| University | Interests in Teaching and Learning | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | Paul Avery, VMD, PhD, DACVP Faculty, Pathology paul.avery@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Teaching and assessing clinical reasoning.  Self-guided, electronic teaching/assessment tools Team-based learning |
 | Ana Alcaraz, DVM, PhD Associate Professor, Anatomic Pathology aalcaraz@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Active and effective learningFacilitator training in Problem Based Learning Student engagement and well-being |
 | Gillian Angliss, DVM Clinical Assistant Professor, Small Animal Medicine gangliss@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Wellbeing and mental health of veterinary students, faculty, and staffIntegration of basic sciences and clinical sciences throughout curriculumInnovation and improvement of pedagogy |
 | Peggy Barr, DVM, PhD Professor of Virology and Immunology pbarr@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Evaluating the scholarly activity of PBL case authors Integrating immunology/microbiology content into a PBL curriculum Evaluation of critical thinking skills in pre-clinical veterinary students |
 | Linda Barter, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, DACVAA Associate Professor of Clinical Surgical & Radiological Sciences lsbarter@ucdavis.edu | University of California – Davis | Teaching basic science with clinical relevanceSimulators/ simulation training Training student assessment (classroom and clinical setting) |
 | Holly Bender, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP Interim Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Professor hollybender@arizona.edu | University of Arizona | Faculty development using evidence-based active learning strategies such as Team-Based Learning and Peer InstructionDevelopment and educational research on computer tools that enhance student engagement and build expertise such as ThinkSpace and AlleleBuilding faculty learning communities through sharing of Open Educational Resources (OER) |
 | Karen Boudreaux MEd, MBA, EdD, PhD Educational Specialist, SVM kaboudreaux@ucdavis.edu | University of California – Davis | Student and Faculty WellnessPersonal Preferences for Learning Faculty Action ResearchStudent Educational Leadership Development |
 | Beth Boynton, DVM Professor, Wellness bboynton@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Teaching skills for medical communicationBest practices for giving feedback in clinical teaching Professional skills development |
 | Barbara Byrne, BA, DVM , PhD Professor of Clinical Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology bbyrne@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | Active learning in the large classroom settingStudent and faculty well-being Integrating basic science with clinical/paraclinical teachingStudent assessment in large classes |
 | Julie Cary, DVM, MS, DACVS Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery and Co-Director of Clinical Communication jcary@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Teaching and learning clinical skills Developing appropriate work and education culture for successIntegration of professional life skills, clinical skills, and knowledge |
 | Patrick Chappell, PhD Assistant Professor of Physiology pat.chappell@oregonstate.edu | Oregon State University | Teaching to multiple learning styles Collaborating to develop online educational resourcesTeaching basic sciences to professional students |
 | Munashe Chigerwe, BVSc, MPH, PhD, DACVIM Professor of Livestock Medicine and Surgery mchigerwe@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | Mental health and wellness among veterinary students and house officers Approaches to learning by veterinary studentsCommunication in veterinary medical education |
 | Po-Yet Chou, BVM, MS, DACVS-SA Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgical & Radiological Sciences pchou@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | Promote diversityand inclusiveness in teaching interactionClinical reasoning and surgical skills educationStudent and House officer wellness |
 | Julie Dechant, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVEC Associate Professor of Clinical Surgical & Radiological Sciences jedechant@ucdavis.edu | University of California – Davis | Effective teaching of clinical problem solving and critical thinking earning of clinical skills Optimizing learning of clinical skillsDeveloping skills of self-assessment and reflection |
 | Kristy Dowers, DVM Associate Professor, Small Animal Medicine kristy.dowers@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | How to effectively teach clinical reasoningInnovative teaching techniquesLow- and high-fidelity simulation |
 | Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, PhD, DACVP Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of VMP chrissy.eckstrand@wsu.edu | Washington State University | DiversityEquity and inclusion in veterinary medicineQuality vs quantity of content in a DVM curriculumStudent Assessment |
 | Maria Fahie, DVM, MS, DACVS Professor, Small Animal Surgery mfahie@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Engaged active learningOnline learningTeaching and evaluating clinical competenciesSelf-assessment and peer observation |
 | Raelynn Farnsworth, DVM Clinical Associate Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Community Practice/Interim Hospital Director raelynn@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Clinical teachingAssessment, especially using CBVE scales Faculty Development |
