Works (59)

Updated: February 19th, 2026 16:35

2026 article

New graduates and academic veterinarians’ intentions to treat canine acute diarrhea align with antimicrobial stewardship guidelines, January 2025

Frey, E., Kedrowicz, A., Granick, J., Hedgpeth, M.-W., & Townsend, L. T. (2026, January 14). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n, J. Granick*, M. Hedgpeth n & L. Townsend*

topics (OpenAlex): Antibiotic Use and Resistance; Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: January 14, 2026

2026 journal article

Utility of ChatGPT in generating accurate client handouts for common veterinary internal medicine diseases

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 40(1).

By: S. Novak n, L. Reed-Jones n, A. Kedrowicz n, A. Birkenheuer n, K. Royal* & K. McCool n

topics (OpenAlex): Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education; Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills; Social Media in Health Education
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 23, 2026

2025 article

A cross‐sectional study of conflict‐handling modes among first‐year veterinary students

McCool, K. E., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2025, November 18). Veterinary Record Open, Vol. 12.

By: K. McCool n & A. Kedrowicz n

topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Conflict Management and Negotiation; Human-Animal Interaction Studies
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 30, 2025

2025 journal article

An examination of veterinarians’ negotiation of emotional labor

Qualitative Research in Medicine & Healthcare, 9(1), 100001.

By: L. Romo n, A. Kedrowicz n, K. Mueller n & C. Mayhorn n

topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Agriculture and Farm Safety; Emotional Labor in Professions
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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 30, 2025

2025 conference paper

CBVE Specialty: Expanding the CBVE Model into Post-Veterinary Graduate Training

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 52(2), 280–281.

By: J. Meekins, H. Banse, J. Foreman, E. Read, K. Chaney, J. Hodgson, J. Danielson, A. Kedrowicz ...

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2025 journal article

The impact of a research mentoring program on graduate trainees’ perceptions of mentoring competencies

Discover Education, 4(1).

By: A. Kedrowicz n

topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Mentoring and Academic Development; Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 14, 2025

2025 journal article

Veterinary Students Acknowledge the Importance of Competent Communication to Enhance Client Adherence to Antimicrobial Recommendations

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 4.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n & M. Hedgpeth n

author keywords: Antibiotics; communication; client adherence
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Animal and Plant Science Education; Empathy and Medical Education
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 16, 2025

2024 article

An Exploratory Qualitative Content Analysis of First-Year Veterinary Students’ Perspectives on Conflict

McCool, K. E., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2024, April 16). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 52, pp. 361–371.

By: K. McCool n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: conflict; teamwork; communication skills; competency/competencies
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Innovations in Medical Education; Diversity and Career in Medicine
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 22, 2024

2024 conference paper

Communicating in the clinic: Exploring the impact of communication labs on professional identity development

International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine. Presented at the International Conference on Communication in Veterinary Medicine, Ontario, Canada.

By: A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2024 conference paper

Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) 2.0: What’s new in 2024?

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Catalyze 2024 Annual Conference. Presented at the v.

By: J. Foreman, A. Kedrowicz, J. Meekins & K. Salisbury

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2024 conference paper

Creating a “Performing as a healthy professional and practice manager” entrustable professional activity to guide curricular design and assessment development

International Symposium of the Veterinary Schools Council (VetEd). Presented at the International Symposium of the Veterinary Schools Council (VetEd), Dublin, Ireland.

By: A. Snyder, A. Kedrowicz & J. Watson

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2024 article proceedings

Engineering Is Personal: Interpersonal Communication for the 21st-Century Engineer

Presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.

