Clinical Studies

Faculty | MSc |DVSc | Courses

Chair - Daniel G. Butler (1437 OVC, Ext. 4012)
(E-mail: dbutler@ovcnet.uoguelph.ca)
Graduate co-ordinator - Mark Hurtig (2519 OVC, Ext. 4028)
(E-mail: mhurtig@ovcnet.uoguelph.ca)
Graduate secretary - Marg Barnstaple (1435 OVC, Ext. 4005) (E-mail: mbarnstaple@ovcnet.uoguelph.ca)

FACULTY
Dana G. Allen DVM, MSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVIM - Professor
Mimi M. Arighi BS, DVM California, MSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS - Associate Professor
John D. Baird BVSc, PhD Sydney - Professor
Allen G. Binnington DVM, Dip. Vet. Surg., MSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS - Associate Professor
Daniel G. Butler DVM Toronto, MSc Guelph, PhD Toronto - Professor
Joanne R. Cockshutt BSc Victoria, DVM Saskatchewan, MSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS - Associate Professor
Howard Dobson DVM&S Edinburgh, Dip. Vet. Surgery, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVR - Assistant Professor
Doris Dyson BSc, DVM, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVA - Associate Professor
Raymond Geor BVSc Massey, MBSc Saskatchewan, Dipl. ACVIM
- Associate Professor
David L. Holmberg BS, DVM Minnesota, MVSc Saskatchewan, Dipl. ACVS - Professor
Mark M. Hurtig DVM Guelph, MVSc Saskatchewan, Dipl. ACVS
- Associate Professor
Edward G. Janzen BSc, MSc Manitoba, PhD Iowa State - Professor
Charlotte B. Keller Dr. Med. Vet. Bern, Dipl. ACVO - Assistant Professor
Stephen A. Kruth BA California State, DVM California, Dipl. ACVIM - Professor
Michael A. Livesey BVM&S Edinburgh, MSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS
- Associate Professor
Wayne N. McDonell DVM, MSc Guelph, PhD Cambridge, Dipl. ACVA - Professor
Craig Miller DVM Colorado State, MVSc Saskatchewan, Dipl. ACVS - Associate Professor
Anthony C.G. Ogg BA Alberta, DVM Saskatchewan, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVIM - Assistant Professor
Michael R. O'Grady BSc, DVM Guelph, MSc Ohio State, Dipl. ACVIM - Associate Professor
Joane Parent BSc, DMV Montreal, MVSc Saskatchewan, Dipl. ACVIM - Professor
Glenn R. Pettifer BA Queen's, BSc, DVM, DVSc Guelph - Assistant Professor
Peter W. Physick-Sheard BVSc Bristol, MSc Guelph - Associate Professor
Laura L. Smith-Maxie DVM, MSc Guelph - Associate Professor
Henry Staempfli Dr. Med. Vet. Bern, Dipl. ACVIM - Associate Professor
Anne M. Sylvestre BSc, DVM, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS - Assistant Professor
Donald Trout BS, DVM Washington State, PhD California, Dipl. ACVS - Assistant Professor
Laurent Viel DVM Montreal, MSc, PhD Guelph - Associate Professor

Associated Graduate Faculty
James Archibald DVM, MVSc Toronto, Dr. Med. Vet. Giessen, Dipl. ACVS, FRCVS - University Professor Emeritus
Geoffrey Coates MB, BS Durham, MSc Toronto, FRCP (C) - Chedoke-McMaster Hospitals
F. Donald Horney DVM Toronto, Dipl. ACVS - Retired
M. Grant Maxie DVM Saskatchewan, PhD Guelph, Dipl. ACVP - Veterinary Lab. Services, Ont. Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Paul W. Pennock BS New Hampshire, DVM Toronto, MS Ohio State, Dipl. ACVR - Retired
R. Chas Povey BVSc, PhD Bristol, FRCVS - Lifelearn Inc., Guelph
Geoffrey Sumner-Smith BVSc Liverpool, MSc Guelph, DVSc Liverpool, FRCVS - Retired

Special Graduate Faculty
James M.G. Anthony BSc British Columbia, DVM Saskatchewan, Dipl. AVDC - Private Practice
Pamela Anne Catton MD Ottawa, DACR, FRCP (C) - Radiology, Princess Margaret Hospital
Karol A. Mathews DVSc, DVM Guelph - Intensive Care Unit, OVC
Uwe Oehler BSc Waterloo, PhD Guelph - Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Guelph
Wendy M. Parker DVM Guelph - Associate Professor

The Department of Clinical Studies offers graduate programs leading to MSc and DVSc degrees and the graduate diploma.

