Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists, FL

Description of Elective Experience

Externs can expect to spend 8-10 hours per day with internist, surgeon, or emergency clinican. Discussion of cases including differentials, diagnostics, therapies and outcomes will be expected. Hands on experience is dependent on case load and type of case. At times, students will be directed to another service to experience unique or interesting cases/procedures. Free time between cases is to be spent reading/studying.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.

3 Surgeons (1 CCRT), 2 internists, 1 critical care specialist, 10 emergency doctors, MRI, CT, linear acclerator, radiology, ultrasound (2), endoscopy, physical rehabilitation (underwater treadmill).

80 support staff

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?

See above

Supervisor
Dr. Michele Tucker
Contact email
Address

3884 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
United States

Practice or Institution Type
Is student housing available?
Yes
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week
40
Global engagement opportunity
No
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