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Instructional Designer

Dr. Cindy Dixon is a faculty member at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where she serves as the DVM Year 1 Curriculum Lead, coordinates the Personal and Professional Development program, and contributes to curriculum development. 

Following veterinary school, Dr. Dixon completed an equine medical and surgical internship and gained experience in both small and mixed animal private practice. She has more than a decade of experience in higher education, having taught anatomy, physiology, histology, neurophysiology, clinical skills, and applied veterinary anatomy. 

Education

  • Master of Veterinary Education, Lincoln Memorial University, 2025 
  • D.V.M., Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2010 
  • B.S. in Biology, Center College, 2006 

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 

Teaching

  • Personal and Professional Development 
  • Foundations of Veterinary Medicine 
  • Clinical Skills 

Clinical Interests

  • General practice – equine and small animal 
  • Geriatric and palliative care 
  • Acupuncture and integrative techniques 

Research Interests

  • Scholarship of teaching and learning 
  • Immersive technologies 
  • Interprofessional Education 

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