Course Description
The diagnosis of diseases of animals by biopsy techniques. Studies are made of microscopic alterations of tissue submitted for antemortem diagnosis. For residents in their first year.
Athena Title
Biopsy Practicum I
Non-Traditional Format
Students are instructed by faculty in a one-on-one format. Instruction includes biopsy procedures and analysis, writing pathology reports, and reviewing reports with faculty. Microscopic slides are reviewed with a faculty member. The training program requires intensive, one-on-one instruction during working hours and extensive independent study in off hours. Approximately three total years of this training is required for students to take the national certifying examination.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
Topical Outline
Syllabus
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