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VETE0076-2

Medical imaging clinic for pets


Duration :52,5h Clin.
Credits/ECTS :
3rd "doctorat" in veterinary medicine2
Holder(s) :Valeria Busoni, Frédéric Snaps
Course contents : The student will be educated by means of a clinical training based on the radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations realized during the day on the patients referred to the imaging service.
Course objective :
  • Initiate the students to the diagnostic imaging techniques routinely used in veterinary medicine;
  • Learn the principles of radiographic interpretation;
  • Learn how to correlate the radiographic differential diagnosis to the clinical findings.
Prerequisites : Knowledge of small and large animal anatomy and manual restrain.



A good knowledge of the content of the previous radiology course (2e Doctorat) is essential.
Organization : A clinical rotation is organized at the beginning of the year. The presence at the clinic is mandatory between 8.30AM and 5PM. Each student should be identified by a badge with her/his name and surname. A rotation between the different activities of the imaging service will be organized: radiographic interpretation, radiographic technique in small animal radiology, radiographic technique in large animal radiology and ultrasonography. The students will be divided in 4 groups at the beginning of the week.
Written notes : No specific notes.
Assessment : The evaluation will be done at the end of the clinical week. Students are asked to prepare a list of the clinical cases seen during the week and a detailed report of 2 cases. A written exam will be organised during the session.
Contacts : Pr. Snaps Frédéric
Email: fsnaps@ulg.ac.be

Dr. Valeria Busoni
Email: vbusoni@ulg.ac.be
Remarks : The presence at the clinic is mandatory. Every absence should be notified in advance.




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 18/05/2007
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