Public Health and Population Medicine for Veterinary Practioners

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In this rotation students will apply principles of infection prevention and control to understand disease transmission risks and apply control strategies both in the NCSU Veterinary Hospital as well as numerous off-campus sites. Students will evaluate current zoonotic and antimicrobial resistant infections in the hospital to propose diagnostic and treatment strategies. Students will have the opportunity to practice population health at locations such as local animal shelters, private practices, and field locations with herds/flocks. Students will perform an infection control audit and communicate with stakeholders on strategies for preventive care and biosecurity. Students will have the opportunity to engage with faculty, local veterinarians, and community members on zoonotic disease prevention.