VMC 981
Lab Animal Medicine
Section: 006

Course Description

The block will provide practical experience in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of laboratory animals. It will include special study of diseases of laboratory animals and the management of laboratory animal facilities. Opportunity to perform surgical procedures on common laboratory animals will be provided in a series of surgical labs. There will be field trips to other laboratory animal resource facilities within the Research Triangle Park and surrounding areas. The student will present a seminar on a selected topic for critical appraisal by students and faculty.

Fall 2026


Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 17, 2026
Classes End:
December 1, 2026
Room Number:
[TBA]
Class Days:
[TBA]

Course Information

Class Type:
Clinical Rotation
Credits:
2.00
Restrictions:
None

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