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John Tyler, DVM, DACVIM

John Tyler, DVM, DACVIM

Associate Professor, Small Animal Medicine

College of Veterinary Medicine

jtyler@westernu.edu

Phone: 469-5556

  • Education

    1990: Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Small Animal
    1987-1988: Senior Small Animal Internal Medicine Resident, University of Missouri
    1985-1987: Small Animal Internal Medicine Resident, Iowa State University
    1984-1985: Rotating Small Animal Internship, University of Missouri
    1982: Immunology Graduate Program University of Wisconsin
    1978-1982: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
    1975-1978: Undergraduate Studies, Major: Microbiology, University of Georgia

  • Professional Experience

    2005-Present: Associate Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
    College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University Of Health Sciences
    2000-2005: Associate Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
    College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health Center, Mississippi State University
    1993-1999: Assistant Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health Center, Mississippi State University
    1992-1993: Internist, Internal Medicine Specialty Service, Gulf Coast Veterinary Referral Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
    1990-1992: Visiting Assistant Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
    1988-1990: Internist, Veterinary Medical Referral Service, Riverwoods, Illinois
    1983-1984: Associate Veterinarian, Meadowrun Animal Clinic, Brandon, Florida

  • Philosophy

    Impact of Medical Education on:

    • Student values and perspectives on their role in society as an individual and as a veterinarian.
    • Altruism and community involvement.
    • Family relationships.
    • The physical health of students and their families.
    • The mental health of students.
    • Extracurricular activities during school and following graduation.

    Impact of PBL Curriculum on:

    • Problem solving and analytic thought.
    • Career choices.
    • Altruism and community involvement.
    • Family relationships.
    • Initial and long-term career satisfaction.
    • Initial and long-term financial success.
    • Personality factors and life experiences which are predictive of success in a PBL curriculum.