 | Laurie Fonken, PhD, LPC Professional Counselor/Instructor laurie.fonken@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Continuing education and support for faculty Identification and sharing of resources and ideas to enhance curricular offerings and experiences for the students Collaborative research on professional skills and personal wellness |
 | Briedi Gillespie, PhD Clinical Associate Professor b.gillespie@wsu.edu | Washington State University | |
 | Samantha Gizerian, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor & Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies, WSU Program in Neurosciences samantha.gizerian@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Active learning methodsFaculty developmentTeaching/evaluating critical thinking and problem solving |
 | Paul Gordon-Ross, DVM, MS Director of Clinical Relations and Assistant Professor pgordon@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Needs assessment for clinical preceptor developmentSuccess of training interventions for clinical preceptorsMeasurement of clinical competencies in veterinary students |
 | Elena Gorman, DVM, MS Associate Professor Clinical Pathology Elena.Gorman@oregonstate.edu | Oregon State University | Integration of basic science knowledge and clinical application.Increasing and supporting diversity in veterinary medicine.Multi-modal learning opportunities: flipped classes, polling, digital slide scans, etc. |
 | Sarah C. Guess, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) Clinical Assistant Professor sarah.guess@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Research and scholarship surrounding graduate and clinic-based learningGamification and the learning environmentAssessment and statistical methods for education |
 | Jillian Haines, DVM Associate Professor jmhaines@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Clinical teachingAssessmentIntegrating classroom and clinical teaching |
 | Kelly Hall, DVM, MS, DACVECC Associate Professor, Critical Care Services; Chair, ACVECC VetCOT KHall.Wilke@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Design and implementation of formative and summative assessments to enhance student engagementCompetency-based learning and instructionTeam-based learning |
 | Spring Halland, DVM, CVA, DACVIM Assistant Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine shalland@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Teaching and learning clinical skillsBridging the gap/jump between pre-clinical and clinical years of educationDiversity and Inclusivity in Veterinary EducationOnline learning/teaching |
 | Ilana Halperin, DVM Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept of Medicine and Epidemiology imhalperin@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | Clinical teaching Diversity, equity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine Student engagement and well-being |
 | Diana Hassel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC Associate Professor, Equine Emergency Surgery & Critical Care diana.hassel@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Teaching/assessing clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving Active learning methods Peer review of teaching |
 | Dean Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS Professor Equine Surgery dean.hendrickson@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Simulation training Clinical training Video based learning |
 | Steve Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVP Director of the WSU Teaching Academy; Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology sahines@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Changing institutional paradigms to make teaching a valued and viable career track Active learning methods that result in long term learning Measuring teaching effectiveness beyond student evaluations |
 | Lane W. Johnson DVM Staff Veterinarian, Gourley Clinical Teaching Center lwjohnson@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | Developing optimum learning environments for today’s students, virtually and in person.Use of models and virtual scenarios to teach clinical skills and judgment.Creating learning materials that provide focus towards learning outcomes. |
 | Matthew S. Johnston, VMD, DABVP – Avian Associate Professor of Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Medicine matthew.johnston@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Team-based learning pedagogyApplication of comparative medicine to teach foundational principles (critical thinking, clinical reasoningClinical instructionMetacognition (Reflection) as a means for retentionMetacognition as a tool to replace traditional course evaluations |
 | Malika Kachani, PhD, DVM Professor of Parasitology and Global Health mkachani@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Peer Observation and coaching in PBL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Facilitator Training |
 | Gagandeep Kaur, DVM, PhD Associate Professor gkaur@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Assessments of learning/assessment tools for studentsIntegration of basic and clinical sciences in teachingMeaningful feedback for course improvement |
 | David Kersey, PhD Assistant Professor, Physiology dkersey@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | |
