Clinical Rotation in China 中国临床轮转

The KSU graduates of the U.S.-China joint DVM program have set up the Dr. Luo Qingsheng Travel Award to support two senior DVM students each year to travel to China for a two-week clinical rotation. The award provides $2,000 per person for their travel expenses. Each selected student should submit a summary about his/her thoughts/benefits after the trip.

The following is the information about clinical rotations offered at several Chinese universities where the U.S.-China joint DVM program alumni worked as an associate professor or professor.

中国农业大学China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

China Agricultural University (CAU) is situated in Beijing, the capital of China, and is widely recognized as the country's foremost agricultural institution. The College of Veterinary Medicine at CAU holds the prestigious top-ranking position among all veterinary schools in China.

We currently offer a comprehensive two-week rotation program that allows students to customize their learning experience by selecting the small animal teaching hospital, the large animal medical center and the equine clinical diagnostic center. The students may select from the following training sessions depending on their interest:

1. Lectures about the development of the veterinary clinical sciences in China, the regulations of veterinary practice in China and specific clinical topics on small and large animal medicine.

2. Following the small animal clinicians in the veterinary teaching hospital, participating in the clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment of dogs, cats and exotics pets.

3. Advanced training on small animal cardiology, including lectures, case discussion and ultrasonography.

4. Unique training at the donkey farms/beef cattle farms to experience the health management of livestock, with an emphasis on vaccination and parasite control, common disorders, reproductive management and production decisions.

Students are required to write a study report for their final evaluation.

Students will also get to view the local farms (horses, beef, dairy, donkeys, swine, poultry depends on the arrangement) with the large animal clinicians.

The students who are interested in research could also have the chance to visit the state-of-the-art research facilities at CAU.

Should there be any questions, please contact Dr. Zixuan Wang at sieonwang@163.com .

华中农业大学 Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province

Welcome to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU). The veterinary medicine major at Huazhong Agricultural University is ranked as one of the top two in the country. This discipline is classified as a 'double first-class' construction discipline, with an A+ evaluation for its discipline.

Students enrolled at our school have an opportunity to engage in rotations or shadowing at the Animal Teaching Hospital of Huazhong Agricultural University. Additionally, they can participate in academic conferences and relevant courses organized by the college. If students have a particular interest in a specific species, they can reach out to supervisors specializing in that area.

We are inviting senior veterinary students to apply for clinical experience visiting externships in either the Exotic or Diagnostic Imaging rotation. In the Exotic rotation, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of pets including rabbits, birds, snakes, turtles, guinea pigs, alpacas, and more. As an extern, you will assist the doctors and technicians in various stages of patient care, including taking medical histories, conducting examinations, making diagnoses and administering treatments. Moreover, during the Diagnostic Imaging rotation, you are encouraged to discuss imaging cases with the doctors. We also provide hands-on training in X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, CT, and MRI services.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Yaoqin Shen at yshen@mail.hzau.edu.cn or Dr. Ming Xu at mingxu110@mail.hzau.edu.cn.

We are delighted to welcome you to our externship program, where you can share your valuable clinical experience with us. If you are interested in participating in our rotation program, please feel free to contact us without any hesitation.

南京农业大学 Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province

Welcome to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU)! NAU is in the beautiful city of Nanjing, which has served as the capital city of China for over six dynasties.

At the Nanjing Agricultural University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, we offer a wide range of services including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Equine Field Service, Diagnostic Imaging, Clinical Pathology and more.

Currently, we are providing a two-week rotation program where students can choose between Diagnostic Imaging and Equine Service, or a combination of both. Alongside case rounds, the Diagnostic Imaging service offers hands-on training in performing X-rays, ultrasound, echocardiography, CT and MRI scans. Students will have ample opportunities to conduct these examinations and independently write reports under the guidance of experienced faculty and/or graduate students. The equine rotation experience provides the opportunity to expand the knowledge and experience related to basic equine veterinary care. The rotation consists of lectures on topics relevant to equine wound management, dental care, diagnostic imaging and hands-on laboratories during which students practice routine dental care procedures on horses.

For more information, please feel free to contact Dr. Kaiwen Chen at kaiwenchen@njau.edu.cn or Dr. Weihan Wang at wwang@njau.edu.cn

We believe that this program will greatly sharpen your clinical skills and broaden your understanding of global veterinary medicine. We look forward to welcoming you to our institution and providing you with an enriching educational experience.

华南农业大学 South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

This two-Week rotation is mainly for fourth-year veteterinary students who are interested in swine medicine and production. The attending student will visit the intensive multiple floors swine farms in southern China, communicate with the veterinarians, visit the College of Veterinary Medicine in South China Agricultural University and attend a local swine conference if possible. Biosecurity rules must be followed when visiting the farm.

Please contact Dr. Zezhong Zheng at zezhong@scau.edu.cn if there are any questions.

All applications should be submitted to Dr. Lei Wang (leiwang@vet.k-state.edu), Manager, Education Programs, U.S.-China Center for Animal Health.