University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

UF has four fine professional colleges to its credit. All of these programs lead to doctorates in their respective fields, three in medicine and one in the law. The offered are: Medical Doctor, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Juris Doctor. The 446 students in the College of Medicine enjoy the benefits of studying in one of the nation ' s leading medical Quality instructors, such as surgery expert, Dr. Albert Rhoton, give students valuable experience and knowledge in their field. Unlike some universities, UF medical students work with a wide variety of patients and have many opportunities for research. The College of Dentistry provides a highly individualized curriculum for its 80 students. In fact, it is the only college on campus where students pace themselves through the courses. Classes range in size from seven to fifteen students. To aid in a self-paced education, video lectures allow students to take classes at their This atmosphere provides for much self-motivation, and no two students are at the same place in the program. The college benefits from the services of outstanding faculty members. Dr. Mahon is an expert on the jaw joint, Dr. Harold Stanley is an expert on the pulp of the tooth, Dr. Charles Gibbs works on computer simulation and on the chewing machine which is a research tool located no where else in the world. The College of Veterinary Medicine is only seven years old, but it has quickly developed an outstanding reputation. This is greatly due to its faculty, who are in fields such as tumor eminology, eye diseases, embryo transfer, equine neonatology, and tropical animal health. Special animal cases are referred to the college to be studied and solved. The 320 students in the college follow a strict similar to dentistry and to The teacher-student ratio is four to one in the classroom and two to one in the lab. Graduates who took the state board test in 1982 were in the top ten percent of those taking the test. The College of Law is the largest, yet most selective, law school in the state. The college has a three-year program which leads up to a professional doctorate called Juris Doctor. The faculty of the college is renown for its work in property law and tax law. Also, the college has major in constitutional law and in trial law. This outstanding faculty and the college ' s high standards and rigorous curriculum ensure that the 1,100 students of the of Law will graduate with a good background from the state ' s top legal institution. (Opposite page). College of Veterinary Medicine students and instructors perform surgery on an zebra, one of many special cases referred here from around the nation. Law students gain courtroom experience by their cases in mock trials. Medical students observe and assist in surgery to acquire expertise in surgical techniques. This Siberian tiger cub successfully underwent cataract surgery performed using ultrasound. This highly publicized case brought much acclaim to the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dental students spend hours in the labs preparing dentures and doing other work to familiarize with their field. C. Fox 218 Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Veterinary J. Costa Health Center Communications M. Hoffenberg