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Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol 31, Issue 3, 281-288
Copyright © 2004 by Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION REPORTS

Evaluating the curriculum of the veterinary school of Firat University, Turkey, in terms of professional and technical skills

A Ozen, R Kalin, H Yerlikaya, I Seker, and B Cetinkaya

Department of Veterinary History, Deontology and Ethics, Veterinary Faculty, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey. aozen1@firat.edu.tr

A significant portion of the problems faced by veterinarians is related to communication. These problems are intensely experienced between veterinary practitioners and animal owners; yet no lectures or courses aiming to improve professional skills are available in the curriculum of veterinary schools in Turkey. In this study, all students currently enrolled at, and 1992 and 1998 graduates of, the Veterinary School of Firat University (VSFU), Turkey, were surveyed to evaluate the attitudes of veterinary students and graduates toward technical and professional skills. Data were collected from 581 students and 61 recent graduates via personal interviews with students and questionnaires mailed to graduates; information was obtained about participants' technical and professional skills. The overall response rate was 85%. The results show that learning about technical and professional skills is highly valued; competence and comfort in skill sets are associated with comfort in establishing communication with instructors. Positive correlations were also noted between feeling comfortable with and feeling competent in both skill sets. In conclusion, it appears to be essential to introduce courses addressing improvement of professional skills to the curriculum of veterinary schools in Turkey, given that a successful veterinarian profile requires feeling competent in and comfortable with both technical and professional skills.


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