Description of Elective Experience:
Externs can expect to spend 8-10 hours per day with internist, surgeon, or emergency clinican. Discussion of cases including differentials, diagnostics, therapies and outcomes will be expected. Hands on experience is dependent on case load and type of case. At times, students will be directed to another service to experience unique or interesting cases/procedures. Free time between cases is to be spent reading/studying.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
3 Surgeons (1 CCRT), 2 internists, 1 critical care specialist, 10 emergency doctors, MRI, CT, linear acclerator, radiology, ultrasound (2), endoscopy, physical rehabilitation (underwater treadmill).
80 support staff
Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?:
See above
Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info):
Student housing may be available. Please inquire at time of application. Free, no pets allowed.
Supervisor:
Dr. Michele Tucker
Website:
palmbeachvetspecialists.com
Contact email:
Address:
3884 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
United StatesPractice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40