Proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine Builds Ties Through Hands-On Dental Lab
Midwestern University partners with the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association to support continuing education for veterinarians
Veterinarians take part in a dental wet lab hosted by the proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine in MWU’s dental simulation lab.
Even before welcoming its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students, the proposed Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM) at Midwestern University is connecting with the regional veterinary community. The College recently teamed up with the (CVMA) to cohost a dental wet lab for practicing veterinarians.
Participants traveled from as far as Iowa to take part in the hands-on session, which was led by Stephen Juriga, D.V.M., Dipl. AVDC, AVDC-ZWD, and Muhammad Jawad Ul Hassan, D.V.M., a veterinary dental resident, both from the in Aurora, Illinois. A dental technician, Fernanda Magaña, also assisted with the training.
The event took place in Midwestern University’s state-of-the-art dental simulation lab on its Downers Grove Campus, where attendees practiced dental procedures on models and refined their dental radiology techniques.
“This collaboration highlights the kind of community engagement and professional partnership we hope will define the Chicago College of Veterinary Medicine,” said Coretta C. Patterson, D.V.M., DACVIM-SA, PG Cert Vet Med Ed, Dean of the proposed College. “We’re excited to support local veterinarians and ultimately enhance care for their patients and clients in the years ahead.”