By: J. Burchfield n & A. Kedrowicz n

topics (OpenAlex): Engineering Education and Curriculum Development; Engineering Education and Pedagogy; Biomedical and Engineering Education
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2024 article

Epistemic Emotions in Learning: Using Qualitative Inquiry to Explore Implications for Veterinary Educators in Responding to Student Emotions in Their Classrooms

Davis, R., Kedrowicz, A., Moffett, J., Zaneb, H., & Armitage-Chan, E. (2024, November 29). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 11.

author keywords: emotion; student learning; veterinary educator experiences; well-being
topics (OpenAlex): Education and Critical Thinking Development; Communication in Education and Healthcare; Innovative Teaching Methods
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 16, 2024

2024 article

Qualitative Exploration of the Hidden Curriculum in Communicating Dog Breed Stereotypes During Veterinary Clinical Training

Caddiell, R. M. P., Gruen, M. E., Lascelles, B. D. X., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2024, April 2). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

By: R. Caddiell n, M. Gruen n, B. Lascelles n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: hidden curriculum; clinical training; pain stereotypes; dog breed stereotypes; role modeling
MeSH headings : Animals; Dogs; Education, Veterinary; Curriculum; Humans; Stereotyping; Pain / veterinary; Male
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Empathy and Medical Education
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 8, 2024

2024 conference paper

Stress and wellbeing in the veterinary profession: Fostering greater regard for social support

National Communication Association annual meeting. Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, New Orleans, LA.

By: A. Kedrowicz, L. Romo & K. Mueller

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2024 conference paper

Veterinarians’ negotiation of emotional labore: Greater regard for veterinary wellbeing

National Communication Association annual meeting. Presented at the National Communication Association annual meeting, New Orleans, LA.

By: L. Romo, A. Kedrowicz & K. Mueller

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 conference paper

Analysis of First-Year Veterinary Students Perspectives on Conflict and Team Communication

Annual AMEE Conference: An International Association for Health Professions Education. Presented at the Annual AMEE Conference: An International Association for Health Professions Education, Glasgow, Scotland.

By: K. McCool & A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 conference paper

Communicating in the clinic: Exploring the impact of communication labs on professional identity development

Annual AMEE Conference: An International Association for Health Professions Education. Presented at the Annual AMEE Conference: An International Association for Health Professions Education, Glasgow, Scotland.

By: A. Kedrowicz & R. Schoenfeld

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 other

Communication Becomes You

By: A. Kedrowicz*

topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 journal article

Decision making on antimicrobial use: Cat and dog owners’ knowledge and preferences for veterinary communication

Veterinary Record, 9.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n & M. Hedgpeth n

author keywords: antimicrobials; companion animals; microbiology; surveys
MeSH headings : Cats; Dogs; Female; Animals; Cat Diseases; Dog Diseases; Anti-Infective Agents; Communication; Decision Making
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Animal and Plant Science Education
TL;DR: Veterinarians should tailor their communication to meet clients' level of knowledge and rely on competent communication to enhance understanding and facilitate adherence to antimicrobial stewardship guidelines. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: October 16, 2023

2023 article

Implementing Competency-Based Veterinary Education: A Survey of AAVMC Member Institutions on Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies for Success

Banse, H. E., Kedrowicz, A., Michel, K. E., Burton, E. N., Jean, K. Y.-S., Anderson, J., … Trace, C. (2023, October 6). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 10.

By: H. Banse*, A. Kedrowicz n, K. Michel*, E. Burton*, K. Jean*, J. Anderson*, S. Anderson*, M. Barr* ...

author keywords: Faculty/staff development; curriculum; competency-based veterinary education
MeSH headings : Education, Veterinary; Competency-Based Education; Cross-Sectional Studies; Schools, Veterinary; United States; Surveys and Questionnaires; Humans; Clinical Competence; Curriculum
topics (OpenAlex): Innovations in Medical Education; Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Health and Medical Research Impacts
TL;DR: Assessment of progress in implementing the CBVE Model in AAVMC member schools aids in identifying key challenges and resources to support faculty and institutions in the successful adoption and implementation of this educational model. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 13, 2023

2023 conference paper

Permission to scream: From frustration and futility to boundary pushing and academic freedom in teaching communication across disciplines

National Communication Association annual convention. Presented at the National Communication Association annual convention, National Harbor, MD.

By: J. Burchfield & A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 conference paper

Pre-clinical Milestones Workshop

AAVMC Competency-Based Veterinary Education Workshop. Presented at the AAVMC Competency-Based Veterinary Education Workshop, Columbus, OH.

