Purdue University, IN, Pathology

Description of Elective Experience: 

Clinical rotation in comparative cardiology

This is a clinical rotation experience where the student will be directly involved in patient care including diagnostics and therapeutics. Learning will take place through experiential, small group discussion, one-on-one discussion with resident and faculty, as well as exposure to departmental and college seminars.

Direct supervision by faculty, house officers, and staff at all times (8-10 hours per day, 5 days per week; supervision will also happen if the student has a hospitalized patient during after-business hours and on weekends).

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

The Comparative Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology Service consists of three (3) Faculty, one (1) resident, and two (2) licensed technicians.  The service is well-equipped with state of the art equipment for echocardiography, ECG, hemodynamic monitoring, and interventional procedures.  The service has a stand-alone interventional cardiology suite with an average of 8-12 cases per month.

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

Students will be expected to provide primary patient care, communication with owners, RDVMs, staff, house officers, and faculty. The student will be expected to perform at a high level that is comparable to Purdue University students and will be evaluated by the staff, house officers, and faculty with an established rubric for clinical training.

Supervisor: 
Dan Hogan
Contact email: 
Address: 
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
60