Mary Mauldin Pereira, DVM, MSc
Dr. Mary Mauldin Pereira is a Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) graduate. Mary is currently an Associate Professor of Clinical Communication in the Department of Clinical Sciences. Her research interests include novel teaching methodologies, clinical reasoning skills, virtual learning environments and parasitological diagnostic methods. Additionally, Mary is devoted to serve and advance animal welfare internationally. She is the founder and President of One Love Pets, a nonprofit organization that provides parasite prevention and treatments to animals in need worldwide and offers community outreach regarding the importance of parasite control. Mary also serves as Vice-Chair for the Basseterre Animal Rescue Centre (BARC), the first animal shelter on the island of St. Kitts..
Education
MSc Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts, West Indies
DVM Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts, West Indies
BA Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Research
Novel teaching methodologies
Clinical reasoning skills
Virtual learning environments
Parasitological diagnostic methods
Achievements
2014 Distinguished Faculty Award Recipient: DeVry Education Group’s TEACH Awards
Certifications
Apple Teacher Training Course
Bayer Animal Health Communication Project, New Haven, CT
AMEE Essential Skills in Medical Education (ESME) Leadership Course
AMEE Essential Skills in Medical Education (ESME) Course
Publication Highlights
Mauldin Pereira, M., Artemiou, E., McGonigle, D., Köster, L., Conan, A., Sithole, F. “Second Life and Classroom Environments: Comparing Small Group Teaching and Learning in Developing Clinical Reasoning Process Skills” Medical Science Educator. 2019. DOI 10.1007/s40670-019-00706-4
Mauldin Pereira, M., Artemiou, E., Conan, A., Köster, L., Cruz-Martinez, L. “Case-Based Studies and Clinical Reasoning Development: Teaching Opportunities and Pitfalls for First Year Veterinary Students.” Medical Science Educator, 2018. 28(1), 175-179.
Mauldin Pereira, M., Artemiou, E., McGonigle, D., Conan, A., Sithole, F. and Yvorchuk-St Jean, K. “Utilizing the Virtual World of Second Life in Veterinary Medicine: Student and Faculty Perceptions.” Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 2018. DOI 10.3138/jvme.1115-184r4
Nibblett, B., Mauldin Pereira, M., Sithole, F., Orchard, P. and Bauman, E. “Design and validation of a 3D printed flexible canine otoscopy model.” Simulation in Healthcare. 2017 DOI 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000227
Ketzis, J., Shell, L., Chinault, S., Pemberton, C. and Mauldin Pereira, M. “The prevalence of Trichuris spp. infection in indoor and outdoor cats on St. Kitts.” The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries. 2015, DOI 10.3855/jidc.5778
Nibblett, B., Mauldin Pereira, M., Sithole, F. and Williamson, J. “Validation of a model for teaching canine fundoscopy.” Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 2015, DOI 10.3138/jvme.1014.100R
Mauldin Pereira, M., Snowden, K., Little, S. and Krecek, RC. “Parasitological procedures, skills and areas of knowledge used by small animal practitioners in North America.” Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 2014, DOI 10.3138/jvme.0114-007R.