Elizabeth M. Santschi, DVM DACVS

Education and Professional Training
Bachelor of Science: University of Illinois, College of Agriculture
D.V.M.: University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
Internship: North Carolina State University
Residency: Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL

Teaching
Equine Surgery (4th year)
Supplemental Equine Studies (4th year)
Clinical Skills (3rd year)
Large Animal Surgery II (3rd year)
Equine Lameness Elective course coordinator (3rd year)
Clinical Anatomy (1st year)
Equine exercise physiology (undergrad animal science)

Research
Investigating the biochemical causes of, and treatments for, subchondral bone lucencies
Investigating the prevalence and causes of stifle osteochondrosis

Clinical
Dr. Santschi’s primary interest is in orthopedic diseases of juvenile horses. This includes disorders such as osteochondrosis and subchondral bone cysts, septic arthritis, and angular and flexural limb deformities.
Other areas of interest include performance horse injury and fracture repair. (Source)