7 E. EVALUATION Grading Promotion Regulations... 7 F. UPGRADING A FAILED ROTATION... 8 G. VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL POLICIES VTH Dress Code VTH Medical Records & Client Confidentiality Hospital Residence Student Pagers H. VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL BIOSECURITY Hand Washing Small Animal Clinic Large Animal Clinic Posted Protocols EXTERNAL ELECTIVE ROTATIONS A. GENERAL POLICIES B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT IMPORTANT INSURANCE ISSUES A. LIABILITY INSURANCE B. TRAVEL INSURANCE C. MEDICAL SERVICES AND HEALTH INSURANCE D. DISABILITY INSURANCE ROTATION COORDINATORS

3 ROTATION DESCRIPTIONS ANESTHESIA 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 EQUINE - SUMMER FIELD SERVICE GENERAL FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE AND LABORATORY ANIMAL LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE LARGE ANIMAL MEDICINE & SURGERY LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY MANITOBA SWINE MEDICAL IMAGING NECROPSY NORTHERN COMMUNITY HEALTH OKOTOKS FEEDLOT HEALTH MANAGEMENT OPHTHALMOLOGY POULTRY DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY AND FIELD SERVICE SASKATOON FEEDLOT SMALL ANIMAL CRITICAL CARE SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE SMALL ANIMAL NUTRITION SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY SMALL RUMINANTS SWINE PRACTICE THERIOGENOLOGY VACCINE & INFECTIOUS DISEASE ORGANIZATION (VIDO) WINNIPEG ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO ZOO PRACTICE WINNIPEG HUMANE SOCIETY SHELTER MEDICINE ZOOLOGICAL, EXOTIC AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE I ZOOLOGICAL, EXOTIC AND WILDLIFE MEDICINE II

4 GENERAL A. Rotation Dates Weeks Dates (all dates are inclusive) 1-2 August 24 to September 6, September 7 to September 20, September 21 to October 4, October 5 to October 18, October 19 to November 1, November 2 to November 15, November 16 to November 29, November 30 to December 13, 2009 Holiday December 14, 2009 to January 3, January 4 to January 17, January 18 to January 31, February 1 to February 14, February 15 to February 28, 2010 Mid-term Break March 1 to March 7, March 8 to March 21, March 22 to April 4, April 5 to April 18, 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 QUARTER 3: Monday, January 4 to Sunday, February 28, 2010 QUARTER 4: Monday, March 8 to Friday, April 30, 2010 Rotations begin and end on Monday at 8:00 a.m. For example where students have on-call duties or patients in the hospital they are responsible to be on the service until Monday 8:00 a.m. Statutory Holidays from the rotation view are to be treated like a Saturday or Sunday. 3

5 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. j) To enhance student awareness of business aspects and human resource management. 4

6 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 principles. 5

7 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 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 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

8 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 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 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. 7

9 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-bycase 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 Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 5. Canada West Veterinary Specialists - Neurology Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 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. 8

10 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 Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 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. 16. Foreign Animal Disease and Laboratory Animal Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 9

11 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 Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 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 Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 10

12 24. Okotoks Feedlot Health Management and Saskatoon Feedlot The requirements to upgrade any of the Beef Production marks will be determined on a case-bycase 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. b) Students who have signed up for multiple small animal surgery rotations and who fail a rotation will still be allowed to take the subsequent rotation. Failure in the rotation must still be upgraded as per item a). In some circumstances (to be determined by the instructors involved), an alternative experience may be designed to address specific weaknesses in a student=s performance in addition to or in lieu of the repeated rotation. 11

13 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 Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 36. Winnipeg Humane Society Shelter Medicine Students failing this will be given an opportunity to improve their grade. Requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 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. 12

14 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 Communications are under review and more information will follow. 13

15 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 14

16 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 The evaluation form and your case/activity log must be reviewed and signed by the faculty member who supported your application. 7. In some cases (zoos as an example) students are required to have current vaccinations against certain zoonotic diseases. It is the student s responsibility to inquire about these types of requirements. 8. It is the student s responsibility to submit the case/activity log and evaluation form within two weeks of returning to the College. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the student s grade being reduced to a maximum of 50% for the externship. 15

