John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT
Dean
College of Veterinary Medicine
Join year: 2003
BSN, Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 1985
MA, Applied Psychology, University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 1989
VMD, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 1995
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Toxicology
Veterinarian - California
Registered Nurse - California
1985 - 1995: Practiced nursing (liver and kidney transplantation unit, acute dialysis, hospice & community health) in Philadelphia and Southern NJ
1995 - 2000: Practiced small animal medicine and surgery, including housecall practice in Portland, OR
2000-2003: Resident in Veterinary Toxicology, California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, University of California-Davis, CA
2003 - present: Faculty member at WU (CVM & IPE)
Clincal Toxicology
Problem-Based Learning
Faculty/Facilitator Development
Interprofessional Education
My focus has been primarily on small group teaching and learning, utilizing PBL and Case-Based Learning.
Veterinary Basic Sciences
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Clinical Skills
Food and Feed Safety
Professionalism in veterinary medicine and education
Interprofessional education
Veterinary competencies in veterinary education and practice
Secretary/Treasurer of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT)
President of Veterinary Education Worldwide (ViEW)