Title of article :
Integrative veterinary medical education and consensus guidelines for an integrative veterinary medicine curriculum within veterinary colleges
Author/Authors :
Memon, M.A. Washington State University - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Clinical Science, USA , Shmalberg, J. University of Florida - Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Adair III, H.S. University of Tennessee - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Allweiler, S. Colorado State University - College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Department of Clinical Sciences, USA , Bryan, J.N. University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, USA , Cantwell, S. Medicine Wheel Veterinary Services, USA , Carr, E. Michigan State University - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Chrisman, C. University of Florida - Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Egger, C.M. University of Tennessee - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Greene, S. Washington State University - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Clinical Science, USA , Haussler, K.K. Colorado State University - College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - Department of Clinical Sciences, USA , Hershey, B. , Holyoak, G.R. Oklahoma State University - Center for Veterinary Health Sciences - Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, USA , Johnson, M. University of Florida - Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Jeune, S. Le University of California - School of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, USA , Looney, A. IVG Hospitals, USA , McConnico, R.S. Louisiana State University - Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, USA , Medina, C. Coral Springs Animal Hospital, USA , Morton, A.J. University of Florida - College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Munsterman, A. Auburn University - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Clinical Sciences, USA , Nie, G.J. Angel Animal Hospital, USA , Park, N. Integrative Ophthalmology for Pets, USA , Parsons-Doherty, M. , Perdrizet, J.A. Sanctuary Animal Clinic, USA , Peyton, J.L. University of California - Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, USA , Raditic, D. , Ramirez, H.P. University of Florida - College of Veterinary Medicine, USA , Saik, J. Winterville Animal Clinic, USA , Robertson, S. Michigan State University - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Sleeper, M. University of Florida - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, USA , Dyke, J. Van Canine Rehabilitation Institute, USA , Wakshlag, J. Cornell University - College of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Clinical Sciences, USA
From page :
44
To page :
56
Abstract :
Integrative veterinary medicine (IVM) describes the combination of complementary and alternative therapies with conventional care and is guided by the best available evidence. Veterinarians frequently encounter questions about complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) in practice, and the general public has demonstrated increased interest in these areas for both human and animal health. Consequently, veterinary students should receive adequate exposure to the principles, theories, and current knowledge supporting or refuting such techniques. A proposed curriculum guideline would broadly introduce students to the objective evaluation of new veterinary treatments while increasing their preparation for responding to questions about IVM in clinical practice. Such a course should be evidence-based, unbiased, and unaffiliated with any particular CAVM advocacy or training group. All IVM courses require routine updating as new information becomes available. Controversies regarding IVM and CAVM must be addressed within the course and throughout the entire curriculum. Instructional honesty regarding the uncertainties in this emerging field is critical. Increased training of future veterinary professionals in IVM may produce an openness to new ideas that characterizes the scientific method and a willingness to pursue and incorporate evidence-based medicine in clinical practice with all therapies, including those presently regarded as integrative, complementary, or alternative.
Keywords :
Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine , Integrative veterinary course , Integrativeveterinary curriculum , Integrative veterinary medicine , Veterinary education
Journal title :
Open Veterinary Journal
Journal title :
Open Veterinary Journal
Record number :
2564345
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