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Part of the popular 'Notes On' series, this book is
full of practical advice and information on diagnosing and treating
common dermatological problems in small animals. The rapid
reference format is designed to help you locate information as
quickly as possible. Information on common dermatological
complaints is offered in different ways to meet a variety of
needs. Firstly a problem-orientated perspective is provided,
and then a disease-based perspective looking at what underlying
problems cause particular diseases. This is followed by a section
that looks at dermatological disease by anatomical location, and a
section that outlines different treatments.
*Supplemented with full-colour photographs throughout to aid
diagnosis *Detailed flow-diagrams illustrate the
problem-orientated approach *Text is laid out in note form
for ease of reference This book is ideal for veterinary students,
new practitioners and established professionals who need a quick
refresher
Auteur
Judith Joyce BVetMed, Cert SAD, MRCVS, has put her 28 years of small animal dermatology experience into this highly practical book. She currently works at the Croft Veterinary Hospital, Northumberland, UK, and is responsible for first opinion dermatology service throughout the practice as well as seeing dermatology referrals from surrounding practices. .
Résumé
Part of the popular 'Notes On' series, this book is full of practical advice and information on diagnosing and treating common dermatological problems in small animals. The rapid reference format is designed to help you locate information as quickly as possible. Information on common dermatological complaints is offered in different ways to meet a variety of needs. Firstly a problem-orientated perspective is provided, and then a disease-based perspective looking at what underlying problems cause particular diseases. This is followed by a section that looks at dermatological disease by anatomical location, and a section that outlines different treatments. •Supplemented with full-colour photographs throughout to aid diagnosis •Detailed flow-diagrams illustrate the problem-orientated approach •Text is laid out in note form for ease of reference This book is ideal for veterinary students, new practitioners and established professionals who need a quick refresher
Contenu
The Author xi
Introduction xiii
PART ONE The Chairs Role and Career Path
In the Trenches 3
Preparing for the Chairs Role 14
Assessing What Kind of Department Chair You Are 23
Serving as an Untenured Department Chair 34
Coexisting with a Former Chair 41
Creating a Career Plan 49
Returning to the Faculty 58
Seeking Higher Administrative Positions 66
A Scenario Analysis on the Chairs Role and Career Path 75
PART TWO Departmental Management and Politics
Understanding Departmental Ethics and Politics 85
Chairing Small Departments 92
Chairing Large Departments 99
Setting Course Rotations and Schedules 108
Making Decisions 114
Setting Annual Themes 124
Creating Departmental Centers for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 132
A Scenario Analysis on Departmental Management and Politics 142
PART THREE The Chairs Role in Searches, Hiring, and Firing
Writing Job Descriptions and Position Announcements 157
Understanding the Chairs Role in the Search Process 168
Interviewing Candidates 176
Letting Someone Go 188
A Scenario Analysis on Hiring and Firing 196
PART FOUR Mentoring Challenges and Opportunities for Department Chairs
Helping Faculty Members Sharpen Their Focus 205
Coaching Faculty Members to Increase Productivity 211
Promoting a More Collegial Department 217
Coping with Passive-Aggressive Behavior 224
Resolving Chronic Complaints 231
Addressing Staff Conflicts 240
Overcoming Conflicts 247
A Scenario Analysis onMentoring Challenges 257
PART FIVE The Chairs Role in Faculty Development
Facilitating a Positive First-Year Faculty Experience 267
Coaching Faculty in Writing Effective Resumes 274
Creating an Effective Professional Development Plan 279
Creating an Effective Teaching Portfolio 290
Creating an Effective Course Syllabus 302
Promoting Creativity in Teaching and Learning 309
A Scenario Analysis on Faculty Development 317
PART SIX Best Practices in Evaluation and Assessment
Creating Written Evaluations 327
Conducting Oral Evaluation Sessions 337
Writing Letters of Recommendation 343
Doing Assessment Effectively 352
Conducting Program Reviews 364
Conducting Posttenure Reviews 380
A Scenario Analysis on Evaluation and Assessment 389
PART SEVEN Essentials of Budgeting and Planning
Strategic Planning 401
Planning a Budget 411
Implementing a Budget 418
Fundraising 425
Accounting for Sponsored Research 440
A Scenario Analysis on Strategic Budgeting and Planning 449
Epilogue: A Checklist for the Essential Department Chair 457
Index 463
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