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Belize

Dr Cushing in Belize

Each year, Dr. Andrew Cushing and Dr. Julie Sheldon lead clinical veterinary students on a 2-week study abroad experience that exposes them to wildlife and zoological cases beyond what is offered through rotations in the exotics clinic and the zoological service on site at UTCVM. The Belize Zoo is a small-medium-sized zoo that houses native wildlife of various taxa, including primates, felids, birds and reptiles.

Argentina

Dr. Ricardo Videla in Argentina

Dr. Ricardo Videla leads clinical veterinary students on an externship opportunity that allows these students to work with a rural veterinarian in Argentina and will expose them to the challenges associated with practicing veterinary medicine in a rural, under-served community in a foreign country.

Uganda

Dr Odoi in office

Dr. Odoi is investigating the challenges of diabetes management in rural and urban areas of Uganda. The findings of his research will be useful for guiding contextually appropriate interventions that may be adapted and implemented across not only Uganda but the other East African countries to address the emerging diabetes epidemic in this region.

Egypt

Dr. Baily and Dean Manal Affify at King Salman International University's veterinary school

Dr. Bailey is collaborating with King Salman International University’s veterinary school to provide support for their ongoing curriculum development. She participated as an external examiner for the spring 2023 semester, which involved working with faculty to grow the curriculum into a truly international program. As this collaboration grows, we hope to aid in training new KSIU faculty members, have joint research projects, and have exchange opportunities for faculty and students. 

Galapagos

Large turtle in Galapagos

In collaboration with World Veterinary Services, Dr. Souza leads the Applied One Health pre-clinical elective which takes place at the Pan Animalia Veterinary Clinic on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador. This course is typically offered twice per year, and students learn about domestic animal medicine as well as the impact of these animals on the native wildlife.

Philippines

Dr. Souza and 10 Filipino Educators

Dr. Souza hosted 10 Filipino veterinary educators during the Fall 2023 semester at UTCVM for USDA Foreign Agriculture Service Sponsored Faculty Exchange Program (FEP). This fellowship focuses on improving knowledge and skills of teaching, while also building research and collaboration. Each fellow is paired with a faculty mentor who will complete a reciprocal visit to their fellow in 2024.

Japan

For over 25 years, UTCVM has participated in an international exchange program with the Kitasato University School of Veterinary Medicine in Towada, Japan. With the aim of improving the veterinary education system and enhancing our international network, an academic exchange agreement was created for Japanese veterinary students in their clinical year. Each summer, a few students and a faculty advisor visit UTCVM to observe clinical rotations in the veterinary hospital. These students gain international perspective through direct exposure to veterinary clinical education in the U.S.

Kenya

Africa visit

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana; From August to December 2022, UTIA hosted nine Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) and five Scientific Exchange Program (SEP) fellows from four African countries. Dr. Souza served as the project lead for both programs. These visitors were matched with faculty members from three different UT colleges for mentorship for the duration of their programs to focus on veterinary teacher pedagogy and animal health governance.

Tanzania

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana: From August to December 2022, UTIA hosted nine Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) and five Scientific Exchange Program (SEP) fellows from four African countries. Dr. Souza served as the project lead for both programs. These visitors were matched with faculty members from three different UT colleges for mentorship for the duration of their programs to focus on veterinary teacher pedagogy and animal health governance.

Ghana

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana: From August to December 2022, UTIA hosted nine Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) and five Scientific Exchange Program (SEP) fellows from four African countries. Dr. Souza served as the project lead for both programs. These visitors were matched with faculty members from three different UT colleges for mentorship for the duration of their programs to focus on veterinary teacher pedagogy and animal health governance.

South Africa

Dr Dickson neutering a leopard

Led by Courtney Dickson, UTCVM Adjunct Faculty Member, this three-week non-credit program allows students to work at Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa for two weeks and visit Kruger National Park for a week.

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For over twenty-five years, UTCVM has participated in an international exchange program with the Kitasato University School of Veterinary Medicine in Towada, Japan. With the aim of improving the veterinary education system and enhancing our international network, an academic exchange agreement was created for Japanese veterinary students in their clinical year. Each summer, a few students and a faculty advisor visit UTCVM to observe clinical rotations in the veterinary hospital. These students gain international perspective through direct exposure to veterinary clinical education in the U.S.

News

In August 2023, UTCVM hosted four veterinary students and one faculty member from Kitasato University for the first time since the COVID 19 global pandemic. These four students were able to observe several different clinical rotations in the hospital, such as Orthopedic & Soft Tissue Surgery, Equine Medicine, Neurology, and more.

Kitasato University students visiting UT CVM

Our visitors were able to meet many students, staff, and faculty from a variety of programs and departments on UT campus. We applaud these students for their hard work and dedication over these two weeks and look forward to collaborations between Kitasato University and UTCVM in the future.

In 2023, the UTCVM signed an MOU with King Salman International University to build collaborations between the veterinary colleges. As this collaboration grows, we hope to aid in training new KSIU faculty members, have joint research projects, and have exchange opportunities for faculty and students.

News

In January 2023, Misty Bailey, Assistant Professor of Practice, India Lane, Professor and Associate Dean, Agricola Odoi, Professor of Epidemiology and Assistant Dean and Marcy Souza, Professor and Associate Dean traveled to the Ras Sudr campus of KSIU to meet with faculty members and explore future collaborative activities. This trip was the first in-person meeting between the colleges.

Egypt Partnership.