Veterinary Medicine At Iowa State University
Veterinary Medicineat IowaState University
Dr. W. Eugene and Linda Lloyd Veterinary Medical CenterAdministrative OfficesAcademic DepartmentsOffice of the Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-1250Office of Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-8562Office of Academic and Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-5337Small Animal Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-4900Large Animal Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-1500Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-1950General College Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-1242Biomedical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-2440Veterinary Clinical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-2199Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine. . . .(515) 294-8791Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine . . . . . . . .(515) 294-5776Veterinary Pathology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(515) 294-3282Or visit our Web site at: http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu
Why Iowa State University?You want to be a veterinarian. Great choice!Experience and tradition.As the nation’s first public veterinary school, we’ve had 128Veterinary medicine is a field of medicine that offersyears of experience educating veterinarians. Our strength liesunlimited opportunities in private clinical practice,in our ability to help you become a veterinarian who meetsresearch, education, public health, regulatory medicine,society’s needs. From the horse doctor in the early 1900s, tothe military, laboratory animal medicine, and food safety. the small animal specialists in the 1980s, and to the publicWith all of those opportunities, you want an educationhealth, infectious disease, and food supply veterinarians ofthat prepares you for every possibility.the 21st century – we’ve educated leaders in all areas of theprofession.Twenty-eight universities in the United Statesoffer programs leading to a Doctor of VeterinaryVeterinary medicine is an exciting and challenging field. WithMedicine. Each offers great opportunities. At Iowamodern advancements in the field and ever-changing societalState University, we have great things to offer that areneeds, you want a veterinary college that has the flexibility touniquely our own!help you meet those challenges. Iowa State University can!1
Something for EveryoneLocated in the heart of the Midwest, the College ofVeterinary Medicine is uniquely positioned to help youexplore a broad range of interests in veterinary medicine.Interested in clinical practice? You will receive a lot ofclinical experience in the Veterinary Medical Center,where over 18,000 Lloyd patients are seen annually. Youcan choose from 14 specialty rotations in small animal andlarge animal medicine. Our curriculum also provides moreextensive surgical experience than you’ll receive at manyother veterinary colleges. And, elective courses are availablein areas such as shelter medicine, exotic medicine, practicemanagement, animal behavior, and emergency medicine.Interested in basic science or clinical research? Our graduatedegree programs offer in-depth education in a number ofspecific areas such as microbiology, pathology, neurology,public health, and more. In addition, our location in Ames,Iowa, allows you to work with scientists at the USDA’sNational Animal Disease Center where veterinarians are onthe front line of animal and public health threats such as BSE,avian influenza, and anthrax. Other federal institutions nearbyinclude the Center for Veterinary Biologics and several unitsof the Food Safety and Inspection Services.Students can also participate in a variety of internationalexperiences provided through summer study abroad programsand university exchanges. Recent experiences include learningabout acupuncture in China, agricultural practices in Swedenand Australia, fish medicine in Norway, animal health and publicpolicy in Europe, and wildlife medicine in Brazil and Africa.Interested in food animal medicine? Iowa is a leadingagricultural state – number one in pig production andegg production. As such, Iowa State University offerssome of the best experiences in food animal productionmedicine. Outside our campus lies some of the largest swine Iowa State University also offers dual degree options such as theproduction facilities, and a short drive yields opportunities in DVM/MS, DVM/PhD, DVM/MBA or the DVM/MPH withbovine medicine at feedlots in western Iowa and Nebraska.the University of Iowa.2
It’s an exciting time for veterinary medicine and theCollege of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University.Thirty years ago, many of the veterinary specialties thatare the standard of care at veterinary teaching hospitalsand referral clinics such as critical and emergency carewere in their infancy. Today, CT scanners, MRIs, dentalsuites, and echocardiograms are the norm.Like the field of veterinary medicine, the College ofVeterinary Medicine is in the midst of exciting changesto ensure our students are knowledgeable in the latesttechnology and advancements in veterinary medicine. Theveterinary medical complex at Iowa State comprises 11 acres,including the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, VeterinaryMedical Center, Livestock Infectious Disease Facility,Veterinary Library, and over 1,000 rooms for learning.Our classrooms have high-tech computer and videoprojection devices and wireless connections for laptopcomputers. We also have classrooms equipped with plasmascreens for high-resolution delivery of educational material.Our Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is undergoing amajor renovation designed to provide continued state-ofthe-art care for our patients, and state-of-the-art teachingfacilities for our students. The expansion will increasethe college’s physical space by 25 percent. Phase I ofthe renovation is completed and includes new equine/large animal facilities (surgery suites, ICU, isolation andmedicine wards), and facilities for the advanced imagingand intensive care units. Phase II is planned to double thesize of the small animal hospital.Besides the excitement of renovated facilities, the collegehas an exciting new direction. The college has a professionalprogram with the state of Nebraska to provide training andeducation to the men and women of Nebraska who wantto become veterinarians. This expansion of the professionalprogram positions the college as a leader in veterinaryeducation for states in the region without veterinarycolleges.Exciting Times3
