Margaret Kern
Invited Guest Speakers
Dr. Margaret Kern
An Overview of the MSU DVM Curriculum
May 20, 2013
Dr. Margaret Kerns, BDVM, ACVIM -Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor at Mississippi State University
Schedule of Events:
Monday (May 20th):
9:00 am - Presentation: “The Flexible Experiential Curriculum at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine”
Description: The professional curriculum is divided into two phases – Phase 1 (years 1 and 2) and Phase 2 (years 3 and 4). Phase 1 is conducted in a combined lecture and laboratory format. Phase 2 consists of required clinical rotations and elective clinical experiences. Experiential learning is emphasized in Phase 2 while providing students the flexibility to pursue specific career goals.
Location: ABDF 1408/1410
10:00 am - Break
10:30 am - Presentation: -“Outcomes Assessment: Objective Student Evaluations – Mississippi State’s Approach"
Description: A general approach toward standardization is applied when appropriate. The principles of threshold events and threshold performances are used to help document the clinical competencies of our students.
Location: ABDF 1408/1410
11:30 am - Lunch
2:00 pm - Open Discussion:“The process of curricular change at MSU” (How/mechanism)
Location: Bustad 110J
3:00 pm - Open Discussion: Addressing the COE’s expectation for curricular oversight at MSU: including how the curriculum committee works.”
Location: Bustad 110J
4:00 pm - Individual meetings with CVM Faculty
6:00 pm - Dinner