The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) has announced the launch of a new academic offering, the Certificate in Equine Veterinary Medicine.
The certificate is part of the Equine Veterinary Education Program, the first of its kind among U.S. veterinary schools. It emphasizes equine medicine and provides summer placements at ranches, Thoroughbred farms, training facilities and veterinary hospitals.
The new Certificate in Equine Veterinary Medicine allows current doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) students to complete specialized equine courses in addition to their regular curriculum. Graduates will receive both a DVM degree and the certificate.
“We are proud to offer a program unlike any other in the country,” said Dr. Stacy Anderson, executive dean of the LMU-CVM. “By creating opportunities for DVM students to focus on equine medicine and to give them academic credentials to prove their additional study in this area, we are preparing the next generation of veterinarians to serve and lead in one of the most specialized areas of the veterinary profession.”
Before the certificate, participation in the equine program was limited to students entering through the undergraduate track. The expansion gives veterinary students more opportunities to build expertise in equine medicine and prepare for careers in the field.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in liberal arts and professional studies. The LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is located on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, with additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM is an integral part of the University’s medical programs and provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1.800.325.0900, ext. 6600 or visit us online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.
