September 2012 news at the College of Medicine

Animal groups, CVM docs unite to save dog

By • Sep 4th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, September 2012

Community animal groups, CVM docs unite to save dog After months of treating chronic, painful ear infections, Bella’s owners recognized they could no longer meet her medical needs and made the heartbreaking decision to relinquish her to the shelter at Alachua County Animal Services. “Bella awaited an uncertain fate at the shelter,” said Dr. Brian […]

Around the College

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, September 2012

Things never slow down too much around the college. People continue to visit us, students and faculty perform externships and other trips aimed at helping various communities, and  a group of our offshore students complete their clinical rotations. Below are just a few shots that have been shared with us over the past few months.

Graduate degrees awarded

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: People, September 2012

Graduate degrees awarded Several graduate students at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine received their degrees during a UF commencement ceremony held Aug. 11 at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Receiving a master of science degree with thesis was Peini Chao. Recipients of the Ph.D. degree were Ana Bassit, Alex Costidis and Lauren Harshaw. Recipients […]

Dean’s search committee formed

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: Features, News, September 2012

A search committee has been formed to recruit the next dean of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

Harvey named to clinical pathology group’s Hall of Fame

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: People, September 2012

Harvey named to clinical pathology group’s Hall of Fame Dr. John W. Harvey, executive associate dean and a professor of hematology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named to the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology’s Hall of Fame. The award was established last year and was presented at the […]

New students get oriented to UF CVM

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, Features, September 2012

The college’s incoming veterinary students from the Class of 2016 as well as transferring students from other institutions received a warm welcome during a week of orientation activities.

Young students gain meaningful exposure to veterinary profession through summer learning opportunitiy

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: Around the College, September 2012

High schoolers gain unique learning experience about veterinary profession The college’s first ever summer camp-style learning opportunity for 15 high-school aged students hoping for a future in veterinary medicine was held July 21-28 and by all accounts was a huge success. “Future Animal Career Experience for Students, or FACES, is a residential high school summer […]

Students intern at CDC for dual degree program

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: Features, People, September 2012

Two senior UF veterinary students spent six weeks at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta in early summer.

Service dogs get free dental screening exams

By • Aug 29th, 2012 • Category: News, September 2012

Thirteen service dogs received free dental screenings at the UF Small Animal Hospital on Aug. 23.