Welcome

Welcome to the web site of Population Medicine. The Department of Population Medicine is one of four departments that make up the Ontario Veterinary College, and is an international leader in promoting optimal health and productivity in animal populations, promoting public health by ensuring the safety of foods of animal origin, and preventing animal-related disease in humans (zoonoses). Our MSc and doctoral graduate programs in epidemiology cover diverse areas, including quantitative and clinical epidemiology, applications of epidemiology in veterinary public health and food safety, and the relationship between the environment and human and animal health (agroecosystem health). Our coursework MSc program in epidemiology focuses on general epidemiologic principles. As well, we offer a research-based MSc in a number of applied areas, as well as a PhD program in epidemiology. In addition, we have a clinical doctorate degree, the DVSc, which offers training in theriogenology, swine health management and ruminant health management.

The Department faculty provide a positive atmosphere within which you can pursue your educational goals. Our programs are rigorous, and experience has shown that they provide an excellent basis for future careers in animal and human health. We hope you enjoy learning more about us. Please feel free to contact us for further information at pmgrad@uoguelph.ca .

Mission Statement

The Department of Population Medicine is an international leader in promoting the optimal health and productivity of animal populations, ensuring the safety of foods of animal origin and preventing animal-related disease in humans. In this context:

• Our research mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge regarding the management of health and productivity of animal populations, and the interrelationships of animals with humans and the environment. In support of this mission we will principally rely on expertise in field-based quantitative observational studies, and clinical trials.
• Our teaching/learning mission is to assist students in obtaining an essential knowledge base, to develop the necessary communication, quantitative and problem-solving skills to integrate and apply this knowledge, and to instill the appropriate attitudes and abilities required for life-long learning.
• Our service mission is to maintain a teaching practice, and develop appropriate data bases, in order to demonstrate the prevention and resolution of individual animal, herd, and industry-based health and productivity problems, and to serve as a resource for society in our areas of expertise.