• InVeST proceedings, 10-12 April 2017 

  International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  The proceedings includes the following aspects of the InVeSt 2017 Conference: Welcome and general information, a short biography of the keynote speakers, details about the workshops and the scientific program. Abstracts ...
• Tips and tricks for equine emergency scenario simulation in pre-clinical student training 

  Whitehead, Ashley; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Calgary. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Emergency and disaster management simulation is a frequently used teaching tool in human medical, volunteer and emergency responder training and is becoming more common in veterinary medicine. At the University of Calgary, ...
• Beyond the physical skills station : student usage of clinical skills demonstration videos in veterinary clinical skills teaching 

  Wager, Catherine J.; Brearley, Jackie C.; Allen, L. Clare V.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Cambridge. Dept. of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  As part of a project to explore outcomes when students have access to a blended learning approach to clinical skills provision, the Pauline Brown Clinical Skills Centre at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University ...
• Virtual canine lameness : the development of a training tool 

  Trace, C.; Gomez Alvarez, C.B.; Humphries, A.; Starke, S.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Surrey. School of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Lameness is commonly encountered in veterinary practice, however precise visual lameness detection requires experience. This skill is challenging to teach: exposure of students to many patients is needed to learn the ...
• The impact of model fidelity on acquisition of abdominal incision closure skills in novice veterinary students 

  Williamson, J.; Brisson, B.; Skowron, C.; Farrell, R.; Anderson, S.; Spangler, D.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Lincoln Memorial University. College of Veterinary Medicine; Ontario Veterinary College; Ross University. School of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Veterinary surgical simulation can be used to increase student competency prior to live animal surgery. Abdominal surgeries are common, so the ability to perform a three-layer abdominal incision closure is critical. This ...
• Development of a diagnostic intradermal tuberculin test model for bovine tuberculosis 

  Michel, Anita Luise; Annandale, Annett; Kok, Liezl; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Bovine tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is a chronic debilitating disease of mostly domestic cattle with infections reported in a wide range of domestic and wild animal species and also in humans. Due to its ...
• Participation in a surgical simulation review program improves performance in the live animal surgery lab 

  Shettko, D.; Hendrickson, D.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Colorado State University. College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Simulation provides the opportunity for the acquisition and continued practice of surgical skills. Veterinary students need to build a foundation of basic surgical skills before carrying out procedures on live animals. The ...
• Using simulation models to teach surgical skills in developing countries 

  Shettko, D.; Ramer, J.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Colorado State University. College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  In many developing countries the opportunity for learning or practicing surgical skills is limited. Simulation provides the opportunity for both veterinary students and veterinarians to learn and practice the required ...
• Panoramic video telepresence provides immersive virtual reality to enhance and extend student learning experience 

  Reichel, Michael P.; Shaw, Jeffrey; Kenderdine, Sarah; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); City University of Hong Kong. School of Veterinary Medicine; Cornell University. College of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  City University of Hong Kong has established a veterinary school that strives to be a regional leader in quality veterinary education. Internationally accreditation requires the school to address all the major livestock ...
• The effect of Bloom's taxonomy level and other factors on the performance of final year veterinary students in theoretical assessment 

  Mostert, El-Marie; Holm, Dietmar Erik; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Pretoria. Dept. for Education Innovation; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Objective computer-based assessment was used for the final comprehensive theoretical day one competency examination of veterinary students at the University of Pretoria. This examination consisted of different question ...
• Objective assessment of practical skills in finalist veterinary students 

  Holm, Dietmar Erik; Mostert, El-Marie; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Pretoria. Dept. for Education Innovation (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) were used to assess practical skills as part of the final examination of veterinary students at the University of Pretoria. A list of 40 practical skills to be assessed ...
• Implementation of an E-learning teaching module supports active learning and improves understanding of the regulation of estrous cycle in domestic species 

  Jonker, F.H.; Bethlehem, R.; Vos, P.L.A.M.; De Gier, J.; Claes, A.N.J.; Jansen, A.E.; Van Haeften, T.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Utrecht University. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Veterinary students often struggle to understand reproductive physiology, due to the large variation between species regarding regulation of estrous cycles. An interactive on-line module on the comparative biology of the ...
• Construction of a pig model for training students in taking intravenous blood samples 

  Knecht, Christian; Huber, Anna Maria; Dilly, Marc; Henning-Pauka, Isabell; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna; University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Because of the stress response of pigs during restraint, time spend on blood sampling should be as short as possible. A realistic swine model which allowed students to practice methods such as blood sampling during the ...
• Self-evaluation and monitoring of CSL visitation using “VetSims’ App” : a dedicated web-app based on QR code technology 

  Des Roches, Marine Vermot; Chateau, Henry; Moissonnier, Pierre; Poma, Gabriel; Gogny, Anne; Gogny, Marc; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Université Paris-Est. Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Learning of specific technical procedures can be particularly challenging for veterinary students. Self-evaluation can be a very effective method to monitor progress and to improve learning and self-confidence in the context ...
• Equine Veterinary Curriculum review : what are the strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and redundancies in the Colorado State University Equine Curriculum? 

  Hendrickson, Dean A.; Varoom, Angela; West, Andrew; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Colorado State University. College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  A survey was sent to large animal track students of Colorado State University (CSU) that have graduated in the last five years. Questions centered on the American Association of Equine Practitioners Competencies, listed ...
• Virtual, mixed and augmented reality in veterinary education 

  Malinowski, Robert; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Michigan State University. College of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Advanced visual simulation technologies have gone mainstream and are now available to consumers and educators alike. Rather than being physical simulators, these systems generate visualizations of three-dimensional objects ...
• The development of E-learning and clinical skills resources to improve the teaching and learning of small animal wound management 

  Meier, Jack; Owen, Laura; Wager, Catherine J.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Cambridge. Dept. of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Teaching and learning of small animal wound management at the University of Cambridge is currently via the traditional lecture system. Recent graduates and current clinical students were surveyed in order to evaluate the ...
• Communication skills in veterinary industry - a qualitative approach 

  Gaida, S.; Tipold, A.; Dilly, M.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Communication skills are very important in companion animal and food animal practice. In Germany nearly 68 % of the graduates are working as a veterinarian in private practice. More than 31 % of German vets are working ...
• An open source hardware and software platform for veterinary immersive simulation training 

  Fletcher, Daniel J.; Kelleher, Terry; Weiner, David; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Cornell University. College of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  “Immersive” technology conveys the sense that participants are being immersed in a task or setting as they would if it were the real world. The benefits of immersive simulation are well documented in human medicine, and ...
• Flipping the classroom : does it work for the skills laboratory? 

  Decloedt, A.; Hauspie, S.; Martle, V.; Gasthuys, F.; International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa); Ghent University. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2017)

  Flipping the classroom is an instructional model in which students gain basic knowledge outside of class, followed by active learning in class. At Ghent University, teaching clinical skills on simulators was recently ...

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