Curriculum

The LSU Vet Med curriculum is divided into Phase I and Phase II. Phase I takes place during Year I and Year II and the Fall Semester and approximately the first month of the Spring Semester of Year III. It consists of labs and lectures. Phase II begins in the Spring Semester of Year III and consists of rotations in our Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Phase I: Year I

Course Title Credits
5161 Form and Function 1 4
5150 Clinical Skills 1
5181 Veterinary Professional Development 1 2
5162 Form and Function 2 3.5
5175 Fundamentals of Diagnostics and Surgery 1
5141 Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine 2.5
5010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine 2
Total   16

 

Course Title Credits
5163 Form and Function 3 3.5
5151 Clinical Skills 2 1
5172 Clinical Immunology 2
5182 Veterinary Professional Development 1.5
5164 Form and Function 4 5.5
5176 Fundamentals of Diagnostics and Surgery 1
5142 Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine 2 3
5010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine 2
5001 Problem-based Learning 2
Total   21.5

 

Phase I: Year II

Course Title Contact Hours Credits
5002 Problem-based Learning II 80 2.00
5202 Animals in Society I 11 0.50
5223 Veterinary Pharmacology 70 4.50
5235 Veterinary Parasitology 80 4.00
5236 Veterinary Virology 32 2.00
5241 Systemic Pathology I 100 4.50
5250 Clinical Skills 2 13 0.50
5270 Clinical Pathology & Diseases of the Hemolymphatic System 80 4.00
5273 Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases 44 2.50
Total   510 24.50

Course Title Contact Hours Credits
5010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine 10 1.00
5203 Animals in Society II 11 0.50
5242 Systemic Pathology II 30 1.50
5251 Clinical Skills 2 13 0.50
5253 Epidemiology and Public Health 45 3.00
5260 Principles of Veterinary Surgery 25 1.50
5261 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 33 2.00
5262 Small Animal Orthopedics 25 1.50
5263 Urinary System Diseases 30 2.00
5265 Avian, Zoo and Exotic Animal Diseases 30 2.00
5266 Diseases of Farm Animals 70 4.00
5267 Veterinary Anesthesiology 26 1.50
5272 Clinical Veterinary Oncology 30 2.00
5365 Integumentary System 40 2.50
5371 Business Management 20 1.00
Total   458 27.75

 

Phase I: Year III

Course Description Contact Hours Credits
5011 Advanced Veterinary Anesthesiology and Surgery (elective) 31 1.50
5264 Diseases of Dogs and Cats 58 3.50
5315 Veterinary Radiology and Imaging 37 2.00
5320 Large Animal Clinical Nutrition 20 1.00
5325 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 20 1.00
5350 Clinical Skills Laboratory 15 0.50
5351 Veterinary Neurology 29 1.50
5352 Veterinary Ophthalmology 25 1.50
5361 Comparative Theriogenology 48 3.00
5362 Diseases of Horses 68 4.00
5363 Emergency Medicine 33 1.50
5373 Toxicology 40 2.50
Total   424 23.50

Course Description Contact Hours Credits
5366 Population Medicine 41 2.50
5370 Ethics and Jurisprudence 20 1.00
5372 Clinical Immunology and Infectious Diseases 40 2.50
Total   101 6.00

Phase II

Course Description Contact Hours Credits
5010 Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine (see tab) 20 2.00
5441 Diagnostic Microbiology 40 1.00
5442 Diagnostic Parasitology 40 1.00
5443 Clinical Anesthesiology 80 2.00
5452 Diagnostic Pathology 160 4.00
5454 Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging 160 4.00
5455 Avian, Zoo, Exotic and Marine Animal Medicine 40-160 1.00-4.00
5456 Companion Animal Medicine and Health Maintenance 160 4.00
5457 Companion Animal Surgery 160 4.00
5458 Equine Medicine and Surgery 160 4.00
5460 Applied Veterinary Dermatology 80 2.00
5462 Externship 80-200 2.00-5.00
5463 Special Training: Cardiology, Companion Animal Orthopedic Surgery,
Companion Animal Soft Tissue Surgery, Clinical Pathology, Equine Ambulatory
Medicine, Equine Breeding Farm Management, Equine Race Track
Practice, Exotic & Zoologic Animal Management, Farm Animal Health
Maintenance, Integrative Medicine and Rehabilitation, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Oncology, Small Animal Community Practice, Small Animal Critical Care, Large &
Small Animal Emergency, Shelter Medicine, Ultrasonography		 40-160 1.00-4.00
5465 Applied Veterinary Theriogenology 40-160 1.00-4.00
5467 Applied Veterinary Ophthalmology 40-160 1.00-4.00
5468 Farm Animal Health Management 160 4.00
Total   2080-2400 52-60

 

Possible Topics for VMED 5010: Special Topics in Veterinary Medicine

  • Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Mammals
  • Clinical Application of the Skin and Skin Appendages of Domestic Animals Relevant to Surgery and Medicine Diseases
  • Electrodiagnostic Tests in Veterinary Neurology
  • Emerging and Exotic Animal Diseases of Animals (online course)
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • Husbandry Considerations for the Non-traditional Pet
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Introduction to Biomechanics for Clinicians
  • Introduction to the Cat and Feline Medicine
  • Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine
  • Ornamental Fish Medicine
  • Raptor Medicine and Surgery
  • Shelter Medicine and Solutions to Overpopulation
  • Topics in Ecosystem and Conservation Medicine
  • Veterinarians in the Community
  • Veterinary Medicine in International Development
  • Zoo Med: What's your Diagnosis?

Selected Topics in  Feline Medicine

  • Advanced Bovine Theriogenology
  • Advanced Business Management
  • Advanced Endocrinology
  • Advanced Equine Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Advanced Equine Lameness
  • Advanced Equine Musculoskeletal
  • Advanced Equine Respiratory Disease
  • Advanced Food Animal
  • Advanced Small Animal Gastroenterology
  • Advanced Small Animal Ultrasound
  • Advanced Small Ruminant Medicine and Surgery
  • Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques in Avian and Exotics
  • Equine Dentistry
  • Practice Valuation
  • Selected Topics in Feline Medicine
  • Small Animal Behavior
  • Small Animal Nutrition: Practical Tips and Case Management
  • Topics in Ecosystem and Conservation Medicine
  • Veterinary Dentistry