MSc PROGRAM
   The MSc program provides traditional research training in the major clinical discipline areas (surgery, medicine, anesthesiology, and radiology) for those students who do not want or need a training program that combines both research training and the development of advanced clinical skills.

Admission Requirements
   The program is open to candidates with either an honours baccalaureate degree or a DVM degree; licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario is not required.

Degree Requirements
   Candidates are required to carry out an independent experimental study and produce a thesis.

DVSc PROGRAM
   The DVSc degree is offered in large animal surgery, small animal surgery, large animal medicine, small animal medicine, anaesthesiology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and radiology. The program provides advanced academic preparation in both discipline training and research and is a unique post-professional doctoral-level degree. The DVSc differs from PhD training by emphasizing the development of both research and applied skills in the various areas of clinical specialization.
   The DVSc is currently an interdepartmental program and receives input from all academic departments in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC): Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Studies, Pathobiology and Population Medicine.

Admission Requirements
a)    a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or equivalent which would allow the
applicant to be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario; or
b)     a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree plus either an acceptable graduate diploma or an
acceptable MSc or PhD degree with a high 'B' academic average. Students so admitted may be granted residency credit for up to two semesters in the DVSc program.
Degree Requirements
   Candidates are required to develop investigative skills in their chosen area of specialization by carrying out an original study, generally related to animal health. The results of the research must make a significant contribution to the candidate's area of specialization and be written up as a thesis.

Graduate Diploma Program
   The diploma program in clinical studies was introduced to provide appropriate postgraduate discipline training for veterinarians who wish to improve their expertise in a specific area. It entails a full-time three-semester program for candidates who enrol in the medicine, surgery, radiology, or anesthesiology specialties. This three semester requirement fulfils the need for veterinarians with limited time for graduate study but who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills. Veterinarians employed in government laboratories, industry and occasionally in private practice have found the program particularly useful. The graduate diploma program also serves as an introductory or stand-alone clinical training program for veterinary graduates from third-world countries. It can be tailored to the needs of the incoming student.
   The diploma program in clinical studies offers training in four specialty areas: Small-animal medicine and surgery, large-animal medicine and surgery, radiology, and anesthesiology. The program requires the completion of formal graduate courses and extensive participation in the care of animals admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Clinical instruction is done using a service team concept, wherein a graduate diploma student interacts with DVSc students and faculty advisers.

Admission Requirements
   Admission to a postgraduate diploma program as a regular student may be granted, on recommendation of the department, to the holder of a recognized DVM degree (or equivalent) with at least second class honours (`B-') standing during the final two years of study.

Diploma Requirements    The student is assigned an adviser who is responsible for the planning and regular review of the program of the candidate. A thesis is not required. Both undergraduate and graduate courses may be taken and, when appropriate for the student, a review manuscript suitable for publication in a refereed scientific journal is prepared. For some students, a heavier course load is substituted for the manuscript requirement.

