presented by

Partnering the University of

Surrey

Stuart Carmichael, Fitzpatrick Referrals

Referral Practices

Fitzpatrick Referrals and University of Surrey

1. Academic collaboration developing projects

2. Academic Collaboration developing people

3. Ideological collaboration –’ One Medicine theme’

4. Clinical collaboration1. Microbiology services2. Pathology services3. Engineering services

Project and People Development - Examples

• 3 Fellowships

• 1 PHD student

• 1 Pathology position co-funded with Liphook

• All 3 fellows moved onto employment with UoS or Fitzpatrick

Ideological Collaboration

• Long term association with UoS

• Worked closely with Vet Biosciences

• Developing the concept of the new veterinary school

• Developing a concept of a new type of fulfilled and competent graduate

• Concept of ‘One Medicine’ as an objective to define veterinary education

Clinical Collaboration - Examples

• Development of new microbiological tests for potential use in practices

• Kinetic and kinematic advancement to give objective analysis on outcome of some common surgical interventions

• Access to pathological services for biopsy services

• Engineering work in the development of novel implants as clinical solutions for animals

Looking Forwards

What would an Education Advancement Partnership with the

University of Surrey Veterinary School look like ?

What would an Educational Partnership look like ?

• Share in the clinical education of students( IMR)

• Help prepare new UGs for their career in the profession (IMR and EMR)

• Share in information advances as a learning network (New Opportunity)

• Evolve teaching and learning to make it completely appropriate for the purpose

• Influence the next generation within the veterinary profession

Where does Fitzpatrick fit in the future ?

• An elective option for students wanting to study certain disciplines in more detail

• Surgery• Anaesthesia• Neurology• Critical Care

• A key player in the educational network developing around the new course

• Working with UoS• Working with partner practices on clinical projects

and education

The Ideal New Veterinary Graduate ?

• Confident

• Competent

• A Communicator

• Functional at Day 1

• Focused

• A team player ….always

A New Adventure

We are pleased to have the opportunity to influence veterinary education with

University of Surrey

How about you ?

Further Information

•Details of the state-of-the-art Martin LanderVeterinary School Buildings

•The next steps Julia Gerhold Emily Thomas