The Veterinary Education Journey with Dr. Coretta Patterson

About this episode

Dr. Coretta Patterson discusses her career in veterinary education and her vision for the future.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Coretta Patterson, an esteemed veterinarian with a passion for teaching and curriculum development. Dr. Patterson walks us through her diverse career journey, from her veterinary education at the University of Illinois to her role in building the future of veterinary education at Midwestern University. We dive into her experiences as an educator, her approach to fostering supportive environments for students, and her vision for the future of veterinary pr...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Coretta Patterson

Topics covered

• veterinary education
• curriculum development
• teaching
• student support
• career journey

Keywords

• veterinary education
• curriculum development
• teaching
• student support
• career journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Illinois, Midwestern University

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