COURSES
Medicine
2306010 Clinical Medicine F (0.5)
2306030 Clinical Medicine W (0.5)
2306031 Clinical Medicine S (0.5)
These are in-service clinical training courses based on case material presented to the student in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Under supervision, the student is expected to take primary responsibility for case management including decisions related to diagnosis, therapy and client/referring veterinarian communications. Case material studied in each course reflects a different clinical subspecialty commonly occurring in the fall (F), winter (W), and spring (S) semesters respectively.
2306190 Neurology (0.5)
Basis principles of lesion localization in the domestic species with discussions of diagnostic problems in veterinary neurology. Offered alternate years.
2306380 Electrocardiography in Domestic Animals (0.5) F,W,S,
Thiscourse will deal with the study of the electro-cardiography of the cat, dog, cow and horse. Students will review the mechanisms of arrhythmogenesis and the role of anti-arrhythmic agents in the control of arrhythmogenesis.
2306550 Small Animal Internal Medicine I (0.5) F
This is a graduate course designed for DVSc students and residentspursuing further study in the area. The basis of the course is the acquisition and application of theknowledge and pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease. Subject areas to be addressed mayinclude: cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and acid-base-electrolyte abnormalities.
2306560 Small Animal Internal Medicine II (0.5) W
A continuation of Small Animal Internal Medicine I. Subject areas to be addressed may include: endocrine diseases, pharma-codynamics, renal disease and neurologic disease.
2306570 Large Animal Internal Medicine I (0.5) S
Advanced study in general medicine and pathophysiologic principles of disorders of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems in ruminants, swine and horses. Offered every third year.
2306580 Large Animal Internal Medicine II (0.5) S
Advanced study in general medicine and the patho-physiologic principles of disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculo-skeletal systems of ruminants and horses. Offered every third year.
2306590 Large Animal Internal Medicine III (0.5) S
Advanced study in general medicine and the patho-physiologic principles of neonatal disorders and disorders of the nervous system, skin and general systemic disorders. Offered every third year.
2306680 Readings in Cardiology I (0.5) S,F,W
Original articles, review articles and textbook chapters dealing with the most recent concepts of pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic advancements will be reviewed, analyzed and discussed.
2306690 Readings in Cardiology II (0.5) S,F,W
Readings in Cardiology II will be a continuation of the format of Readings in Cardiology I with further readings in clinical cardiology.
surgery
2306170 Clinical Surgery F (0.5)
2306180 Clinical Surgery W (0.5)
2306181 Clinical Surgery S (0.5)
These are in-service clinical training courses based on case material presented to the student in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Under supervision, the student is expected to take primary responsibility for case management including decisions related to diagnosis, therapy and client/referring veterinarian communications. Case material studied in each course reflects a different clinical subspecialty occurring in fall (F), winter (W), and spring (S) semesters respectively.
2306270 Applied Surgical Principles (0.25)
General surgical principles associated with surgical and related treatment of various body systems. This is an applied course with laboratory and written components. Prerequisite: must have prior surgical training.
2306280 Orthopedic Surgery (0.5)
A course in orthopedic surgery consisting of seminars and practical laboratory sessions. Large- and small-animal specializations offered every other year.
Anesthesiology
2306420 Anesthesiology I (0.5) S
An introductory course in advanced veterinary anesthesia and allied topics such as fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte balance, shock therapy, and cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
2306440 Anesthesiology II (0.5) S,F,W
A discussion, reading and investigative course on research methods in comparative anesthesiology. Course 2306420 is normally a prerequisite.
Radiology
2306330 Advanced Principles of Diagnostic Imaging (0.5)
This course is intended for students pursuing a career in veterinary radiology. Using a lecture-discussion format, the science of x-ray production and the fundamentals of other diagnostic imaging modalities will be presented. The specific applications of these techniques to research and clinical situations will be investigated.
2306350 Advanced Radiology I (0.5) W
Radiographic changes seen in diseases of the thorax and abdomen are demonstrated by using radiographs. Contrast and special studies are included where applicable.
2306370 Advanced Radiology II (0.5) F
A continuation of 2306350, covering radiographic abnormalities of the neurological and skeletal systems.
General
2306900 Clinical "Grand Rounds" Seminar (0.25) F and W
This course allows each participant the opportunity to present a clinical case, research findings or, where applicable, a topic of interest to colleagues in the veterinary school. The topic must be approved by the course co- ordinator. The oral presentation will be evaluated, as will the written presentation, which should be in a form suitable for submission to a veterinary journal.
2306920 Veterinary Clinical Practice I (0.5) F
2306930 Veterinary Clinical Practice II (0.5) W
2306940 Veterinary Clinical PracticeIII (0.5) S
These are in-service clinical training courses for intern/graduate-diploma students based on case material presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Under supervision, the intern/graduate-diploma student, as part of a service team with a faculty clinician, is expected to hone his/her diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical skills, and gain experience with animal restraint and nursing care. They will also develop a problem-oriented approach to health management and disease. Case material studied in each course reflects the clinical problems commonly occurring in the fall, winter and spring semesters respectively.
2306950 Special Topics in Clinical Studies (0.5) F,W,S

* Note: Some courses will be offered only under certain conditions or restrictions of enrolment. Contact departmental office for details.

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