Off-Campus Species Focused Rotations
The following off-campus species-focused (“specialized”, not primary care) rotations MUST BE APPROVED BY SPECIFIED FACULTY AT CVM AND SCHEDULED BY THE STUDENT. No more than 2 blocks can be taken at a given site. For species-focused rotations at Universities, see “Other OC Elective Rotations” section of this website.
Database of species-focused rotation sites:
You can run a Sites Report in E*Value to see where students have taken species-focused rotations.
In order to take a Focus Rotation in Beef Cattle Practice, you must get approval from Dr. Jim Lowe.
All Students must submit the OC Rotation Scheduling Form at least 6 weeks before leaving for the rotation to the ASA Office.
During the rotation, you must complete an Activity Checklist developed specifically for beef cattle practice (not a case log).
At the end of each 2-week block, the practitioner must send a Student Performance Evaluation to Karen Stahl in the VCM Office and you must upload your Activity Checklist into E*Value.
Contact information for Dr. Lowe: 1008 W Hazelwood Dr, Urbana IL 61802. 309-336-1006 (phone) 217-244-1475 (fax)
In order to take a Focus Rotation in Dairy Cattle Practice, you must get approval from Dr. Jim Lowe.
All Students must submit the OC Rotation Scheduling Form at least 6 weeks before leaving for the rotation to the ASA Office.
During the rotation, you must complete an Activity Checklist developed specifically for dairy cattle practice (not a case log).
At the end of each 2-week block, the practitioner must send a Student Performance Evaluation to Karen Stahl in the VCM Office and you must upload your Activity Checklist into E*Value.
Contact information for Dr. Lowe: 1008 W Hazelwood Dr, Urbana IL 61802. 309-336-1006 (phone) 217-244-1475 (fax)
In order to take a Focus Rotation in Equine Practice, you must get approval from Dr. Scott Austin.
All Students must submit the OC Rotation Scheduling Form at least 6 weeks before leaving for the rotation to the ASA Office.
During the rotation, you must complete a Rotation Case/Activity Log.
At the end of each 2-week block, the practitioner must send a Student Performance Evaluation to Karen Stahl in the VCM Department Office and you must upload your Log into E*Value for the Curriculum Committee to review.
In order to take a Focus Rotation in Exotics Practice, you must get approval from Dr. Samantha Sander.
All Students must submit the OC Rotation Scheduling Form at least 6 weeks before leaving for the rotation to the ASA Office.
During the rotation, you must complete a Rotation Case/Activity Log.
At the end of each 2-week block, the practitioner must send a Student Performance Evaluation to Karen Stahl in the VCM Office and you must upload your Log into E*Value.
Contact information for Dr. Sander: 1008 W Hazelwood Dr, Urbana IL 61802. 217-300-7976 (phone) 217-244-1475 (fax)
In order to take a Focus Rotation in Small Ruminant or Camelid Practice, you must get approval from Dr. Jim Lowe.
All Students must submit the OC Rotation Scheduling Form at least 6 weeks before leaving for the rotation to the ASA Office.
During the rotation, you must complete an Activity Checklist developed specifically for these practices (not a case log).
At the end of each 2-week block, the practitioner must send a Student Performance Evaluation to Karen Stahl in the VCM Office and you must upload your Activity Checklist into E*Value.
Contact information for Dr. Lowe: 1008 W Hazelwood Dr, Urbana IL 61802. 309-336-1006 (phone) 217-244-1475 (fax)
In order to take a Focus Rotation in Swine Practice, you must get approval from Dr. Jim Lowe.
All Students must submit the OC Rotation Scheduling Form at least 6 weeks before leaving for the rotation to the ASA Office.
During the rotation, you must complete an Activity Checklist developed specifically for swine practice (not a case log).
At the end of each 2-week block, the practitioner must send a Student Performance Evaluation to Karen Stahl in the VCM Office and you must upload your Activity Checklist into E*Value.
Contact information for Dr. Lowe: 1008 W Hazelwood Dr, Urbana IL 61802. 309-336-1006 (phone) 217-244-1475 (fax)