Exploring fourth-year students' perceptions of the hidden curriculum of a doctor of veterinary medicine program through written reflections

Kunze, Andrea; Seals, Christopher

doi:10.4103/ehp.ehp_23_20

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“…The hidden curriculum encompasses tacit communication from the environment including institutional policies and values (i.e., culture), informal conversation (i.e., slang, humor), and observed behavior (i.e., role modelling) 37 , 38 . The hidden curriculum is especially powerful in shaping students’ attitudes when they are left unsure about a concept or are presented with conflicting information from their formal education 39 – 41 . This is when students turn to their experiences and clinical rotations to fill in their gaps in knowledge 40 , 42 .…”

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“…This is when students turn to their experiences and clinical rotations to fill in their gaps in knowledge 40 , 42 . Prior studies have explored the hidden curriculum of veterinary medicine and identified clinical rotations and clinical service organizations as an integral area responsible for changing student’s professional attitudes, citing interactions with role models and rotation group members as moderators to this relationship 40 , 41 .…”

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Veterinary education and experience shape beliefs about dog breeds Part 1: Pain sensitivity

Caddiell,

White,

Lascelles

et al. 2023

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Over 95% of veterinarians report believing that dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity. Ratings made by veterinarians differ from those of the general public, suggesting these beliefs may be learned during veterinary training or clinical experiences. Therefore, the current study’s primary objective was to evaluate dog breed pain sensitivity ratings during veterinary training and compare these ratings to those of the general public and undergraduates in animal-health related fields. Using an online survey, members of the general public, undergraduates, veterinary students across all four years, and veterinary faculty and staff rated pain sensitivity of 10 different dog breeds, identified only by their pictures. Compared to the general public and undergraduates, veterinary students rated pain sensitivity across breeds of dog more similarly to veterinary faculty and staff. Further, when undergraduates had clinical experience, they also rated certain dog breeds in a similar way to the veterinary students and professionals. Our findings suggest that veterinary education and clinical experiences influence pain sensitivity ratings across dog breeds. Future research should identify how these pain sensitivity beliefs are communicated and whether these beliefs affect recognition and treatment of pain by veterinarians.

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Veterinary education and experience shape beliefs about dog breeds Part 1: Pain sensitivity

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White,

Lascelles

et al. 2023

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Qualitative Exploration of the Hidden Curriculum in Communicating Dog Breed Stereotypes During Veterinary Clinical Training

Caddiell,

Gruen,

Lascelles

et al. 2024

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education

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Cultural transmission of breed-specific beliefs about canine pain sensitivity occurs during veterinary education and training. However, breed-specific beliefs held by veterinarians do not align well with experimental measures of pain observed across dog breeds and are unlikely to be helpful in clinical decision making. The aim of the present study was to gain a deeper understanding of how dog breed pain stereotypes are developed and/or reinforced during clinical veterinary training. Non-participant, unobtrusive observations were conducted for a single clinical rotation block across three specialties. Field notes with contextual details were maintained and later transcribed and expanded using personal reflection. A thematic analysis revealed the following three themes: confusion and mixed messages related to instruction about pain; rotation microcultures and norms related to pain; and breed specific messages related to pain identification and treatment decisions. As students processed their social interactions, we suggest that they may have internalized breed stereotypes and used these to inform their perceptions about patient pain. This information will help facilitate the development of training to enhance veterinary medical education and promote best practices for pain identification and management in canine patients.

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Exploring fourth-year students' perceptions of the hidden curriculum of a doctor of veterinary medicine program through written reflections

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Veterinary education and experience shape beliefs about dog breeds Part 1: Pain sensitivity

Veterinary education and experience shape beliefs about dog breeds Part 1: Pain sensitivity

Qualitative Exploration of the Hidden Curriculum in Communicating Dog Breed Stereotypes During Veterinary Clinical Training

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