CENTERED ON INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS AND NEW CURRICULA APPROACHES
Facilitating the application of acquired basic veterinary science knowledge to clinical professional training.
We’re focused on veterinary research programs that develop and evaluate innovative and interactive DVM teaching technologies and strategies, including communication, simulation and mobile gaming, faculty development, and student and learning outcomes. The rolling semester system of RUSVM lends itself well to studies to enhance education, as pedagogical tools can be introduced, evaluated and modified rapidly as semesters are repeated three times per year.
MEET OUR CENTER DIRECTOR, SARAH HOOPER, DVM, MS, PHD
Center Director, Assistant Director of Physiology
Dr. Hooper leads this Center, emphasizing active teaching and incorporating blended learning and experiential practice in the classroom. The Center is exploring the advances of emerging technologies including the use of Apple® technology, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence within veterinary and medical education.
Taking a transdisciplinary approach, working with collaborators across animal and human health, the Center encompasses a variety of areas relevant to veterinary medical education including workplace learning and assessment, human-animal interactions, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and the principles of relational coordination in academia and practice.
CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN VETERINARY AND MEDICAL EDUCATION FOCUS AREAS
We seek to support work on the adaptive challenges of veterinary and medical education through the dissemination of innovations.
From veterinary students and faculty partnering to develop a virtual three-dimensional interactive touch screen canine anatomy table to investigating mind-body therapies to reduce work-related stress in veterinary academics, our researchers are strengthening student and faculty teaching and learning approaches.
- Veterinary student-centered teaching and learning approaches
- Simulations and emerging technologies
- Human-animal interactions and wellness
- Disaster research
