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Kim Newkirk, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Professor of Anatomic Pathology and Interim Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department Head | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences

Specialization: Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathologists (Anatomic)

Overview

Dr. Newkirk is an anatomic pathologist with an interest in ocular and neuropathology.

Research Focus

Dr. Newkirk's research interests revolve around the eye. In addition, Dr. Newkirk supports the research interests of veterinary students, pathology residents and her colleagues.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Newkirk enjoys spending her clinical time reading biopsies or performing necropsies.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Newkirk teaches in all levels of the veterinary curriculum and mentors pathology residents. In the pre-clinical curriculum, she teaches microanatomy, general pathology, neuropathology and ocular pathology.

Outreach Focus

Dr. Newkirk enjoys mentoring undergraduates and helping them understand the depth and breadth of opportunities in veterinary medicine.

The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Residency Training and PhD -- The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2007
  • DVM - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 2002
  • BS - Cornell University -- Animal Science, 1998

Kim Newkirk, DVM, PhD, DACVP

Professor of Anatomic Pathology and Interim Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department Head | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Residency Training and PhD -- The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2007
  • DVM - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 2002
  • BS - Cornell University -- Animal Science, 1998
Overview

Dr. Newkirk is an anatomic pathologist with an interest in ocular and neuropathology.

Research Focus

Dr. Newkirk's research interests revolve around the eye. In addition, Dr. Newkirk supports the research interests of veterinary students, pathology residents and her colleagues.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Newkirk enjoys spending her clinical time reading biopsies or performing necropsies.

Teaching Focus

Dr. Newkirk teaches in all levels of the veterinary curriculum and mentors pathology residents. In the pre-clinical curriculum, she teaches microanatomy, general pathology, neuropathology and ocular pathology.

Outreach Focus

Dr. Newkirk enjoys mentoring undergraduates and helping them understand the depth and breadth of opportunities in veterinary medicine.