Course Description

A review of the microscopic features of the ophthalmologic diseases.

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Athena Title

Ophthalmopathology Rounds

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Non-Traditional Format

Students review microscopic slides.

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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 help prepare the student for the microscopic pathology portion of the ACVP exam. By the end of this course series, the student will: 1. Have in-depth knowledge of the comparative microscope pathology of common ophthalmologic diseases and conditions in animals and: -Have in-depth knowledge of the pathogenesis of those diseases -Have reviewed pertinent literature for those diseases/conditions 2. Understand how to approach and write an ACVP exam appropriate microscopic description for diseases of the eye and associated structures

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Topical Outline

Variable by semester.

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