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About the DVM Program - Overview & Timeline

Year 1 & 2
Problem-Based Learning Modules

**All systems

**All disciplines
64 Weeks
Cellular/Molecular Biology Course
Veterinary Issues Seminars
Clinical Skills Courses
Year 3
Introduction to Practice Management 1 Wk
Small Animal Mixed Practice 8 Wks
Livestock Mixed Practice 4 Wks
Equine Practice 4 Wks
Surgery/Shelter Medicine 2 Wks
Population Health & Production 2 Wks
Diagnostic Laboratory & Pathology 2 Wks
Laboratory Animal & Research 2 Wks
Zoo Animal & Wildlife 2 Wks
Veterinary Public Health 2 Wks
Food & Feed Safety 2 Wks
USDA Accreditation, Foreign Animal Diseases, & Int'l Vet. Medicine 2 Wk
Junior Presentations 1 day
Year 4
Selective/Individual Rotations

**Local

**Regional

**National

**International
8 X 4 equals 32 Wks
Senior Presentations Self Study
Independent Research (Thesis) Option Self Study
Last Updated:12/09/2007