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Clinical Studies

Faculty
MSc Program
DVSc Program
Graduate Diploma Program
Courses

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Chair
Stephen A. Kruth (1437 OVC, Ext. 4080)
(E-mail: skruth@ovc.uoguelph.ca)

Graduate co-ordinator
Dana Allen (1410 OVC, Ext. 4001)
(E-mail: dgallen@uoguelph.ca)

Graduate secretary
Marg Barnstaple (1435 OVC, Ext. 4005)
mbarnsta@ovc.uoguelph.ca

Graduate Faculty

Dana G. Allen
DVM, MSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVIM - Professor

John D. Baird
BVSc, PhD Sydney - Professor

Allen G. Binnington
DVM, Dip. Vet. Surg., MSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS - Associate Professor

Ludovic Bouré
DMV Toulouse, MSc Montreal, Dipl. ACVS - Assistant Professor

Daniel G. Butler
DVM Toronto, MSc Guelph, PhD Toronto - Professor

Nathalie Coté
DMV Montreal, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS - Assistant Professor

Howard Dobson
BVM&S Edinburgh, Dip. Vet. Surgery, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVR -Associate Professor

Doris Dyson
BSc, DVM, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVA - Associate Professor

David L. Holmberg
BS, DVM Minnesota, MVSc Saskatchewan, Dipl. ACVS - Professor

Mark M. Hurtig
DVM Guelph, MVSc Saskatchewan, Dipl. ACVS - Associate Professor

Charlotte B. Keller
Dr. Med. Vet. Bern, Dipl. ACVO - Assistant Professor

Carolyn L. Kerr
BSc, DVM, DVSc Guelph - Assistant Professor

Stephen A. Kruth
BA California State, DVM California, Dipl. ACVIM - Professor and Chair

Karol A. Mathews
DVM, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVECC - Associate Professor

Wayne N. McDonell
DVM, MSc Guelph, PhD Cambridge, Dipl. ACVA - Professor

Anthony C.G. Ogg
BA Alberta, DVM Saskatchewan, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVIM - Associate 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

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

Donald Trout
BS, DVM Washington State, PhD California, Dipl. ACVS - Associate Professor

Laurent Viel
DVM Montreal, MSc, PhD Guelph - Associate Professor

J. Paul Woods
DVM Guelph, MS Wisconsin, Dipl. ACVIM - 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

Clive Davis
BSc, MD, FRCP - Associate Clinical Professor, McMaster University

Lawrence Friedman
MBBCh Witwatersrand, FRCP(C) - Guelph General Hospital

Marc D. Grynpas
MSc Brussels, PhD London - Professor, University of Toronto

F. Donald Horney
DVM Toronto, Dipl. ACVS - Retired

Edward G. Janzen
BSc, MSc Manitoba, PhD Iowa State - Retired

Rita A. Kandel
MD Toronto; Dipl. American Board of Pathology --Associate Professor, Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, Univ. of Toronto; and Head, Section of Musculoskeletal Oncologic Pathology, Mount Sinai Hospital

Mehran Kasra
BSc Iran, MEng McGill, PhD Ecole Polytechnique Montreal - Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

Peter B. Little
DVM Toronto, MS, PhD Minnesota - Private Practice

M. Grant Maxie
DVM Saskatchewan, PhD Guelph, Dipl. ACVP - Veterinary Lab. Services, Ont. Ministry of Agriculture and Food

David A. Nicolle
MD Zimbabwe, MB, ChB Birmingham, Dipl. ABO - Associate Professor, University of Western Ontario

Paul W. Pennock
BS New Hampshire, DVM Toronto, MS Ohio State, Dipl. ACVR - Retired

R. Chas Povey
BVSc, PhD Bristol, FRCVS - Lifelearn Inc., Guelph

Ron Shahar
BSc, MSc Israel, DVM Guelph - Faculty Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Israel

Geoffrey Sumner-Smith
BVSc Liverpool, MSc Guelph, DVSc Liverpool, FRCVS - Retired

Anne Sylvestre
DVM, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVS - Private Practice

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

Uwe Oehler
BSc Waterloo, PhD Guelph - Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Guelph

Wendy M. Parker
DVM Guelph - Associate Professor

Richard F. Quinn
DVM, DVSc Guelph, Dipl. ACVO - Assistant Professor Guelph, and Assistant Professor University of Western Ontario



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


MSc Program

     The MSc program provides focused research training in areas related to veterinary medicine. Research projects may examine aspects of clinical practice or concepts but are not considered discipline or specialty training. Candidates are accepted based on adequate background preparation and availability of an advisor in the area of interest. Applicants should contact potential faculty advisors with established research programs listed in the department website.
Admission Requirements
     Candidates must have 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. Three graduate level courses are required.


