Career Goals Participate in the advancement of human and veterinary medicine and share findings with the members of the profession (current and expected) as well as the general public in verbal, nonverbal, and published styles; and Deepen my knowledge and understanding of veterinary education and learning though research, experience and observation; and Use my enthusiasm and creativity to facilitate student learning with meaningful, innovative interactions which focus on self-directed learning, independence, and initiative; and Continue to participate in the advancement of veterinary communications as a teachable skill and enhance the collective knowledge of this unique niche, while supporting and guiding veterinary students as they strive to refine their veterinary communication, professional development, surgical, medical and business skills ; and Use current and novel technology to support and enhance on-going and future student learning. Teaching Philosophy To present relevant material with interactive enthusiasm and significance in order to engage students in understanding the process professional growth through continuous life-long learning; and To design and use novel teaching methods, both technological supported as well as simple, creative, and interactive models and exercises to increase student interest; and To support veterinary students and expose them to information and experiences to help them become productive career-ready graduate veterinarians. Experience/ Positions 2014- Current Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Assistant Professor, Clinical Program Development & Outcomes Assessment Coordinator, Clinical Outreach team Primary responsibilities include: recruitment, education and oversight of potential and actual LMU-CVM clinical affiliates, and Coordinate various outcome assessments and Outreach to various groups including veterinarians, potential student applicants, veterinary industry partners and the public. Participant in planning and implementation of the LMU-CVM professional skills curriculum. Present information seminars to interested parties in person & via webinar presentations. Includes student applicants, veterinarians & admissions personnel. Present materials to students in Clinical Skills & Communications course work in LMU-CVM curriculum. Develop curriculum content, syllabi for Clinical Skills, Communications and clinical year course work. Plan, develop & participate in the execution of clinical development strategy. 1
Use E*Value healthcare educational software package to develop, collect and evaluate student information gained in their pre-clinical and clinical learning experiences. Plan, develop & participate in the training of clinical affiliate personnel. Interact with and visit various program partners and potential partners. Educate interested parties on LMU-CVM. Give input to and help edit AVMA-COE reports. Admissions Committee (2014-present) Interview applicants to LMU-CVM (2014-present) Student Advisor (2014-present) 2013-2014 John Weale DVM MS Veterinary Consultant Worked primarily with LMU-CVM. Involved in admissions, admissions committee, prerequisite determination, applicant review, student recruitment, curriculum development of clinical skills, clinical year course development, clinical year site recruitment, training and development. 2010-2013 Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Director for Clinical Affairs Primary responsibility is to oversee approximately 150-300 clinical year veterinary students at their affiliate schools in the United States. Liaison with various administrators and faculty at the various clinical affiliate schools that I oversee. Involved with contract negotiations between RUSVM & clinical affiliates. Present informational seminars to preclinical students about the various aspects of the clinical year. Communicate with RUSVM administrators, staff, students and affiliate school personnel. Extensive planning and use of E*Value healthcare educational database management system to communicate and obtain oversight of clinical year students. Involved with strategic planning and executive level discussions. Deliver class content in person and remotely (SKYPE) to the St. Kitts Campus. Plan, organize, execute clinical placement of 7 th semester students. Faculty Admissions Committee member (2013). o Interview prospective DVM candidates. Review application packets. West Indies Veterinary Conference Contact, negotiate and execute program speaker contracts, set-up schedule. Contact and promote WIVC with potential conference sponsors. Nearly $20,000 for the 2013 WIVC. Participate in AVMA-COE visit for RUSVM initial accreditation (2011) 2009 - Current Clinical Practice Veterinarian Relief Work www.johnweale.com 2
Healthy Pets Veterinary Group Columbus OH Dr. Hal H. Taylor III (Chip) Healthy Pets of Wedgewood (614) 932-1000 Past Southgate Veterinary Clinic, Bellefontaine OH Dr. Matt Verbsky (937) 592-9816 DrMatt9816@embarqmail.com 2010 The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Community Practice Clinical Instructor part-time, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science Dr. Rustin Moore (614) 292-7105 Rustin.Moore@cvm.osu.edu 2009 2010 Franklin County Animal Control and Care Don Winstel previous Director 614-462-5606 dpwinste@franklincountyohio.gov 1990 June 2009 Suburban Animal Clinic 640 North Wilson Road Columbus OH 43204 (614) 276-5479 Clinical Veterinary Practice Partner - owner Co-director, American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited practice Involved in day-to-day operations of a veterinary business. Educated, Lead, Managed & Developed staff. Other duties included: Direct practice inventory management. Set policy, pricing, and company protocol. Client/guest services examine, diagnose, and prescribe, dentistry and surgery. Educate clients. Educate staff on new products and procedures. Manage computer operations. Set procedure and inventory price points. Manage on-line commercial store (Vets First Choice) 1987 1990 Knapp Veterinary Hospital 596 Oakland Park Avenue Columbus OH 43214 (614)267-1234 Clinical Veterinary Practice Associate with many of the duties noted above. 