VIM Veterinary Internal Medicine VIM A special core

VIM Veterinary Internal Medicine (VIM) A special core course for veterinary undergraduates Prepared & Presented by: Prof. Jin Jun Chen, Chen DVM, Ph. D Dept. of Veterinary Medicine Agricultural College, GDOU Cell: 13828219598 E-mail: jjchen 777@aliyun. com Guangdong Ocean University 1

VIM Chapter 1 Introduction to VIM • Chapter Main Contents • Concept of VIM • The primary directions of VIM • The relationship between VIM and other special and basic courses • The present situation, problems and progressive trends of VIM Guangdong Ocean University 2

VIM u. Concept of VIM Veterinary Internal Medicine (VIM), is going to offer the undergraduates unparalleled coverage of causations / etiology, clinical signs, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of non-communicable diseases affecting domestic animals, including dogs and cats in the internal organs of digestion, respiration, nerve, blood, cardiovascular, and urinary etc. . Guangdong Ocean University 3

VIM u. The primary directions of VIM The course of Veterinary Internal Medicine (VIM) is one of the most important Special Core Courses for the undergraduate students in the major of Veterinary Medicine. VIM Focuses on the clinical manifestations of disease and approaching disease in terms of the organ system involved, because animals should be evaluated in terms of presenting sign, not on the basis of disease. The students who finish and pass the whole process of studying VIM both theoretically and practically will be with a ready flowchart for aid in the identification and decision-making of each disease anticipated in domestic animal medicine. Meanwhile the students’ veterinary English level will be significantly improved. Guangdong Ocean University 4

VIM u. The relationship between VIM and other special and basic courses ØVIM, a series of lectures dealing with the general aspects of the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory findings, diagnosis and principles of treatment of generic diseases of the body systems of domestic animals. The emphasis is on the principles of pathophysiology as they relate to the diagnosis and rational treatment of disease. To be continued Guangdong Ocean University 5

VIM u. The relationship between VIM and other special and basic courses Ø VIM bases upon Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Bio-chemistry, Veterinary clinical diagnostics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Microbiology & Immunology, Nutriology, Genetics in animals, etc. . Ø VIM interosculates with other special courses such as Veterinary Traditional Chinese Medicine, Epidemiology / Infectious diseases, Parasitology, Surgery, Obstetrics, etc. . Guangdong Ocean University 6

VIM u. The present situation, problems and progressive trends of VIM ØAs the twentieth century ended, VIM was shaped by such developments as growing specialization that reflected new technologies and clients' increasing willingness to pay for expensive treatments; ethical discussions of the human-animal bond, factory farming, and animal pain, stimulated by the animal-welfare and animal-rights movements; and new public-health concerns. Veterinarians have always been a high-demand career. People consider their pets to be part of their families and will go to almost any lengths to keep their pets healthy. Veterinary sciences are made up of a wide variety of specialties, with internal medicine ranking as one of the most sought-after specialist positions. Guangdong Ocean University 7

VIM u Reading Materials recommended Ø Jian Hua Wang (王建华). Veterinary Internal Medicine (4 th edition) (兽医内科学·第四版) Ø Journal of Internal Veterinary Medicine, the Official Publication of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Published by Wiley-Blackwell Press, USA http: //www. acvim. org http: //onlinelibrary. wiley. com/journal/10. 1111/(ISSN)19391676/homepage/Product. Information. html Ø This PPT prepared by Dr. Chen for you all Guangdong Ocean University 8

VIM Chapter 1 Diseases of Digest System Many Thanks for Your Attention ! Questions? My Q for You after Class: What is the position of VIM in the whole veterinary medicine? Guangdong Ocean University 9