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A flexible approach to training veterinarians in public health: an overview and early assessment of the DVM/MPH dual-degree program at the University of Minnesota.
J Vet Med Educ. 2008 Summer; 35(2):166-72.JV

Abstract

As a result of the growing need for public-health veterinarians, novel educational programs are essential to train future public-health professionals. The University of Minnesota School of Public Health, in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine, initiated a dual DVM/MPH program in 2002. This program provides flexibility by combining distance learning and on-campus courses offered through a summer public-health institute. MPH requirements are completed through core courses, elective courses in a focus area, and an MPH project and field experience. Currently, more than 100 students representing 13 veterinary schools are enrolled in the program. The majority of initial program graduates have pursued public-practice careers upon completion of the program. Strengths of the Minnesota program design include accessibility and an environment to support multidisciplinary training. Continued assessment of program graduates will allow for evaluation and adjustment of the program in the coming years.

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Minicucci LA
Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. minic001@umn.edu
Hanson KA
No affiliation info available
Olson DK
No affiliation info available
Hueston WD
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Cooperative BehaviorCurriculumEducation, DistanceEducation, GraduateEducation, Public Health ProfessionalEducation, VeterinaryHumansInterdisciplinary CommunicationMinnesotaProgram DevelopmentSchools, Public HealthUniversities

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18723797

Citation

Minicucci, Larissa A., et al. "A Flexible Approach to Training Veterinarians in Public Health: an Overview and Early Assessment of the DVM/MPH Dual-degree Program at the University of Minnesota." Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, vol. 35, no. 2, 2008, pp. 166-72.
Minicucci LA, Hanson KA, Olson DK, et al. A flexible approach to training veterinarians in public health: an overview and early assessment of the DVM/MPH dual-degree program at the University of Minnesota. J Vet Med Educ. 2008;35(2):166-72.
Minicucci, L. A., Hanson, K. A., Olson, D. K., & Hueston, W. D. (2008). A flexible approach to training veterinarians in public health: an overview and early assessment of the DVM/MPH dual-degree program at the University of Minnesota. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 35(2), 166-72. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.35.2.166
Minicucci LA, et al. A Flexible Approach to Training Veterinarians in Public Health: an Overview and Early Assessment of the DVM/MPH Dual-degree Program at the University of Minnesota. J Vet Med Educ. 2008;35(2):166-72. PubMed PMID: 18723797.
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