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, depending upon availability. The program provides advanced academic preparation in both clinical 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, leading to specialty Board certification.
     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. Five graduate level courses are required.

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 are veterinarians with limited time for graduate study but who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills. 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. It is expected that graduates will return to private practice with enhanced clinical skills, or progress into MSc or internship programs.
     This program provides the knowledge base so that foreign graduate students are able to, as appropriate, progress to the MSc or DVSc programs on an equal footing with North American graduate students who have completed a formal internship or equivalent clinical training.
     Candidates are accepted based on adequate background preparation and availability of an advisor in the area of interest. Applicants should contact potential faculty advisors listed in the department website. This program is not intended to upgrade general knowledge to North American standards nor is this program intended to prepare foreign graduates for national board exams.
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 `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

Course/(Credit Value) Term Course Description
Medicine
CLIN*6010
Clinical Medicine(0.5)
F 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.
CLIN*6030
Clinical Medicine(0.5)
W
CLIN*6031
Clinical Medicine(0.5)
S
CLIN*6190
Neurology (0.5)
  Basic principles of lesion localization in the domestic species with discussions of diagnostic problems in veterinary neurology. Offered alternate years.
CLIN*6380
Electrocardiography in Domestic Animals (0.5)
F,W,S This course will deal with the study of the electrocardiography 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.
CLIN*6550
Small Animal Internal Medicine I (0.5)
F This is a graduate course designed for DVSc students and residents pursuing further study in the area. The basis of the course is the acquisition and application of knowledge of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease. Subject areas to be addressed may include: cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and acid-base-electrolyte abnormalities.
CLIN*6560
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, pharmacodynamics, renal disease and neurologic disease.
CLIN*6570
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.
CLIN*6580
Large Animal Internal Medicine II (0.5)
S Advanced study in general medicine and the pathophysiologic principles of disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculo-skeletal systems of ruminants and horses. Offered every third year.
CLIN*6590
Large Animal Internal Medicine III (0.5)
S Advanced study in general medicine and the pathophysiologic principles of neonatal disorders and disorders of the nervous system, skin and general systemic disorders. Offered every third year.
CLIN*6680
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.
CLIN*6690
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
CLIN*6170
Clinical Surgery(0.5)
F 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. The student is required to prepare a paper for publication in a recognized peer review journal based on clinical case material presented to the teaching hospital. As an alternative, the paper can be an in-depth review article on a clinically relevant topic.
CLIN*6180
Clinical Surgery (0.5)
W
CLIN*6181
Clinical Surgery(0.5)
S
CLIN*6270
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.
CLIN*6280
Orthopedic Surgery (0.5)
  A course in the principles of orthopedic surgery consisting of seminars and practical laboratory sessions. Curriculum is focused on basic science and principles but laboratory sessions are large animal orientated.
CLIN*6600
Equine Soft Tissue Surgery I (0.5)
S,F,W Based on required reference reading, every other week disussion will cover advanced soft tissue procedures performed in equine surgery. Guest lectures on selected topics will be presented. Laboratory will be given.
CLIN*6610
Equine Soft Tissue Surgery II (0.5)
S,F,W Based on required reference reading, every other week disussion will cover advanced soft tissue procedures performed in equine surgery. Guest lectures on selected topics will be presented. Laboratory will be given.
CLIN*6700
Pathophysiology in Small Animal Surgery I (0.5)
S,F,W Based on required reference reading, weekly discussions will cover the disease mechanisms involved in medical problems commonly encountered in small animal surgical practice. Guest lectures on selected topics will be presented.
CLIN*6710
Pathophysiology in Small Animal Surgery II (0.5)
S,F,W Based on required reference reading, weekly discussions will cover the disease mechanisms involved in medical problems commonly encountered in small animal surgical practice. Guest lectures on selected topics will be presented.
Anesthesiology
CLIN*6420
Anesthesiology I (0.5)
S A course in advanced veterinary anesthesia and allied topics such as fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte balance, shock therapy, and cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
CLIN*6440
Anesthesiology II (0.5)
S,F,W A discussion, reading and investigative course on research methods in comparative anesthesiology. Course CLIN*6420 is normally a prerequisite.
Radiology
CLIN*6330
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.
CLIN*6350
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.
CLIN*6370
Advanced Radiology II (0.5)
F A continuation of CLIN*6350, covering radiographic abnormalities of the neurological and skeletal systems.
General
CLIN*6900
Clinical "Grand Rounds" Seminar (0.25)
F and W This course allows each participant the opportunity to present a clinical case 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.
CLIN*6920
Veterinary Clinical Practice I (0.5)
F 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.
CLIN*6930
Veterinary Clinical Practice II (0.5)
W
CLIN*6940
Veterinary Clinical Practice III (0.5)
S
CLIN*6950
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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