Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine: an overview.
The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine model of veterinary education, which provides students' pre-clinical education at one central location and clinical training at multiple affiliated clinical sites, has been in existence for more than 25 years. This article reviews the Veterinary Medicine Program at Ross University on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, presenting the school's mission in education and research as well as a description of the campus facilities, faculty, admissions standards, curricular overview, academic standards, and methods of program assessment.
DeYoung
David J
DJ
School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts, West Indies. ddeyoung@rossvet.edu.kn
Spackman
Claire J A
CJ
D003479:Curriculum; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D017145:Models, Educational; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D019437:Saint Kitts and Nevis; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012582:Schools, Veterinary / Q000458:organization & administration*