 | Joseph Klopfenstein, DVM DABVP Assistant Professor, Rural Veterinary Practice joe.klopfenstein@oregonstate.edu | Oregon State University | Teaching evidence based decision making Teaching application of knowledge and skill in field situations Personal well-being and work/life balance |
 | Suzie Kovacs, MS Assistant Professor of Epidemiology skovacs@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Diversity in veterinary medicine Teaching and evaluating empathy in veterinary students Developing a curriculum addressing contemporary issues facing the veterinary profession |
 | Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology) Associate Professor of Shelter Medicine and Epidemiology rkreis@midwestern.edu | Midwestern University | Scholarship of teaching and learningMeasuring teaching effectivenessStudent Assessment |
 | Steve Lampa, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor slampa@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Active Learning MethodsFaculty DevelopmentEncouraging Student Metacognition |
 | Mary Lassaline, DVM, PhD Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences lassaline@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | |
 | Ohad Levi, DVM Associate Professor, Surgery olevi@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | |
 | Christinae Lohr, MedVet, Dr. med. vet., PhD, DACVP Associate Professor – Anatomic Pathology christiane.loehr@oregonstate.edu | Oregon State University | Hybrid and remote instructionCreation of instructional materialsEducation Research |
 | Christianne Magee, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences christianne.magee@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Scholarship of teaching and learningDevelopment of enduring teaching materialsActive learning in large lecture courses |
 | Thomas (Tony) Marino, M.S., Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Anatomy tmarino@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Competency-based preclinical anatomy instructionMixed-methods methodology in educational researchStudent mental health (specifically around the Stress, Anxiety, and Depression continuum) |
 | Susan Matthew, PhD, BVSc (Hons), BSc(Vet), GradCertEdStud (Higher Ed) Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Veterinary Medical Education susan.matthew@wsu.edu | Washington State University | |
 | Diane McClure, DVM, PhD, DACLAM Associate Professor, Laboratory Animal Medicine dmcclure@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | |
 | Bret Roberts McNabb, DVM, MPVM Assistant Professor of Clinical Population Health & Reproduction brmcnabb@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | effective clinical teaching (individual instruction and rounds-based) small-medium effective class instruction |
 | Phil Mixter, PhD Clinical Associate Professor of Immunology / STEM undergrad pmixter@wsu.edu | Washington State University | Active learning methods Peer Review of Teaching – Teaching, Teaching Material, Teaching Evaluation, etc. Development of an open source/online vet teaching journal for the consortium |
 | Stuart Meyers, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT Professor Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology smeyers@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | Developing novel case-based learning exercises for basic and clinical Theriogenology Developing meaningful peer observation of faculty teaching |
 | Elizabeth Montgomery, DVM Faculty, Small Animal Community Surgery Service eamontgomery@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | |
 | Teresa Morishita, DVM, MPVM, MS, PhD, DACPV Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of Poultry Medicine & Food Safety tmorishita@westernu.edu | Western University of Health Sciences | Diversity and InclusionExtension and Public EducationFaculty/Student Development |
 | Brian Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVP Assistant Professor of Pathology bmurphy@ucdavis.edu | University of California, Davis | The student-teacher relationship |
 | Tandi Ngwenyama, DVM, Assistant Professor (Clinical) tandi.ngwenyama@oregonstate.edu | Oregon State University | Incorporating social justice pedagogy (critical pedagogy + inclusive pedagogy)Neuropedagogy (brain-targeted teaching) Clinical reasoning and incorporating basic sciences into clinics Social emotional learning |
 | Erika G. Offerdahl, PhD Associate Professor erika.offerdahl@wsu.edu | Washington State University | AssessmentActive learning in undergraduate STEM contexts Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM Social emotional learning |
 | Christine Olver, DVM, PhD, DACVP Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology christine.olver@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Differentiated instructionCase-based electronic learning toolsStudent and faculty wellness Social emotional learning |
 | Duncan Russell, BVMS (Hons), DACVP Assistant Professor, Clinical duncan.russell@oregonstate.edu | Oregon State University | Clinical teaching Educational research – role of errors in learning Resident training |
 | Heloisa Rutigliano, DVM, PhD Assistant Professor heloisa.rutigliano@usu.edu | Washington State University | Course developmentFaculty developmentEducational research |
 | Daniel Smeak, DVM, DACVS Professor of Small Animal Surgery dan.smeak@colostate.edu | Colorado State University | Web-based interactive surgical training modules Surgical skill instructions Skills Assessment |
