A practical, experiential, and academic exploration of mindfulness as it relates to the practice of veterinary medicine. Upon completion, students will be able to implement mindfulness-based strategies to enhance interpersonal communication, mitigate stress and improve attention and working memory capacity, thereby facilitating patient care and enhancing their own career satisfaction. Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program Note: This is a Year 3 elective for students in the D.V.M. program.
A practical, experiential, and academic exploration of mindfulness as it relates to the practice of veterinary medicine. Upon completion, students will be able to implement mindfulness-based strategies to enhance interpersonal communication, mitigate stress and improve attention and working memory capacity, thereby facilitating patient care and enhancing their own career satisfaction. Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program Note: This is a Year 3 elective for students in the D.V.M. program.