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Teaching veterinary parasitology: the North American perspective
1Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1308 Gortner Avenue, St Paul, MN 55108, USA. b-stro@umn.edu
Veterinary Parasitology
|October 2, 2002
Summary
The American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) studied veterinary parasitology curricula, recommending topic-specific learning objectives and leveraging technology to address reduced teaching time for veterinary students.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Parasitology Education
Background:
- The American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) identified challenges in veterinary parasitology education.
- A significant reduction in available teaching time for parasitology was observed in veterinary colleges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate current parasitology curricula in US and Canadian veterinary schools.
- To develop recommendations for teaching parasitology effectively.
- To address the challenge of reduced instructional time.
Main Methods:
- An ad hoc committee and the Education Committee of the AAVP were formed.
- A position paper on teaching parasitology was developed.
- Curricula were studied, and learning objectives were proposed.
Main Results:
- The importance of parasitology as a core discipline was reaffirmed.
- Recommendations included general learning objectives and topic-specific titles.
- The need to integrate technological advances was highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Parasitology remains a critical subject in veterinary education.
- Adapting curricula and utilizing technology can mitigate time constraints.
- Standardized learning objectives and topic-focused content are beneficial for veterinary students.