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Associate Dean for Veterinary Academic and Student Affairs Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program CSU It was with great sadness that I read the biased and misleading article published yesterday (Feb. 22) in The Fence Post entitled “CSU bows to activist pressure, denies surgical experience to DVM students.” I submit that this is not responsible journalism, but rather an opportunity seized by vocal individuals seeking to advance personal agendas without regard to facts. Ms. Rachel Gabel did not seek to interview me until after the article was published, nor did she request interviews with ou...

The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine announced, without input from doctors of veterinary medicine students, faculty or external stakeholders, the cancellation of terminal surgical teaching procedures. For large and small animal owners, this means graduates will have more limited surgical experience upon graduation. In a letter from Dr. Melinda Frye, associate dean for Veterinary Academic and Student Affairs, professor, Biomedical Sciences, announced the change, the strong support of Dean Mark Stetter, and the implementation of a “longitudinal surgical training progra...