Proposed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Learning Outcomes: 

We are developing a competency-based (CBVE®2.0) curriculum designed so that upon successful completion of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, students will demonstrate competency in:  

1. Clinical Reasoning and Decision-making 
   • The graduate demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving to arrive at evidence-based decisions that consider animal and client needs, available resources, and social context. 
     • 1.1 Gathers and assimilates relevant information about animals 
     • 1.2 Synthesizes and prioritizes problems to arrive at differential diagnoses 
     • 1.3 Creates and adjusts a diagnostic and/or treatment plan based on available evidence 
     • 1.4 Incorporates animal welfare, client expectations, and economic considerations into the diagnostic or treatment plan 
     • 1.5 Prioritizes situational urgency and allocates resources 
     • 1.6 Adapts knowledge to varied scenarios and contexts 
     • 1.7 Recognizes limitations of knowledge, skills and resources and consults as needed 
2. Individual Animal Care and Management 
   • The graduate performs preventive, diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures for the health, wellness and treatment of animals, appropriate to the context and life stage. 
     • 2.1 Performs veterinary procedures and post-procedural care 
     • 2.2 Promotes comprehensive wellness and preventive care 
3. Animal Population Care and Management 
   • The graduate designs and implements programs in herd/flock health, disease prevention and control to improve the health, welfare and productivity of animal populations. 
     • 3.1 Applies population management principles in compliance with legal regulations and economic realities 
     • 3.2 Recommends and evaluates protocols for biosecurity 
     • 3.3 Advises stakeholders on practices that promote animal welfare 
4. Public Health 
   • The graduate responds to issues at the interface of animals, humans, and the environment, utilizing a global perspective and sensitivity to local cultures. 
     • 4.1 Recognizes zoonotic, transboundary, and emerging diseases and responds accordingly 
     • 4.2 Promotes the health and safety of people and the environment 
5. Communication 
   • The graduate communicates effectively with diverse clients, colleagues, other healthcare professionals and the public to promote animal, human and environmental health and wellbeing. 
     • 5.1 Listens attentively and communicates professionally 
     • 5.2 Adapts communication style to diverse audiences 
     • 5.3 Prepares documentation/forms appropriate for the intended audience 
6. Collaboration 
   • The graduate collaborates with diverse colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and demonstrates skills as a leader and interprofessional team member to improve outcomes and reduce error. 
     • 6.1 Solicits, respects and integrates contributions from others 
     • 6.2 Functions as leader or team member based on experience, skills and context 
     • 6.3 Maintains ongoing relationships to provide continuity of collaborative effort 
     • 6.4 Demonstrates inclusivity and cultural competence 
7. Professionalism and Professional Identity 
   • The graduate demonstrates behaviors expected of the veterinarian, including ethical reasoning, reflective practice, self-regulation, professional development, and personal wellbeing. 
     • 7.1 Adopts an ethical approach to meeting professional obligations 
     • 7.2 Practices time management 
     • 7.3 Reflects on personal actions and uses feedback to plan improvement 
     • 7.4 Engages in self-directed learning 
     • 7.5 Attends to wellbeing of self and others 
     • 7.6 Engages in career planning 
8. Financial and Practice Management 
   • The graduate utilizes business acumen to manage professional and personal decisions, complies with legal and regulatory requirements and ensures safety of the workplace. 
     • 8.1 Weighs financial factors in personal and business decision-making 
     • 8.2 Delivers veterinary services compliant with legal and regulatory requirements 
     • 8.3 Advocates for the health and safety of patients, clients, and members of the team within the workplace 
9. Scholarship 
   • The graduate demonstrates the systematic identification, evaluation, integration and adaptation of evidence and experience to formulate questions and solutions, and educate others. 
     • 9.1 Practices evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) 
     • 9.2 Disseminates knowledge and practices to stakeholders