The Arizona Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program is part of the University of Arizona's One Health initiative, an interdisciplinary effort to use new tools in data analytics to better understand the intersections of human and animal health, particularly as they relate to agriculture, food, and national security. The DVM program leads the profession as a learning-centered program focused on developing career-ready veterinarians who will live healthy meaningful lives and serve society. Our three-year, nine-semester, continuous program is one of the most affordable in the nation and will enable students to earn salaries one year earlier than their peers in traditionally structured 4-year programs. Our curriculum utilizes an evidence-based educational model called active learning, where students take ownership of their education, develop excellent teamwork skills, and retain more information than in standard lecture-style classrooms.
The Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is advancing a hybrid-distributive clinical educational model. During the first six semesters students will be introduced to clinical concepts and skills both in classroom settings and with large and small animals on University facilities. Clinical training during the final three semesters of study will involve rotations through a vast network of clinical affiliates. During these rotations students will have access to normal and diseased animals in a diverse array of clinical settings.
The hybrid-distributive clinical year model will consist of:
- Three 4-week required/core rotations
- Eight 4-week elective rotations
- One 4-week NAVLE preparation rotation
- Four weeks of vacation
With a focus on active learning and a team-based curriculum, the College of Veterinary Medicine prepares students to be day-one-ready practitioners.