Dear Veterinary Practitioner,
Through an evidence-based and collaborative process, we have created a list of clinical problems in veterinary medicine to guide curricular development and assessment for veterinary students. We are seeking practitioner input to validate and prioritize the problem list, and to identify important associated diagnoses. Your input would be incredibly valuable to ensure we are best preparing our students for clinical practice. We would greatly appreciate if you took a few moments to complete the following survey. Below please find a consent form that describes how your data will be used. Completion and return of the survey is considered your implied consent to participate in this study. Please keep the attached form for your records.
You may access the survey here.
Estimated time to complete: 15-20 minutes
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Ari Boltax
Instructor
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Marnie FitzMaurice
Veterinary Curriculum Director
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Informed Consent Form
We are asking you to participate in a survey titled “Validating a List of Veterinary Clinical Problems and Associated Diagnoses”. This study is being led by Marnie FitzMaurice, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Curriculum Director at Cornell University. The purpose of this research is to validate a list of clinical problems and associated diagnoses in veterinary medicine in order to guide DVM curriculum development. The survey is expected to take no longer than 15-minutes.
Risks and Benefits
We do not anticipate any risks from participating in this survey. Information from this study will benefit veterinary curricula in the future, and we hope to gain valuable information in our field that already exists in the human medical field. There is no compensation for completing this survey.
Privacy/Confidentiality/Data Security
Your responses on this survey will be completely anonymous. Anonymous data from this study may be shared with the research community at large to advance science and health. We anticipate that the survey poses no greater risk than everyday use of the internet. Data will be maintained securely by the Survey Research Institute at Cornell University.
Taking Part is Voluntary
Your involvement is voluntary, and you may refuse to participate, discontinue at any time, or skip any questions/procedures that may make you feel uncomfortable, with no penalty to you.
If You Have Questions
If you have questions, you may contact Marnie FitzMaurice at mcf32@cornell.edu. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your rights as a subject in this study, you may contact the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Participants at 607-255-5138 or access their website at http://www.irb.cornell.edu. You may also report your concerns or complaints anonymously through Ethicspoint online at www.hotline.cornell.edu or by calling toll free at 1-866-293-3077. Ethicspoint is an independent organization that serves as a liaison between the University and the person bringing the complaint so that anonymity can be ensured.