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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.
WELCOMEVeterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, which houses threedistinct clinics: small animal, equine and food animal. Ourstudent services coordinator works directly with students tocustomize preceptorship opportunities that allow them toexplore their various career aspirations under the tutelage ofknowledgeable, enthusiastic mentors.In addition to our educational programs, the Collegeof Veterinary Medicine is renowned for its research,particularly interdisciplinary research into new treatmentsthat benefit both human and animal health — the OneHealth/One Medicine concept. These collaborative effortshave led to new pharmaceuticals and medical techniques:• Veterinary medicine and human medicine oncologistsdeveloped Samarium, a radiopharmaceuticalthat relieves the pain of bone cancer.• The Comparative Orthopaedic Laboratory researchersperfected a technique to help people and dogs withknee injuries.• Our Comparative Neurology Laboratory scientistswere part of the team who identified the genetic linkbetween degenerative myelopathy in dogs andLou Gehrig’s Disease afflicting people, leadingto hope for new treatments for both species.I would encourage prospective students to examineour dynamic Veterinary Research Scholars Program andPhi Zeta Research Day to learn more about researchopportunities that our students pursue.The MU College of Veterinary Medicine is indeed onan exciting journey of teaching, healing, discovery andservice! I invite you to learn more about what we offer— and consider joining us.Sincerely,Neil C. Olson, DeanStatement of AccreditationThe MU College of Veterinary Medicine is fullyaccredited by the Council on Education of the AmericanVeterinary Medical Association.The Administrative StructureThe College has three departments: BiomedicalSciences, Pathobiology and Veterinary Medicine andSurgery. Additionally, the College comprises a veterinarymedical diagnostic laboratory, a veterinary medicalteaching hospital, a satellite cancer treatment centerand a research farm.AdministratorsDean: Neil C. OlsonAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs:Linda M. BerentAssociate Dean for Research andPostdoctoral Studies: Ronald TerjungAssociate Dean for Student and AlumniAffairs: Ron K. CottChair of Veterinary Medicine andSurgery: John R. DodamChair of Biomedical Sciences:M. Harold LaughlinChair of Veterinary Pathobiology:George StewartCoordinator of Student Recruitment:Douglas TindallDirector of Development: Ron K. CottManager of Business and FiscalOperations: Vicki L. MillerDirector of the Veterinary MedicalTeaching Hospital: David A. WilsonDirector of the Veterinary MedicalDiagnostic Laboratory: Gayle Johnson(Interim)Director of Undergraduate BiomedicalSciences Education: C.B. ChastainDirector of the Office of AnimalResources: Lon W. DixonDirector of Veterinary ContinuingEducation and Extension: Craig PayneDirector of Information Technology:Matthew KeelerVeterinary Medical Teaching HospitalAdministrator: Ron HaffeyDirector of External Relations:Tracey Berry2013-2014 CVM COLLEGE CATALOG 3
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