A State of Colorado program that helps pay off student loan debt for veterinarians who practice in under-served areas was expanded by the legislature this spring with additional funding and participant seats. The application period.
A program to help lower student loan debt for veterinarians who practice in rural parts of Colorado has been expanded and is now accepting new applicants.
Department of Clinical Sciences
Dr. Jane Shaw, professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been named a Colorado State University University Distinguished Teaching Scholar for 2021.
The University Distinguished Teaching Scholar designation honors faculty members for outstanding teaching and their continuing commitment to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.
Shaw, a pioneer in the field of veterinary communication, has achieved international and national recognition for building a model curriculum to train veterinary students to communicate effectively with clients, and for developing a transformative communication workshop series while a member of the CVMBS faculty.
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine announced, without input from doctors of veterinary medicine students, faculty or external stakeholders, the cancellation of terminal surgical teaching procedures. For large and small animal owners, this means graduates will have more limited surgical experience upon graduation.
In a letter from Dr. Melinda Frye, associate dean for Veterinary Academic and Student Affairs, professor, Biomedical Sciences, announced the change, the strong support of Dean Mark Stetter, and the implementation of a “longitudinal surgical training program based on multispecies application of foundational principles and skills, using models, cadavers, virtual reality, and authentic clinic and field experiences.”