Dr. Locke Karriker: Tactical Skills vs. Problem-Solving | Ep. 131

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Locke Karriker, Professor and Director at Swine Medicine Education Center (SMEC), discusses the evolution and impact of the SMEC at Iowa State University. Dr. Karriker highlights the challenges of veterinary education in the swine industry and shares insights on the practical skills and problem-solving techniques critical for swine health professionals. Tune in to explore how SMEC is shaping the future of swine medicine and advancing the skills of the next generation.

"Our goal is to teach every clinical technique in swine medicine practice or research and provide students an opportunity to practice those techniques." 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Locke Karriker is a Morrill Professor and Director of the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University, where he has served for over 21 years. With a DVM from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Karriker has been a pivotal figure in swine health education.

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Timestamps: 

• (00:00) Introduction 
• ​​(02:01) What is SMEC?
• (03:30) Evolution of veterinary education
• (05:15) Tactical skills vs. problem-solving
• (07:47) Teaching methods at SMEC
• (10:25) Industry collaboration 
• (11:57) Closing thoughts

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