As veterinary education continues to evolve, the UF College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to changing with it.
Beginning fall 2027 with the incoming DVM Class of 2031, the college will introduce an enhanced curriculum, designed to further strengthen learning outcomes and support student success at UF CVM from day one.
“Innovation in education requires sustained growth, and we’re rising to that challenge,” Amanda House, DVM, DACVIM, associate dean for academic and student affairs, said. “We’ve refined our curriculum to meet the needs of today’s learners and to uphold the excellence of our veterinary students.”
The modernized curriculum features a reorganization of the curriculum structure through the first two years of the DVM program to reflect a systems-based, integrated approach that connects basic and clinical science to promote day-one competence of the college’s DVM candidates.
Organized into a body-systems approach, the new structure will promote active learning, enable students to make direct connections between scientific knowledge and clinical application, and will foster collaboration between CVM foundational science faculty and veterinary clinicians.
The thoughtfully redesigned curriculum structure was developed through a multiyear collaborative process involving CVM stakeholders and the college’s Office for Academic & Student Affairs, with significant contributions from CVM’s instructional designers and the DVM curriculum and educational programs teams. The enhancements were approved for implementation by the University of Florida and the State University System beginning in August 2027.
“As the veterinary profession advances, so must the education that prepares our future leaders,” House said. “This has been several years in the making. Our strategically realigned curriculum reflects the college’s commitment to academic excellence and student achievement and we’re very excited to implement it next fall.”
