2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Clinical Sciences
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A-111D Mosier Hall
785-532-4890
Fax: 785-532-2252
krdrew@ksu.edu
http://www.vet.ksu.edu/academics/clinical-sciences/index.html
Department Head:
Elizabeth Davis
Program Director:
T.G. Nagaraja
Graduate Faculty:
*Raghavendra Amachawadi, PhD, Kansas State University
*Michael D. Apley, D.V.M., PhD, Kansas State University
Chieko Azuma, Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Mary Bagladi-Swanson, D.V.M., Kansas State University
Laurie A. Beard, D.V.M., Washington State University
Warren L. Beard, D.V.M., Texas A&M University
David Biller, D.V.M., Auburn University
Christopher Blevins, D.V.M., Kansas State University
James Carpenter, D.V.M., Oklahoma State University
Nicolette Cassel, DipVDI, European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
*Elizabeth G. Davis, D.V.M., University of Florida; PhD, Kansas State University
Keith DeDonder, D.V.M., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Katherine Delph, D.V.M., Purdue University
Adryanna Drake, Ph.D., Kansas State University
David Eshar, D.V.M., Hebrew University
Sara Gardhouse, D.V.M., Ontario Veterinary College
McArthur Hafen, Ph.D., Brigham Young University
Kenneth Harkin, D.V.M., Iowa State University
Mary Lynn Higginbotham, D.V.M., University of Missouri - Columbia
Sam Hocker, D.V.M., Kansas State University
David S. Hodgson, D.V.M., Kansas State University
Maria C. Jugan, D.V.M., University of Tennessee
*Michael Kleinhenz, D.V.M., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Emily Klocke, D.V.M., Michigan State University
*Katherine A. KuKanich, D.V.M., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Phillip Lancaster, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
*Robert L. Larson, D.V.M., Ph.D, Kansas State University
*Brian Lubbers, Ph.D., Kansas State University
John Dylan Lutter, D.V.M., Kansas State University
Diane Mason, D.V.M., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University
Rose McMurphy, D.V.M., Washington State University
Jessica Meekins, D.V.M., The Ohio State University
Matt D. Miesner, D.V.M., Washington State University
Amy Rankin, D.V.M., University of Wisconsin
David C. Rankin, D.V.M., Kansas State University
Walter Renberg, D.V.M., Oklahoma State University
Emily Reppert, D.V.M., Colorado State University
James Roush, D.V.M., Purdue University
Bonnie Rush, D.V.M., Ohio State University
Elizabeth Santschi, D.V.M., University of Illinois
*Thomas Schermerhorn, D.V.M., University of Pennsylvania
Justin Thomason, D.V.M., Oklahoma State University
David Upchurch, D.V.M., Auburn University
*Brad J. White, D.V.M., University of Missouri - Columbia
Raelene Wouda, D.A.C.V.I.M., Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
*Denotes graduate faculty that are certified to serve as the major professor for doctoral students.
Clinical Graduate Faculty:
Kara Berke, D.V.M., Ohio State University
Neala Boyer, D.V.M., University of Missouri - Columbia
Robert “Brad” Crauer, D.V.M., Iowa State University
Jason Grady, D.V.M, Kansas State University
Shaun Huser, D.V.M., Kansas State University
Sara Gardhouse, D.V.M., Ontario Veterinary COllege - Guelph
Graduate Faculty Associates:
William Whitehouse, D.V.M., University of Georgia
About the department
The Department of Clinical Sciences offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science (Veterinary Biomedical Science) degree. Graduate work in clinical sciences may be pursued in several fields of specialization including agricultural practice, anesthesiology, cardiology, equine medicine and surgery, oncology, exotic and wildlife medicine, ophthalmology, radiology, small animal medicine, small animal surgery, and theriogenology. The department, along with the Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University, has modern facilities and equipment for both basic and applied studies.
The primary goal of graduate study programs in clinical medicine is to prepare students for careers in teaching and research in a clinical specialty area. After completing graduate work, the student will be better prepared to conduct research both independently and as a team member. Adequate training in planning research projects and writing research proposals will give the student the ability to function with teams of scientists from the biomedical field. The student’s experience in clinical teaching and literature study will form the basis for development of future teaching programs within his or her discipline.
A residency program designed to prepare and qualify a veterinarian for specialty boards recognized by the AVMA is usually combined with the graduate program. While a graduate program can be accomplished in a shorter period of time, the duration of combined programs is usually three years. This reflects the minimum time required to satisfy the objectives of each program. Details of an individual residency program can be obtained from the Director of the Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University. An individually tailored graduate program concurrent with professional veterinary school or for non-DVM applicants can be arranged on an individual basis.
Admission Requirements
In order to be considered for admission, the applicant must FIRST identify, contact, and be accepted by a graduate faculty member within Clinical Sciences. Once the student has been accepted by a graduate faculty mentor, the student should submit the application online.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and admission will follow deadlines set forth by the Kansas State University Graduate School.
Continued Enrollment Requirements
Applicants for graduate study must have a minimum grade average of B. Applicants currently enrolled in the professional veterinary curriculum or those holding a baccalaureate degree will be considered on an individual basis.
