Course Description

A review of gross pathology of animals.

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Athena Title

Gross Pathology Rounds

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Non-Traditional Format

Students review photographic images of gross pathology.

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

The goal of this course is to prepare the student for the gross pathology portion of the ACVP exam. By the end of this course series, the student will: 1. Have in-depth knowledge of the comparative gross pathology of a wide variety of species and: -Have in-depth knowledge of the pathogenesis and microscopic findings for those gross changes -Have reviewed pertinent literature for those changes 2. Understand how to approach and answer questions when given a gross image

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Topical Outline

Variable by semester, but over the course series the student will have reviewed gross lesions by: 1. Species, including domestic animals and common avian, exotic, wild, and aquatic species 2. Various organ systems 3. Etiology

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