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M. Ciprich-Christensen

MeLissa Ciprich
MeLissa C. Ciprich

D.V.M.

Adjunct Instructor
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
1325-2 Vet Med
Expertise / Research Area

Instruction with "hands-on" mechanisms for students to practice surgical maneuvers that will help build their confidence in spay/neuter procedures. 

Development of programs that enhance the veterinary public health/ "One Health" concepts in challenged socio-economic areas. This includes providing veterinary services and public health education programs to underserved tribal nation communities.

Teaching

VCS 459

VMPM 486

VCS 449

VCS 451

VMPM 388

VMPM 496 JO

Education

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine - University of Florida

Graduate Certificate in Native American Studies - Montana State University

Master of Public Health (in progress)- University of Iowa

 

Leadership

Canine and Feline Spay/Neuter Task Force-contributor

Merial World Rabies Day - program planning director (faculty mentor)

 

Honors & Awards

Hill's Scholarship

Pfizer: Donated Products

RAVS/HSUS: Donated products

Bayer: Monetary donations

Bayer: Product donations

Ft. Dodge: Monetary donations

Ft. Dodge: Product donations

Private donations

 

Memberships

Association for Shelter Veterinarians

American Public Health Association

National Association for State Public Health Veterinarians

Iowa Animal Services Coalition - Executive Board Member