The Rapid and International Expansion of Veterinary Clinical Skills Laboratories: A Survey to Establish Recent Developments.

Veterinary clinical skills laboratories are used for teaching a wide range of practical, clinical, and surgical skills on models and simulators. A survey conducted in 2015 identified the role of such facilities in veterinary education in North America and Europe. The current study aimed to capture recent changes using a similar survey with three sections to collect data about the structure of the facility, its uses in teaching and assessment, and the staffing.

Identifying Benefits, Challenges, and Options for Improvement of Veterinary Work-Based Learning in Bangladesh.

Work-based learning (WBL) provides relevant contemporary experience of working environments. Potential benefits for students include developing invaluable skills (clinical, personal, cultural, and professional) and gaining greater awareness of the profession and future career opportunities. However, there are also challenges related to running and sustaining a successful WBL program.