2013/2014 Course Catalog - University of Missouri - College of ...

WELCOMEGreetings from the DeanThank you for your interest in the College of VeterinaryMedicine at the University of Missouri. Since 1884, MUhas been on the frontier of veterinary teaching, healing,discovery and service. Those who have passed throughour educational programs have embarked on meaningfulcareers. We now have more than 3,000 alumni livingthroughout the world and working in a variety ofdisciplines. Their accomplishments range from pioneeringan artificial insemination technique to save the endangeredAfrican elephant to founding the largest pet insurancecompany in the nation.We truly attract the best and brightest to our profession.Since 2010, University of Missouri College of VeterinaryMedicine graduates have had a pass rate of 100 percent onthe North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.The College of Veterinary Medicine strives to ensurethat all of our students are prepared to pursue the paththat most appeals to their strengths and interests, whetherin companion animal care, research, public health,treating equine lameness or helping ensure the safetyof the food supply. The College’s professional programleading to a DVM boasts a unique curricular structure,which provides nearly two years of hands-on trainingin the College’s general and specialty clinics. Years oneand two focus on instruction in high-tech, computerbasedclassrooms and labs. Years three and four arededicated to clinical instruction, including rotations ineach specialty: ophthalmology, cardiology, orthopaedics,oncology, dentistry and community medicine, providingan extraordinary amount of time to explore all aspectsof clinical care. Home base for this clinical training is our2TEACHING. HEALING. DISCOVERY. SERVICE.