Elizabeth Davis

The teaching portfolio for Dr. Davis reflects 30 years of sustained contribution to the core DVM curriculum, with primary strengths in equine internal medicine, pharmacology, epidemiology, professional development, and clinical integration. - Equine Medicine (VCS 882): Taught continuously since 1998, with service as course coordinator since 2017, delivering 12–14 hours annually in equine hematology, neuromuscular disease, respiratory disease, and infectious etiologies (EPM/EHV). - Veterinary Business & Professional Development (VCS 880): Served as course coordinator (2019–2025), providing content on the veterinary profession, career planning, conflict management, and human resources. - Clinical Pharmacology (VCS 881): Ongoing instruction since 2012, focused on NSAIDs and corticosteroids within a clinical decision making framework. - Veterinary Epidemiology (DMP 708): Taught since 2010, covering diagnostic testing interpretation and equine infectious diseases. Advanced and Elective Instruction - Advanced Equine Medicine (VCS 891Q): Course coordinator since 2010, providing 4–7 hours annually of advanced case based equine instruction. - Learning Curve of Equine Practice (VCS 891R): Co coordinator (2010–2024), emphasizing clinical transition and professional readiness. - Additional electives included scientific literature evaluation, neuroscience, and advanced equine clinical rotations, integrating research literacy and clinical reasoning. Clinical Skills, Integration, and Curriculum Leadership - Service as co coordinator or coordinator for multiple foundational courses critical to vertical integration of the curriculum, including: o Clinical Skills (CS 742) – basic and advanced laboratories o Equine Medicine and Field Service (CS 750) – course coordinator o Veterinary Integration (DMP 730) – equine internal medicine advisor o Clinical Nutrition (CS 714) and Practice Management (CS 741) – coordinator roles o Grand Rounds (CS 745) – coordinator, focusing on clinical reasoning and case presentation - Contributed regularly to veterinary physiology, immunology, and pharmacology, including laboratory and demonstration based teaching. Graduate and Professional Training - Graduate course coordinator for Research Methods in Clinical Sciences (CS 895) (2005–2020), emphasizing study design, translational research, and scholarly rigor. - Served as major professor or research advisor for MS, PhD, MPH, BRITE, and residency trainees across clinical sciences, immunology, epidemiology, and diagnostic medicine. - Active graduate committee member across multiple departments, supporting interdisciplinary training through 2026. Advising, Mentorship, and Student Development - Longstanding commitment to student advising and mentoring, supporting: o Incoming DVM students through structured cohort mentoring (Classes of 2006–2023). o Developing Scholars, McNair, Early Admission, and NIH Merial Summer Scholar programs. o Dozens of undergraduate, professional, graduate, and clinical trainee mentees, many resulting in presentations, publications, and academic or research careers. - Mentoring characterized by high touch engagement, with regular scheduled meetings, longitudinal advising, and integration of academic, professional, and wellness support.