TEACHING. HEALING. DISCOVERY. SERVICE. COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE THE MISSION We are Missouri’s only College of Veterinary Medicine. Our mission is to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. We are guided by a One Health/One Medicine philosophy, strengthened by campuswide collaborations with human medicine, animal and life sciences, agriculture, engineering, and the other health professions. THE VETERINARIAN’S OATH Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE COLLEGE CATALOG 2013-2014 All statements in this publication concerning If you have special needs as addressed requirements, prerequisites, conditions, or other by the Americans with Disabilities Act CONTENTS matters are for informational purposes only, and need this publication in an alternative and are subject to change without notice. They format, contact the Dean’s Office, WELCOME 2 are not to be regarded as offers to contract. W-203 Veterinary Medicine Building, FAQs 4 Dean of the College College of Veterinary Medicine, Neil C. Olson, DVM, PhD University of Missouri, Columbia, MO LIFE IN COLUMBIA, MISSOURI 6 65211. Reasonable efforts will be made Associate Dean for Academic Affairs DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Linda M. Berent, DVM, PhD to accommodate your needs. SET MIZZOU APART 8 Associate Dean for Student Additional information on the University and Alumni Affairs of Missouri, College of Veterinary PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM Ron Cott, DVM Medicine may be obtained by writing to: LEADING TO DVM 16 Dean’s Office, W-203 Veterinary Medicine Associate Dean for Research Building, MU College of Veterinary ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE 22 and Post Graduate Studies Medicine, Columbia, MO 65211, or by Ronald Terjung, PhD SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND calling (573) 882-3554. Information is also AID PROGRAMS 25 Editorial Office available at: www.cvm.missouri.edu. W-205 Veterinary Medicine Building STUDENT BODY 28 Columbia, MO 65211 573-884-2215 OUR ALUMNI 32 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 34 GRADUATE DEGREE AND OTHER NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ADVANCED STUDY PROGRAMS 36 The University of Missouri does not discriminate Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES 40 on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, 1990, or other civil rights laws, should contact the ancestry, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resource Services, FACULTY 44 veteran of the Vietnam era. Any person having University of Missouri, 130 Heinkel Building, Columbia, inquiries concerning the University of Missouri- MO. 65211, (573) 882-4256, or the Assistant Secretary Columbia’s compliance with implementing Title VI of for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation WELCOME GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN Thank you for your interest in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri. Since 1884, MU has been on the frontier of veterinary teaching, healing, discovery and service. Those who have passed through our educational programs have embarked on meaningful careers. We now have more than 3,000 alumni living throughout the world and working in a variety of disciplines. Their accomplishments range from pioneering an artificial insemination technique to save the endangered African elephant to founding the largest pet insurance company in the nation. We truly attract the best and brightest to our profession. Since 2010, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine graduates have had a pass rate of 100 percent on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. The College of Veterinary Medicine strives to ensure that all of our students are prepared to pursue the path that most appeals to their strengths and interests, whether in companion animal care, research, public health, treating equine lameness or helping ensure the safety of the food supply. The College’s professional program leading to a DVM boasts a unique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years of hands-on training in the College’s general and specialty clinics. Years one and two focus on instruction in high-tech, computer- based classrooms and labs. Years three and four are dedicated to clinical instruction, including rotations in each specialty: ophthalmology, cardiology, orthopaedics, oncology, dentistry and community medicine, providing an extraordinary amount of time to explore all aspects of clinical care. Home base for this clinical training is our 2 TEACHING. HEALING. DISCOVERY. SERVICE. WELCOME STATEMENT OF ACCREDITATION Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, which houses three The MU College of Veterinary Medicine is fully distinct clinics: small animal, equine and food animal. Our accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association. student services coordinator works directly with students to customize preceptorship opportunities that allow them to THE ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE explore their various career aspirations under the tutelage of The College has three departments: Biomedical Sciences, Pathobiology and Veterinary Medicine and knowledgeable, enthusiastic mentors. Surgery. Additionally, the College comprises a veterinary In addition to our educational programs, the College medical diagnostic laboratory, a veterinary medical of Veterinary Medicine is renowned for its research, teaching hospital, a satellite cancer treatment center and a research farm. particularly interdisciplinary research into new treatments that benefit both human and animal health — the One ADMINISTRATORS Health/One Medicine concept. These collaborative efforts Dean: Neil C. Olson have led to new pharmaceuticals and medical techniques: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: • Veterinary medicine and human medicine oncologists Linda M. Berent developed Samarium, a radiopharmaceutical Associate Dean for Research and that relieves the pain of bone cancer. Postdoctoral Studies: Ronald Terjung • The Comparative Orthopaedic Laboratory researchers Associate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs: Ron K. Cott perfected a technique to help people and dogs with Chair of Veterinary Medicine and knee injuries. Surgery: John R. Dodam • Our Comparative Neurology Laboratory scientists Chair of Biomedical Sciences: were part of the team who identified the genetic link M. Harold Laughlin between degenerative myelopathy in dogs and Chair of Veterinary Pathobiology: Lou Gehrig’s Disease afflicting people, leading George Stewart to hope for new treatments for both species. Coordinator of Student Recruitment: I would encourage prospective students to examine Douglas Tindall our dynamic Veterinary Research Scholars Program and Director of Development: Ron K. Cott Phi Zeta Research Day to learn more about research Manager of Business and Fiscal Operations: Vicki L. Miller opportunities that our students pursue. Director of the Veterinary Medical The MU College of Veterinary Medicine is indeed on Teaching Hospital: David A. Wilson an exciting journey of teaching, healing, discovery and Director of the Veterinary Medical service! I invite you to learn more about what we offer Diagnostic Laboratory: Gayle Johnson — and consider joining us. (Interim) Director of Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences Education: C.B. Chastain Sincerely, Director of the Office of Animal Resources: Lon W. Dixon Director of Veterinary Continuing Education and Extension: Craig Payne Director of Information Technology: Neil C. Olson, Dean Matthew Keeler Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Administrator: Ron Haffey Director of External Relations: Tracey Berry 2013-2014 CVM COLLEGE CATALOG 3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Does attending MU Veterinary Medicine. There are other Q for undergraduate related preparatory fields of study, such coursework provide any as biological sciences, biochemistry advantage to attending and chemistry, that qualify as pertinent another in–state institution? to entrance into a veterinary program. A pragmatic approach is to select a There is no advantage in selecting major conducive to achieving the best Mizzou for undergraduate work possible academic performance that is compared to other in-state institutions. also applicable to veterinary medicine There are many reasons for selecting and relevant to the academic evaluation. an undergraduate institution: financial A significant percentage of applicants considerations, location, academics, are not admitted into a veterinary all of which are necessary factors program. Therefore, it would best serve in the decision-making process. the interests of all applicants to select a One should choose an institution major based on their academic interests based on academic needs and future with subsequent career implications career endeavors. There are various related