17 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). 16

18 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. 17

19 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 18

20 ROTATION DESCRIPTIONS Anesthesia INSTRUCTORS: Dr. T. Duke 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 November 16 December 13, 2009 Weeks January 4 January 31, 2010 Weeks February 1 February 28, 2010 Weeks March 8 April 4, 2010 Weeks April 5 April 30, students per rotation 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. * A student may take this rotation only once. 19

21 BC SPCA Animal Welfare INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Jamie Lawson (Chief Animal Health Officer) Ms. Cathy Lewis (Hospital Administrator) 2 weeks TIMING: Weeks November 30 December 13, 2009 Weeks January 4 January 17, 2010 Weeks February 15 February 28, students per rotation 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 behaviorist and welfarist; 20

22 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) (604) 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. 21

23 Beef Cow-Calf Management INSTRUCTORS: Drs. J. Campbell, S. Hendrick and F. Schumann 2 weeks TIMING: Weeks April 19 April 30, students 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. 22

24 Canada West Veterinary Specialists Dermatology INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Vincent Defalque, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology 2 weeks TIMING: Weeks November 30 December 13, 2009 Weeks January 4 January 17, student per rotation 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 Be familiar with treatment protocols for demodicosis and scabies Endocrine skin diseases Know the dermatological and non-dermatological signs of Cushings Allergic skin diseases Be familiar with therapeutic options for canine atopic dermatitis Understand the difference between symptomatic therapy and immunotherapy Be familiar with immunotherapy protocol, cyclosporine protocol 23

25 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. CONTACT: Travel: Students are expected to provide their own means to come to Vancouver Dr. Vincent Defalque Canada West Veterinary Specialists & Critical Care Hospital 1988 Kootenay Street Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 4Y3 Phone: (604) Fax: (604) dermatologycwvs@gmail.com 24

26 Clinical Microbiology (Clinical Parasitology, Virology, Bacteriology, Molecular Biology and Immunology) INSTRUCTORS: Drs. M. Chirino, J. Ellis, D. Haines, J. Hill and L. Polley 2 weeks TIMING: Weeks 3-4 September 7 September 20, 2009 Weeks November 16 November 29, students per rotation 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. 25

27 Clinical Pathology INSTRUCTORS: Drs. H. Burgess, R. Dickinson, M. Jackson, M. Kerr, B. Kidney, S. Myers and others (to be determined) 2 weeks TIMING: Weeks March 8 March 21, 2010 Weeks March 22 April 4, 2010 Weeks April 5 April 18, 2010 Weeks April 19 April 30, students per rotation 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). * A student may take this rotation only once. 26

28 Dairy Field Service INSTRUCTOR: Dr. T. Carruthers 2 weeks TIMING: Weeks 1-2 August 24 September 6, 2009 Weeks November 15 November 29, 2009 Weeks April 5 April 18, students per rotation 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. * A student may take this rotation only once. 27

29 Dentistry INSTRUCTOR: Dr. J. Anthony 2 weeks TIMING: Weeks 1-2 August 24 September 6, 2009 Weeks 5-6 September 21 October 4, 2009 Weeks November 30 December 13, 2009 Weeks January 4 January 17, 2010 Weeks February 1 February 14, students per rotation 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 28

30 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 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday (a.m.) Discussion and lab on oral examination, charting, oral hygiene procedures and homecare (p.m.) Petcetera lab (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults (a.m.) Oral surgery or consults (p.m.) Oral surgery or consults (a.m.) Marketing (p.m.) Marketing (a.m.) Periodontal flap lab (p.m.) Extraction lab/tap muzzle (a.m.) Extraction lab cont. (p.m.) Oral hygiene (a.m.) project (p.m.) project (a.m.) Dental radiology exam (p.m.) Report presentation * A student may take this rotation only once. 29