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1College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824, USA. lloydj@cvm.msu.edu
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|September 11, 2001
Summary
Veterinary practice management (VPM) education needs were assessed. Findings indicate a need to enhance VPM programs due to low management skills impacting the veterinary profession
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Management Science
- Higher Education
Background:
- The veterinary profession faces suboptimal economic conditions.
- These conditions are linked to deficiencies in management skills within veterinary practice.
- Existing veterinary practice management (VPM) educational and research programs require evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the educational and research needs in veterinary practice management (VPM).
- To gather insights from both VPM consultants and academic teachers.
- To inform the development of improved VPM curricula and research initiatives.
Main Methods:
- An online focus group discussion methodology was employed.
- Two distinct groups, VPM consultants and academic teachers, participated separately.
- Data collection involved daily question sets over one week for each group, ensuring confidentiality through pseudonyms.
Main Results:
- Participation was higher among consultants (98 pages of data) compared to teachers (35 pages).
- Both groups concurred that inadequate management skills contribute to the veterinary profession's economic challenges.
- Participants provided numerous specific recommendations for VPM program enhancement.
Conclusions:
- There is a clear need to strengthen veterinary practice management (VPM) education and research.
- A collaborative approach between academic institutions and the private sector is recommended.
- Sustained success of VPM programs in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) education hinges on administrative and faculty support.
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