Introduces students to the gross and microscopic postmortem examination of animals and tissues submitted for diagnosis. Pathogenesis and diagnostic procedures, including a variety of ancillary tests, are emphasized. Students will participate in the prosection of submitted specimens and description and discussion of a set of histologic slides. Selected cases are discussed at bi-weekly conferences and students are expected to present seminars based on case material. Weekly hours: 2 Seminar/Discussion hours and 6 Clinical Service hoursPermission of instructor required. Note: Students take VTPA 820 to 823 as a series from I through IV.
Introduces students to the gross and microscopic postmortem examination of animals and tissues submitted for diagnosis. Pathogenesis and diagnostic procedures, including a variety of ancillary tests, are emphasized. Students will participate in the prosection of submitted specimens and description and discussion of a set of histologic slides. Selected cases are discussed at bi-weekly conferences and students are expected to present seminars based on case material. Weekly hours: 2 Seminar/Discussion hours and 6 Clinical Service hoursPermission of instructor required. Note: Students take VTPA 820 to 823 as a series from I through IV.
