UF Practice-Based Equine Clerkship Overview
The UF Practice-Based Equine Clerkship, led by Dr. Amanda M. House, offers on-farm primary care experience in equine practice. Students gain hands-on experience in physical exams, diagnosis, treatment, herd health, and common medical/surgical procedures. With faculty participation, assessment of students' progress, and specific responsibilities outlined, this clerkship provides a well-rounded learning opportunity in equine veterinary medicine.
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An Overview of the UF Practice-Based Equine Clerkship (PBEC) Amanda M. House, DVM, DACVIM Course Director, PBEC
Program description Provide on-farm primary care experience Goals: You will gain experience with Physical examinations Diagnosis/treatment Herd health Common medical and surgical procedures Practice management
Practitioners 48 equine practitioners are enrolled Willing to teach (80% of 2 weeks will be spent with assigned practitioner) Assigned 1- 4 students per year (2 week blocks) Visit to practice by course coordinator Located around state and south GA
Faculty participation Dr. Amanda House - course coordinator Faculty Liaison with 3-4 practitioners Faculty in touch with students prior to rotation Faculty meet with students after rotation
Assessment of students Progress report by practitioner (1 week) Checklist of duties Final evaluation by practitioner
Student Responsibilities Daily case log Student Learning Outcomes Report that reviews the practice s management Evaluation of practice Grade: S/U (Course coordinator/faculty)
Student Responsibilities Dress and act professionally M-F full days Nights and weekends vary based on DVM May vary based on practice Be prepared to discuss normal PE and herd health (vaccinations, parasite control, etc) Housing will be provided if >30 miles from Gainesville
What Practice Will You be Assigned to? Fill out the student profile form will be emailed to you and on course website Interest in a specific area? Have housing? More information is ideal! Meet with me if desired I will make the final matches of student and practice
Schedule Once completed, the schedule will be sent out by email The schedule will list your DVM and faculty liaison Please pick up binder and review pre-clerkship video 2-3 weeks before your PBEC rotation Please call your DVM 1-2 weeks prior to expected start
Assignments Contact faculty liaison After you pick up your rotation binder and view the pre-clerkship video Direct any housing or website questions to Nancy Chase Hamilton (Hamiltonn@ufl.edu) Please speak with Dr. House if you have any concerns
Assignments Please review resources on PBEC Canvas site and read through notebook completely Importance of case logs How To Submit Assignments in Curriculum Map will be included the PBEC Canvas site
Lessons from PBEC Enthusiasm is key! DVMs are enjoying the rotation Students are doing a lot! But remember, it is all at practitioner s discretion Please remember everything that you say/do reflects on you, the CVM, and the PBEC Contact us if you have any concerns!
Thank You!! Any Questions?