1987 1995 Computer Programming Self-employed business. 1984 1987 Laboratory assistant, computer programming Microbiology Laboratory, The Ohio State University. Designed and implemented user friendly database management system used to catalog clinical samples and results. System in place for approximately 20 years. Dr. Joseph Kowalski Email: Kowalski.1@osu.edu 1981 1983 Veterans Administration Medical Center, Nashville TN Student Trainee in Biomedical Engineering Education 1983 1987 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus OH 43210 GPA: 3.2 / 4.0 Member Omega Tau Sigma (OTS) Ohio State University Scholar 1983 1987 1981 1983 Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical Engineering 3
Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN GPA: 2.7 / 3.0 = 3.7 / 4.0 Graduated August 1983 Master s Thesis: Computerized Analysis of Hemodynamic and Circulatory Function Used a DEC pdp 11/34 computer in an experimental monitoring system Vanderbilt University graduate fellow 1981-82, 1982-83 1977 1981 Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Biomedical Engineering Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN GPA: 2.2 / 3.0 = 3.2 / 4.0 Senior research project: Coronary-Myocardial Exchange in the Dog. Vanderbilt University scholar 1979-80, 1980-81 Passed Engineer-in-Training (EIT) exam, State of Tennessee Awards 2012 PRIDE Recipient Awarded the prestigious Professional Recognition of Integrity, Dedication and Excellence, the highest recognition bestowed on those select employees who represent DeVry s ideals of excellence. 2005 Veterinarian of the Year, State of Ohio, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) 1999 Veterinarian of the Year, State of Ohio, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), 2000 Veterinary Economics/Pfizer Veterinary Practice of Excellence Who s Who in Executives and Professionals 2005, 2008/2009 Who s Who in Science & Engineering 2005, 2006, 2007 Posts Novartis Veterinarian Advisory Council 2001-2003 Pfizer Pain Management Roundtable circa 1997 Practice Health Program participant, Hill s, 1996 Capital Area Humane Society, Animal Care Committee, 1994 Other 2014 Coursera Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education on-line coursework completed. The 8 week course included the following: Adult Learning Theory, Intended Learning Outcomes, Instructional design & Individual Assessment, Instructional techniques: Knowledge transfer, Skill Development, Attitudes, Teaching with technology; & Application of Instructional Methods. 2013 Karrass Effective Negotiating intensive program active participant. 2013 Organized & co-established the Veterinary Medicine Class of 1987 Scholarship Endowment Fund 2012 Presented at the E*Value 8 th Annual User s Conference October 11 & 12, 2012 Managing Information and Communications Across An Extensive Network of Clinical Affiliates. 2010 Honored with selecting & presenting the first Ohio Veterinary Medical Association John Weale Presidential Leadership Scholarship to a deserving Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine student. 1997-2000 Regular contributor to The Animal Source Community Newspaper 4
1987 Delivered paper while a student on The Use of a Desktop Computer in a Microbiology Laboratory Organized Medicine 2010 Columbus State Community College evaluation team for AVMA CVTEA accreditation of Veterinary Technology program 2009-2010 President, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association 1472 Manning Parkway Powell OH 43065 (614) 436-1300 2010 Participant, NAVMEC (North American Veterinary Medical Educational Consortium) Attended and participated in this AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges) sponsored event 2008-2009 President-Elect, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Program chairperson, Midwest Veterinary Conference a conference that has over 6,000 attendees 2007-2008 First Vice-President, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association 2006 2007 Second Vice-President, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association 1998 2006 Treasurer, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association 1996 1997 Assistant Treasurer, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association 1994 1996 Computer Committee Chairperson 1991 1998 Communications Chairperson 1995 2011 Preside over lectures, Midwest Veterinary Conference 1992 1995 Treasurer, Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine President, Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine Area Representative, Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine Professional Organizations American Animal Hospital Association associate member American Association of Corporate and Public Practice Veterinarians past-member Association of Feline Practitioners past-member American Heartworm Society past-member American Veterinary Dental Society member Association Veterinary Informatics member American Veterinary Medical Association member Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine member Ohio Veterinary Medical Association member Omega Tau Sigma Professional Veterinary Fraternity Gamma chapter Civic Affiliations Other Lions Club Knights of Columbus Worthington Green Civic Association Secretary 1989-1993, President 1993-1995 Capital Area Humane Society Animal Care committee 1994 Involved in Worthington Youth Boosters, 1993 2003 License to practice veterinary medicine, State of Ohio OH 5762 DEA control Substance registration number holder 5
USDA-APHIS National Veterinary Accredited Veterinarian Category I State of Ohio 6