Laying the FoundationCurriculum During the first year, you will learn the structure andfunction of the normal animal. You will also begin thefoundations of clinical medicine from actual cases.At Iowa State University, we believe that your veterinarycollege education is just the beginning of a career During the second year, you will learn about diseases –marked by lifelong learning. Although our curriculumhow an animal responds to disease and fundamental aspectswill provide you with a solid foundation in veterinaryof disease treatment including pharmacology and surgery.medicine, we can’t teach you about emerging diseases andadvancements that are yet to be discovered. Our mission During the third year, you will continue to learn moreis to help you become a lifelong learner so that you areabout specific diseases in both companion and foodwell prepared for future challenges.animals, while further developing your clinical, surgicaland diagnostic skills.The Art and Science ofVeterinary MedicineAt Iowa State University, we strive to provide a solidgeneral foundation in veterinary medicine. The four-yearprofessional curriculum leading to the degree of doctorof veterinary medicine combines the science of veterinarymedicine (basic science course work) with the art ofveterinary medicine (problem-based learning, clinicalexperience, medical decision-making, and veterinarianclient-patient relationship skills).Each year of the veterinary curriculum at Iowa State buildson the previous.4 During the fourth year, you will gain experience in clinicalskills and medical decision-making within the clinicalrotations in the Veterinary Medical Center. Where thefirst three years are scheduled on a nine-month academiccalendar, the fourth year begins immediately at the conclusionof the third year in May and continues for 12 months.Throughout the four years of veterinary college, you havemany opportunities to explore topics of interest outside thecore curriculum – through elective courses, preceptorships,summer scholars research projects, faculty-studentmentoring, lectures and field trips/workshops offered in theevenings or weekends.To view the core curriculum, visit our Web site athttp://www.vetmed.iastate.edu.
Profile of Students Admitted Fall 2008Total Students:MalesFemales14839 (26%)109 (74%)Age (Mean)24 YearsDegreesNo Degrees9Bachelor’s Degree 137Master’s Degree2Grade Point AverageCumulative GPAScience GPALast 45undergraduate creditsGREVerbalQuantitativeAnalytical Writing3.543.343.594806404.5When you become an Iowa State veterinary student, youjoin a community of scholars, all with a commitment toyour success. As an entering first-year student, you will bematched with a second-year student who will guide you andprovide support during your first year in veterinary college.The college has a network of resources ready, ranging frommentors and tutors, to counselors. We want you to succeedand are ready to lend a hand when needed.The four-year curriculum is intense, demanding anddifficult. It is also exhilarating, and you will enjoy these years.At the College of Veterinary Medicine, there are over 30student organizations where you can meet other students,enhance your leadership and communications skills, andgain valuable hands-on experience. Those organizationshost a number of lectures, socials, and activities such aslaboratories and field trips. There is even an organizationfor significant others, to help them for the next four years!Students Helping Students5
Admission Requirements1Our goal at Iowa State University is to produceveterinarians who are prepared to meet the ever-changingneeds and demands of society. Veterinary medicine is arigorous course of study that doesn’t end when you walkaway with your degree in hand. As such, we encourageapplications from men and women who are intelligent,passionate about veterinary medicine, motivated,compassionate, mature, and are good communicatorsand leaders.Successful students come from a variety of backgrounds andinterests. Some come from the city, some from rural areas.Some of them have engineering degrees, some have musicdegrees, others have master’s or doctorate degrees. Thisdiversity brings something extra to the educational experienceat Iowa State. We welcome men and women who bring6 diverse circumstances and backgrounds to our program.At a minimum, admission to the professionalcurriculum requires two years (60 semestercredits) of undergraduate college education.College-level course work must include the following: English Composition6 semester credits Oral Communication3 semester credits General Chemistry with laboratory*7 semester credits (one-year series) Organic Chemistry with laboratory*7 semester credits (one-year series) Biochemistry*3 semester credits (no lab required) General Physics with laboratory*4 semester credits (first course in a one-year series) Biology with laboratory*8 semester credits (one-year series or equivalent) Genetics (Mendelian and molecular genetics)*3 semester credits (no lab required) Mammalian Anatomy or Physiology*3 semester credits Humanities or Social Sciences8 semester credits Electives8 semester credits* required science coursesThe credits earned must be equivalent to the IowaState University course offerings. It is expected thatall required courses have been taken within the pasteight years. Courses must be completed the springterm prior to matriculation.The College of Veterinary Medicine has no preferenceas to a major field of undergraduate study.23An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.50(4.0 scale)Completion of the Graduate Record Exam whichincludes the analytical writing section. Scores mustbe received by October 31. The college GRE codeis 6315.4Submission of the online application through the VeterinaryMedical College Application Service (VMCAS) atwww.aavmc.org/vmcas/vmcas.htm by October 2.5Submission of three electronic letters of recommendation(through the VMCAS) by October 2. It is strongly recommended that at least one recommendation be completedby a veterinarian. Only three letters of recommendationwill be accepted.6Submission of transcripts for ALL college-level coursework by October 2. Transcripts should besent directly to Veterinary Medicine Admissions,2270 Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University,P.O. Box 3020, Ames, IA 50010-3020.7Submission of the required Iowa State Universitysupplemental application. The online form will beavailable approximately June 1 and must be completedby October 2. The supplemental application can befound at missions/Admissions.8Submission of the completed signature page from thesupplemental application with the processing feeof 60 ( 80 for international applicants) by October 2.Checks should be payable to Iowa State Universityand sent to: Veterinary Medicine Admissions, 2270Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, P.O. Box3020, Ames, IA 50010-3020. Include your VMCASID on the check and signature page.