A student who has less than a B average, based on individual merit, may be admitted on probationary status. Full standing is attained automatically upon completion of at least 9 hours of course work for graduate credit with grade of B or better and upon the removal of any deficiency which was specified at the time of admission. International students must have a health certificate and an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
A graduate student may be denied continued enrollment in the university for any of the following reasons:
a. Failure of a student on probation as a condition of admission to achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the first 9 credit hours of graduate level coursework.
b. Failure of a student placed on probation for deficient grades to achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 within 2 semesters for full-time students and within 12 credit hours for part-time students.
c. Failure to meet published departmental or University requirements.
d. Failure to maintain satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree.
e. Failure in the final degree examination(s).
f. Failure to acquire mastery for the methodology and content in a field sufficient to complete a successful thesis or dissertation.
g. Qualifying for placement on probation a second time, except when the first period of probation is a condition of admission or when the second period is a condition of reinstatement.
h. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion by the Honor Council.
Clinical Science
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VCS 935 - Comparative Cardiology Credits: 2
Designed to expose students to the cardiovascular system of domestic animals, emphasizing clinical management and understanding of common congenital and acquired cardiac diseases.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 936 - Clinical Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Credits: 3
Course is designed to train senior or elective veterinary students in diagnosis/treatment of small animal orthopedic surgical diseases through the Orthopedic Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 937 - Shelter Medicine Credits: 2
The rotation will be a combination of in-class and laboratory exercises in Manhattan, and hands-on experiences at regional shelters. Topics include population medicine, infectious disease recognition and control, surgical sterilization, behavioral testing, and legal issues common to shelter settings.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 938 - General Dentistry Credits: 1
Skills and concepts common to general dentistry practice in the feline and canine, pre-operative exams, day-long wet lab to take and interpret digital intraoral radiographs, extract teeth, and perform dental nerve blocks. Also may participate in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of primary care patients.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 939 - Supplemental Clinical Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Credits: 3
Additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of small animal soft tissue and general surgical diseases through participation in the Small Animal Soft Tissue Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 940 - Small Animal Emergency Rotation Credits: 2
Enhanced training in the management of small animal patients presented to the emergency service. Evaluation, management, and monitoring of small animal patients in the intensive care unit.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 941 - Supplemental Small Animal Internal Medicine Credits: 3
Additional topics in internal medicine. The student may be required to participate in a special problem with a written or oral report.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 942 - Advanced Surgical Experience Credits: 2
Designed to increase exposure to soft tissue surgical theories and techniques by providing both hands on surgical experience on cadavers and literature review skills.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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VCS 943 - Supplemental Clinical Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Credits: 3
Additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of small animal orthopedic surgical diseases through participation in the Small Animal Orthopedic Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching hospital.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 944 - Supplemental Small Animal Emergency Credits: 2-4
An opportunity to pursue additional training in the management of small animal patients presented to the emergency services. Evaluation, management, and monitoring of small animal patients in the intensive care unit.
Repeat for Credit
Repeatable
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 945 - Supplemental Dentistry for Small Animals Credits: 1
A one week course where students will be instructed through lecture, cadaver labs, and live animal care. Topics covered will include dental evaluation techniques, instrumentation, dental radiography, tooth extraction techniques and regional anethesia. Objectives of the course will be to provide 4th year students with additional training of basic dentistry knowledge and experience performing oral exams, dental probing, scaling, polishing, radiographs and tooth extractions.
Note:
Vet Course
Requisites:
Prerequisite: 4th Year Standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine and successful completion of CS 771 General Dentistry.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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VCS 946 - Shelter Operations Consultation Credits: 1
This rotation will expose veterinary students to formal shelter consultation procedures. Students will learn how to take a critical look at the health of animal shelters to identify what is being done well and what needs to be improved. Students will also learn how to formulate recommendations in a way that does not overwhelm the administration of the shelters and can easily be implemented in a step-wise fashion.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: CS 781 Shelter Medicine and 4th Year Standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 947 - Advanced Bovine Palpation Credits: 2
Provide numerous opportunities for the student to learn how to identify the different structures of the bovine reproductive tract through rectal palpation and transrectal ultrasound, accurately diagnose pregnancy both manually and via ultraonography, and to identify various bovine reproductive abnormalities.
Note:
CS 811 - Topics in Bovine Palpation Techniques and Reproductive Evaluation Elective is strongly recommended and preference will be given to those students who have completed CS 811 - Topics in Bovine Palpation Techniques and Reproductive Evaluation.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: 4th Year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall
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VCS 948 - Supplemental Small Animal General Medicine Credits: 3
Additional training in the study of preventative medicine, general practice medicine, and specialty medicine through participation in the Small Animal General Medicine Service in the Veterinary Health Center.
Requisites:
Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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VCS 950 - Problems in Medicine or Surgery Credits: 1-9
The course provides for the study of medical or surgical problems. The student, in conference with the major professor, outlines the methodology and procedures, conducts the study, and prepares a detailed report.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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