Program Overview

Oregon State University

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University offers a professional program in Veterinary Medicine, leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.

Overview

The DVM program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in veterinary medicine, preparing them for careers in private practice, research, academia, and government.

Requirements

To be eligible for the DVM program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Graduate of a veterinary medical school accredited by the AVMA, or if a foreign graduate, have a certificate from ECFVG, PAVE, or other equivalency program approved by the board.
• Passed the NBC/CCT or NAVLE and Juris Prudence exams.
• If you have less than one year's U.S. experience, you must obtain an intern permit and practice under the supervision of an Oregon-licensed veterinarian for one year (or the balance of a year).

State of Oregon DVM Licensing Regulations

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board regulates the licensing of veterinarians in the state. To be licensed, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Graduate of a veterinary medical school accredited by the AVMA, or if a foreign graduate, have a certificate from ECFVG, PAVE, or other equivalency program approved by the board.
2. Passed the NBC/CCT or NAVLE and Juris Prudence exams.
3. If you have less than one year's U.S. experience, you must obtain an intern permit and practice under the supervision of an Oregon-licensed veterinarian for one year (or the balance of a year).

Examinations

• North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE): Administered via computer during two periods in spring and winter. Passing score as established by National Board Examination Committee.
• NBE/CCT: Passing score before December 1992 is 75.00 based on 1.5 standard deviations. After December 1992, passing score is the criterion-referenced score of 425.
• Jurisprudence Exam: An open-book 40-question test on veterinary laws and rules of Oregon. The exam and regulations will be sent to applicants upon receipt of the license application and $75 fee. A passing score of 95 percent (38 correct answers) is required.

Licensing

To be licensed, applicants must complete and submit the application and fee. The Jurisprudence Exam will be sent to applicants to complete and return. When applicants pass the JP exam, they will be sent an activation form. Applicants may not practice in Oregon until they activate their license or intern permit.

Professional Curriculum DVM Degree

The professional curriculum for the DVM degree is a four-year program that includes:

• First Year:
  • VMB 711: Veterinary Gross Anatomy
  • VMB 714: Veterinary Microscopic Anatomy
  • VMB 717: Veterinary Physiology
  • VMC 760: Clinical Skills I: Intro to Animal Care and Veterinary Med
  • VMB 722: Research Reading Skills for Veterinary Students
• Second Year:
  • VMB 750: Systemic Pathology I
  • VMB 753: Veterinary Virology
  • VMB 759: Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology
  • VMB 760: Veterinary Parasitology
  • VMB 761: Veterinary Pharmacology
• Third Year:
  • VMC 770: Large Animal Medicine I
  • VMC 773: Medicine Laboratory I
  • VMC 776: Small Animal Medicine I
  • VMC 783: Theriogenology I
  • VMC 785: Small Animal Surgery
• Fourth Year:
  • Select one of the following paths: Small Animal Focus Path, Large Animal Focus Path, General Focus Path, or Non-Traditional Focus Path.

Focus Paths

The DVM program offers four focus paths:

• Small Animal Focus Path: Required blocks include Clinical Small Animal Medicine, Clinical Small Animal Surgery, and Diagnostic Services.
• Large Animal Focus Path: Required blocks include Clinical Large Animal Medicine, Clinical Large Animal Surgery, and Diagnostic Services.
• General Focus Path: Required blocks include Clinical Small Animal Medicine, Clinical Large Animal Medicine, and Diagnostic Services.
• Non-Traditional Focus Path: Required blocks include Clinical Large Animal Medicine, Clinical Small Animal Medicine, and Diagnostic Services.

Elective Blocks

Elective blocks are available in various areas, including:

• Pet Bird and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery
• Ornamental Fish Medicine
• Lab Animal/Primate Medicine and Surgery
• Wildlife Safari
• Advanced Clinical Pathology
• Basic Histopathology
• International Veterinary Medicine

Major Code

The major code for the DVM program is 9970.