Veterinary medicine is a great profession. To be sure you understand what it takesto be a veterinarian, applicants are expected to have had experience working orvolunteering in the field of veterinary medicine.The most common way to gain insights and experience with the profession is to workwith a practicing veterinarian. Experiences with animal shelters, kennels, livestock facilities,racetracks, zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centers also help to fulfill this requirement.Additionally, applicants can gain experience in veterinary-related fields such as biomedicalresearch, diagnostic medicine, laboratory animal medicine, and public health.There is no minimum number of hours of experience required; however, it is expectedthat you are actively engaged in the experience and have specific responsibilities. Themore varied your experiences are, the more in-depth understanding you will have of theveterinary profession.Besides experiences in veterinary medicine, you will be evaluated on a variety ofpersonal development categories. Leadership, community service and participationin nonacademic activities are also considered. Your level of maturity, motivation, anddetermination are important qualities to assess your ability to handle the academicstudies and the clinical experiences of the professional curriculum.Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:UndergraduateGPA*30%Graduate Record Exam10%SelectionCriteria20%Course work Rigor**20%20%Admissions Committee Review***InterviewCumulative, Required Science, last 45 undergraduate creditsDegrees/credits, honors courses, college attended, withdraws/repeats, course loadNonacademic Preparation7
Additional InformationFor information on state contracts, please contact:ConnecticutCameron Faustman, Associate DeanCollege of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesUniversity of Connecticut1376 Storrs Road, Unit 4090Storrs, CT 06269-4090Ph: (860) 486-2919NebraskaISU-UNL Professional Programin Veterinary Medicine120B VBSUniversity of Nebraska – LincolnLincoln, NE 68583-0906Ph: (402) 472-8359North DakotaNorth Dakota University SystemState Capitol, 600 East Boulevard, Dept. 215Bismarck, ND 58505-0230Ph: (701) 328-4114South DakotaSouth Dakota Board of Regents306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200Pierre, SD 57501-2545Ph: (605) 773-34558A total of 25 Nebraska residents are admitted into thefirst year class at the UNL campus. Each year at the ISUcampus, a total of 120 students are admitted into the firstyear class, maintaining a balance between resident and nonresident students. Within the nonresident pool, positionsare held for students from Connecticut, North Dakota andSouth Dakota. A few highly qualified international studentsmay also be accepted.Fees and Expenses (2008-2009)Application fee (U.S. citizen):Application fee (Non-U.S. citizen): 60.00 80.00Acceptance deposit:(credited to tuition at matriculation) 500.002008-09 tuition/fees (in-state)2008-09 tuition/fees (out-of-state) 15,886 37,082Financial AidFinancing a veterinary education is an expensivecommitment which involves borrowing in the form ofstudent loans for most students. Detailed information onfinancial aid available for veterinary students can be foundat the Iowa State University Office of Financial Aid Website psThe College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa StateUniversity awards over 400,000 in scholarships andawards annually to veterinary students. Criteria varyamong scholarships, but are generally based on academicachievement, financial need, clinical proficiency, leadership,or achievement in specific disciplines. A limited number ofscholarships are available to incoming first-year students.ToursProspective students are encouraged to schedulea college tour and speak with an advisor. Pleasecheck the College of Veterinary Medicine Web siteat rs/Default.aspx for current tour datesand times and for instructions on scheduling yourtour online.Additional InformationFor the most current information about thecollege’s admissions procedures, please visit ourWeb site at www.vetmed.iastate.eduOr contact:Veterinary Medicine AdmissionsCollege of Veterinary MedicineIowa State UniversityP.O. Box 3020, Ames, IA 50010-3020Ph: (515) 294-5337 (800) 262-3810Fax: (515) 294-8341E-mail: cvmadmissions@iastate.eduIowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genderidentity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity andDiversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
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