VTMED 6608

VTMED 6608

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Management and prevention of cancer in companion animals represents a significant component of the practice of veterinary medicine. The focus of this clinical rotation is the development of a comprehensive set of skills necessary for a veterinarian to become an advocate for the client/patient with cancer. These skills include appropriate initial evaluation of animals with cancer; sensitive and effective client and referring veterinarian communication; ability to access relevant information from numerous sources related to cancer management;and ability to understand and apply principles of surgical, medical and radiation oncology as well as techniques specifically related to minimize pain and treatment-related side effects in cancer patients.


Prerequisites VTMED 5520.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025SP, 2025WI

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Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 10784 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

    • Jan 19 - Mar 22, 2026
    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 10821 VTMED 6608   CLN 302

    • Jan 19 - Mar 22, 2026
    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic First. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 10822 VTMED 6608   CLN 303

    • Jan 19 - Mar 22, 2026
    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 10888 VTMED 6608   CLN 304

    • Mar 23 - May 15, 2026
    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 10889 VTMED 6608   CLN 305

    • Mar 23 - May 15, 2026
    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none
  •   Eight Week - Clinic Second. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 10890 VTMED 6608   CLN 306

    • Mar 23 - May 15, 2026
    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person