Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Swine Medicine Education Center, IA

Description of Elective Experience: 

Two week clinical rotation in swine production medicine, emerging diseases, management, and pharmacology.  Students will be assigned to take the lead in investigating field based client cases with supervision of the instructors.  Development of critical thinking skills that will allow students to apply concepts of herd management, production analysis, economic analysis, and disease prevention in addressing client cases.  Variable amounts of travel to farm sites will be required. 

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 

There are seven SMEC staff that are education resources for the Swine Medicine Education Center's rotations:  Dr. Justin Brown (24hrs), Dr. Anna Forseth (24 hrs), Dr. Kristin Hayman (24 hrs), Dr. Locke Karriker (12 hrs), Dr. Heather Kittrell (24 hrs), Dr. Ramirez (12 hrs), and Ms. Kristin Skoland (24 hrs).

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?: 

Students will be assigned to take the lead in investigating field based client cases with supervision of the instructors.  Development of critical thinking skills that will allow students to apply concepts of herd management, production analysis, economic analysis, and disease prevention in addressing client cases.  Variable amounts of travel to farm sites will be required. 

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info): 

Student housing is available.  There is no cost associated with the housing, however commuting is required for this housing.  The housing is not pet friendly.  The housing is fully furnished.

Supervisor: 
Dr. Locke Karriker
Website: 
www.smec.iastate.edu
Contact email: 
Address: 
2281 Lloyd Vet Med Ctr
1809 S Riverside Dr
Ames, IA 50011
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
32