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Marcy Souza, DVM, MPH, MPPA

Professor and Associate Dean Office for Outreach and Global Engagement | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences

Specialization: DACVPM, DABVP (Emeritus, Avian)

Overview

Dr. Souza completed her B.S. at the University of Maryland and then worked for a few years in research before attending veterinary school at North Carolina State University. Upon graduation, she worked in a small animal and exotic pet private practice for a year before coming to the University of Tennessee to complete a residency in Avian & Zoological Medicine and MPH. Since starting as an assistant professor in 2008, Dr. Souza’s responsibilities have shifted to a public health focus including overseeing the veterinary concentration of the MPH program and serving on numerous public health related committees. Her research seeks to answer questions and then apply those answers toward policy action to address One Health related issues. Recently, Dr. Souza stepped into the role of Associate Dean for Outreach and Global engagement where she will oversee continuing education provided by the college and increase international engagement.

Research Focus

Food safety issues associated with backyard poultry and bushmeat consumption. The relationship between pet ownership and human health.

Teaching Focus

CEM 506: One Health; CEM 507: Epidemiology of Vector Borne Zoonoses; VMP 870: Introduction to Avian Medicine; VMP 833: Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology

Outreach Focus

Oversight and expansion of HABIT; Teacher training for foreign veterinary educators; Continuing education for foreign public health professionals

The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, since 2010
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Avian Practice, since 2007
  • Masters Public Policy & Administration, U Tennessee, 2017
  • Masters Public Health, U Tennessee, 2008
  • DVM, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 2004
  • BS, University of Maryland, College Park, 1995

Marcy Souza, DVM, MPH, MPPA

Professor and Associate Dean Office for Outreach and Global Engagement | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
The College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, since 2010
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Avian Practice, since 2007
  • Masters Public Policy & Administration, U Tennessee, 2017
  • Masters Public Health, U Tennessee, 2008
  • DVM, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 2004
  • BS, University of Maryland, College Park, 1995
Overview

Dr. Souza completed her B.S. at the University of Maryland and then worked for a few years in research before attending veterinary school at North Carolina State University. Upon graduation, she worked in a small animal and exotic pet private practice for a year before coming to the University of Tennessee to complete a residency in Avian & Zoological Medicine and MPH. Since starting as an assistant professor in 2008, Dr. Souza’s responsibilities have shifted to a public health focus including overseeing the veterinary concentration of the MPH program and serving on numerous public health related committees. Her research seeks to answer questions and then apply those answers toward policy action to address One Health related issues. Recently, Dr. Souza stepped into the role of Associate Dean for Outreach and Global engagement where she will oversee continuing education provided by the college and increase international engagement.

Research Focus

Food safety issues associated with backyard poultry and bushmeat consumption. The relationship between pet ownership and human health.

Teaching Focus

CEM 506: One Health; CEM 507: Epidemiology of Vector Borne Zoonoses; VMP 870: Introduction to Avian Medicine; VMP 833: Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology

Outreach Focus

Oversight and expansion of HABIT; Teacher training for foreign veterinary educators; Continuing education for foreign public health professionals