Description of Elective Experience:
Students are assigned to a busy 24-hour, 7-day per week emergency service on a shift system. The students are responsible for diagnosis and management of animals presented to the service under the supervision of Emergency Service staff. Emergency Service rounds are held Monday through Thursday inclusive, and include topics related to emergency medicine and surgery centered around case discussion.
Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.:
full service ER, fully staffed by faculty, residents and interns
Supervisor:
Dr. Ken Drobatz
Website:
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/education/academics-and-training/training-opportunities
Contact email:
Address:
3900 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Practice or Institution Type:
Is student housing available?:
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week:
40