A simple neural network was described on paper and then modeled using electrical circuits in 1943 by the neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch and the mathematician Walter Pitts. This idea was advanced through the ’50s, ’60s, and 70’s mainly as an academic pursuit until the 1980’s when the “instant physician” showed promising clinical application. This neural network […]
Let’s get to it, brand new intern. Here’s what you need to know for your internship: You are going to have questions. C’mon, who’s ever 100% comfortable reading lab work? Senior clinicians, other doctors, and your intern mates will help you. If they don’t want to help you, keep asking questions, eventually they will and […]
March 8th marked International Women’s Day and I want to take a moment to take a very brief look into the history of veterinary medicine and just a few women who helped shape the profession. The first public veterinary school in the United States was established in 1879 at Iowa State University (my current location […]
An overview of how to conduct collection and submission of lab samples. … Samples
Everything from normal rectal temperature ranges to measurement conversion tables. … Guides
Everything from Public Health Agencies to a list of zoonoses. … Health
It’s about that time! VIRMP application is in, institutions are reading your materials, and you are anxiously waiting for emails and phone calls inviting you to interview. So, now’s the time to start preparing your answers. You’re going to be asked those typical questions, and you’ll definitely be asked some curveballs, so start thinking about […]
The exciting headline of a six-legged dog was one that probably captured your attention recently. It surely got mine, as well as a number of my friends as I began to see pictures of the now Internet-famous Skipper popping up all over social media. My wife originally brought her to my attention and quizzed me […]
The veterinary profession, though not usually thought of as a dangerous profession per se, is teeming with hazards. From the obvious threat of animals causing bodily harm to increased risk of exposure to ionizing radiation to mental health issues, depression, and suicide, no vet is immune to risks. While I am generally risk-averse when it […]
My father used to tell me the joke that if I wanted to forget about all of my problems except for one I should wear shoes two sizes too small. Problems. We know them all too well. Jay-Z had them, our patients have them, our clients describe them (often in very specific detail), and we […]
Recently, I was gifted some dog supplies by a family friend. She included some dog puzzle toys, which I had never tried with my dogs before, and I decided to see what the dogs thought of them. Turns out, the dogs LOVED them! They have had a great time rolling their new treat dispensing ball […]
Third-Year, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Brandy knew from a very young age that she was destined to be a veterinarian. She grew up riding horses, working cows, and training dogs. Her current interests in veterinary medicine are surgery, behavior, and theriogenology.
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