Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine
The 葫芦影业 Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine is designed to prepare future veterinarians to serve in critical roles across the spectrum of animal health, environmental health and public health.
About the Program
The Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine is a multidisciplinary program under the Division of the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine. The program is made possible through a formal cooperative agreement, in which SDSU students admitted into the professional program complete the first two years of their veterinary medical education at 葫芦影业 and then transfer to the (UMN CVM) for the final two years of study. Once students complete the required pre-veterinary curriculum, they can apply for a place in the Professional Program.
Throughout the four-year professional educational continuum, students will learn multiple skills and acquire the expertise and knowledge necessary to become successful veterinarians. The faculty at both SDSU and UMN CVM are nationally and internationally recognized for teaching and research excellence. Additionally, South Dakota and Minnesota's dynamic and extensive agricultural enterprise enhances the possibility for students to experience a wide variety of food animals as well as food animal production systems. Although our robust professional curriculum will prepare our veterinary students for a wide variety of careers across the spectrum of veterinary medicine, our professional program will concentrate on food animal and mixed animal practice.
Jan. 23, 2024 = VMCAS Application Opens
May 9, 2024 = Program Designation available in VMCAS
Sept. 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST= VMCAS Application Deadline / Application Processing Fee Deadline
Jan. 2025 = Interview offers extended. Application status updated.
Mid January - Early February = Interviews held
Early - Mid February = Offers of admission extended
Apr. 15, 2025 = AAVMC Acceptance Deadline
Aug. 2025 = Classes begin
VMCAS applications for the Class of 2029, starting Fall 2025, are now open. The deadline is Sept. 16, 2024.
The integrated DVM curriculum uses active learning and builds the relationship between the basic sciences and the clinical cases graduates will see in their practices.
During the first three years of the DVM program, students focus on the study of the normal animal, the pathogenesis of diseases and the prevention, alleviation and clinical therapy of diseases. The program concludes with 13 months of clinical rotations at the University of Minnesota , where students learn methods of veterinary care and develop skills needed for professional practice. Students can choose from more than 65 rotations, ranging from Apiculture to Urgent Care. The fourth year includes up to 12 weeks of externship experiences at off-campus sites of the student鈥檚 choice.
Year 1 Fall
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Jackrabbit Orientation and Leadership Experience I | 1 |
| Microscopic Anatomy I | 1 |
| Microscopic Anatomy I Lab | 1 |
| Integrated Biochemistry and Physiology | 7 |
| Anatomy I | 2 |
| Anatomy I Lab | 2 |
| Clinical Skills I | 1 |
| Professional Development I | 1 |
| Critical Scientific Reading | 1 |
| Immunology | 2 |
| Rural Veterinary Practice I | 1 |
| Preventative Medicine | 4 |
Year 1 Spring
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Professional Development II | 1 |
| Anatomy II | 2 |
| Anatomy II Lab | 2 |
| Clinical Skills II | 1 |
| Physiology II | 4 |
| Basic Pathology | 2 |
| Agents of Disease I | 4 |
| Microscopic Anatomy II | 1 |
| Microscopic Anatomy II Lab | 1 |
| Clinical Correlations I | 1 |
| Veterinary Genetics and Genomics | 1 |
| Non-Traditional Pets | 1 |
| Rural Veterinary Practice II | 1 |
| Thrive Through Life | 4 |
| Masters Research Problem/Project: PPVM | 1 |
Year 2 Fall
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Agents of Disease II | 5 |
| Pharmacology I | 2 |
| Systemic Pathology | 5 |
| Clinical Pathology I | 3 |
| Clinical Skills III | 1 |
| Clinical Epidemiology | 2 |
| Public Health | 2 |
| Small Animal Medicine I | 2 |
| Diagnostic Laboratory Methods | 1 |
| Diagnostic Laboratory Methods Lab | 1 |
| Large Animal Medicine I | 2 |
| Professional Development III | 1 |
| Rural Veterinary Practice III | 1 |
| Masters Research Problem/Project: PPVM | 1 |
Year 2 Spring
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Small Animal Medicine II | 5 |
| Small Animal Surgery I | 2 |
| Small Animal Surgery I Lab | 1 |
| Large Animal Medicine II | 3 |
| Large Animal Surgery I | 3 |
| Veterinary Imaging I | 3 |
| Pharmacology II | 2 |
| Clinical Skills IV | 1 |
| Clinical Pathology II | 2 |
| Clinical Pathology II Lab | 1 |
| Avian Core | 2 |
| Dermatology | 2 |
| Clinical Correlations | 1 |
| Professional Development IV | 1 |
| Rural Veterinary Practice IV | 1 |
| Masters Research Problem/Project: PPVM | 1 |
Years 3 and 4, including clinical rotations, are taught by the .
Licensure
Students in the SDSU PPVM will earn their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the UMN CVM. Earning a DVM from the UMN CVM qualifies graduates to take the licensing exam in every state provided they pass the national exam and meet the state non-academic guidelines (background check, etc).
DVM students must pass both state and national board licensing exams in order to practice. The national exam is called the and is offered in the fall and the spring. Those wishing to practice in South Dakota must also take the licensing exam. Information regarding licensure in other states can be found .
Additional licensing requirements may vary from state to state. Please check with any state you are considering practicing in for specific details.
Accreditation
Accreditation is a dynamic quality assurance process that closely monitors and responds to ongoing changes at accredited colleges. Accredited colleges are required to report substantive changes to the American Veterinary Medical Association, Council of Education (AVMA COE) and receive approval prior to implementation of those changes. In addition, accredited colleges must submit compliance reports annually or more frequently, as directed. The quality assurance provided by the COE is dependent on continuous monitoring and enforcement.()
Accreditation was achieved through a thorough self-study in a focused accreditation site visit (University of Minnesota/SDSU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine) in 2023.
The following links describe the accreditation process, documentation of accreditation and ongoing standards as described by the AVMA COE.
