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Karen M Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS

Institute Professor | Small Animal
Research Focus

Portosystemic shunts

Clinical Focus

Soft Tissue Surgery

Outreach Focus

AVMA; ACVS; Phi Zeta

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 614 - Journal Club in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): DVM or equivalent degree.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Hartley, Ashley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Rouse, Barry T | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 813 - Clinical Rotation in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in soft tissue surgery for companion animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care, and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 891 - Basic Small Animal Surgical Principles
1 credit hour(s)

Elective course presents the basics of aseptic technique, including pack preparation, gowning, gloving, and waterless hand scrubs; instrument handling; knot tying; suture placement; and ligation. More advanced practice and near-peer instruction opportunities available to upperclassmen.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-8387

ktobias@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, University of Illinois Urbana*, 1985
  • MS, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Ohio State Univ Columbus, 1985

Karen M Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS

Institute Professor | Small Animal
Picture of Karen M Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS image

865-974-8387

ktobias@tennessee.edu

C247 Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, University of Illinois Urbana*, 1985
  • MS, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General, Ohio State Univ Columbus, 1985
Research Focus

Portosystemic shunts

Clinical Focus

Soft Tissue Surgery

Outreach Focus

AVMA; ACVS; Phi Zeta

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 614 - Journal Club in Small Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): DVM or equivalent degree.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Hartley, Ashley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
CEM 620 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 3 credit hours

Specialized, in-depth experience in various disciplines, such as current and future research methodology, and recent advances in instrumentation in analytical techniques for comparative medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Rouse, Barry T | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Dhar, Madhu S | Sultana, Hameeda | Prado, Tulio M.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 813 - Clinical Rotation in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in soft tissue surgery for companion animals. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care, and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMP 891 - Basic Small Animal Surgical Principles
1 credit hour(s)

Elective course presents the basics of aseptic technique, including pack preparation, gowning, gloving, and waterless hand scrubs; instrument handling; knot tying; suture placement; and ligation. More advanced practice and near-peer instruction opportunities available to upperclassmen.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring