THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 2021–2022 PROFESSIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2021–2022 Professional Student Handbook Table of Contents Terms and Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Dean’s Welcome Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 The Veterinarian’s Oath ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Our Values .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Marks of Professionalism ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Guidelines for Professional Behavior at UTCVM .............................................................................................................................. 9 University of Tennessee Honor Statement ................................................................................................................................... 9 2021–2022 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................................... 10 UTCVM Buildings Map ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Purpose of Handbook ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Organization of the College ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 College Administration ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Department Heads ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Office for Academic and Student Affairs ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Office of Research and Graduate Studies....................................................................................................................................... 13 College and Veterinary Medical Center ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Academic Departments .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Admission ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Qualifications ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Application Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Selection Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Professional Curriculum .............................................................................................................................................................. 17 Degree Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Licensure and Accreditation Examinations .................................................................................................................................... 17 Accelerated Degree Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 Veterinary Public Health Concentration ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Externships ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 International Externships & Study Abroad ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Class Schedules .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Pre-Clinical Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Clinical Curriculum (Semesters 6–9) ............................................................................................................................................... 21 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23 General Duties and Responsibilities of Faculty and Professional Students.................................................................................. 39 Civility and Community .................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Diversity and Inclusion ................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Guidelines and Expectations for Instructors................................................................................................................................... 41 Guidelines for Students .................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Course & Rotation Information .................................................................................................................................................. 45 Canvas/Course Materials ............................................................................................................................................................... 45 Assignments and Grading .............................................................................................................................................................. 45 Incomplete Clinical Grades ............................................................................................................................................................. 48 Attendance & Participation............................................................................................................................................................ 48 Evaluation of Courses and Instruction ........................................................................................................................................... 50 Academic Honesty and Student Conduct Code ........................................................................................................................... 51 Academic Standards Policy ......................................................................................................................................................... 52 Academic Withdrawal .................................................................................................................................................................... 55 Advanced Placement and Transfer of Students to UTCVM ............................................................................................................ 56 Transfer from the UTCVM .............................................................................................................................................................. 56 Student Services ......................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Financial Support ..........................................................................................................................................................................