By: K. Salisbury, E. Read, J. Meekins & A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 article

Respondents to an American College of Veterinary Surgeons diplomate survey support the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Gonzalez, L. M., Stampley, A. R., Marcellin-Little, D. J., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2023, August 22). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Vol. 261, pp. 1847–1852.

By: L. Gonzalez n, A. Stampley*, D. Marcellin-Little* & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: DEI; demographic survey; diversity; equity; and inclusion; American College of Veterinary Surgeons; ACVS
MeSH headings : Male; Female; United States; Animals; Humans; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion; Surveys and Questionnaires; Surgeons; Universities
topics (OpenAlex): Diversity and Career in Medicine; Global Health Workforce Issues; Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
TL;DR: Findings suggested that the majority of ACVS respondents are supportive of DEI efforts, and this study serves as an objective analysis that can be reassessed in the future to determine the success of such initiatives. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 19, 2024

2023 book edited

Teaching Communication Across Disciplines for Professional Development, Civic Engagement, and Beyond

(J. G. Burchfield & A. A. Kedrowicz, Eds.).

By: J. Burchfield & A. Kedrowicz*

Ed(s): J. Burchfield & A. Kedrowicz*

topics (OpenAlex): Education and Critical Thinking Development; Teacher Education and Leadership Studies; Online and Blended Learning
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 conference paper

The end of the communication major: Contradictions facing communication and its relationship to liberal democracy

National Communication Association annual convention. Presented at the National Communication Association annual convention, National Harbor, MD.

By: K. Norris-Martin & A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 journal article

Veterinary Students Underestimate Cat and Dog Owner Adherence and Knowledge Regarding Antimicrobial Use and Resistance

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 12.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n & M. Hedgpeth n

MeSH headings : Animals; Dogs; Cats; Humans; Education, Veterinary; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Female; Male; Ownership; Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use; Students / psychology; Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Animal and Plant Science Education; Human-Animal Interaction Studies
TL;DR: Results indicate that DVM students overestimate cat and dog owner's expectations for antibiotics and underestimate cat and dog owners’ adherence to veterinary directions for antibiotic use, indicating a need to educate students on their perceptions of veterinary–client communications. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 24, 2024

2023 conference paper

Veterinary medical students’ perceptions of client communication: Implications for professional identity formation

International Conference for Communication in Healthcare. Presented at the International Conference for Communication in Healthcare, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

By: A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2023 chapter

‌‌Introduction

In J. G. Burchfield & A. A. Kedrowicz (Eds.), Teaching Communication Across Disciplines for Professional Development, Civic Engagement, and Beyond (pp. 1–4).

By: J. Burchfield & A. Kedrowicz*

Ed(s): J. Burchfield & A. Kedrowicz*

topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 26, 2026

2022 journal article

Exploring companion animal caretakers' attitudes, perceptions and behavioural drivers of antimicrobial use within the social context of veterinary care

Journal of Small Animal Practice, 63(12), 873–881.

By: E. Frey n, A. Kedrowicz n & M. Hedgpeth n

MeSH headings : Cats; Dogs; Animals; Humans; Pets; Veterinarians; Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use; Attitude; Social Environment
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Animal and Plant Science Education
TL;DR: Conversations about antimicrobial use can be reframed to include alternatives to antimicrobials as part of the treatment plan, and clients can be empowered to play a more active role in their animals' care. (via Semantic Scholar)
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 19, 2022

2021 article

Evaluation of Veterinary Students’ Communication Skills with a Service Dog Handler in a Simulated Client Scenario

McCool, K. E., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2021, September 1). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 48, pp. 538–548.

By: K. McCool* & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: communication; competency/competencies; medicine; service animals
MeSH headings : Animals; Communication; Dogs; Education, Veterinary; Empathy; Humans; Service Animals; Students
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Empathy and Medical Education; Human-Animal Interaction Studies
TL;DR: It is suggested that veterinary students may benefit from targeted instruction on "best practices" in caring for service dogs and their handlers, including greater attention to the psychosocial aspects of a disease, and from additional communication practice using standardized clients with service dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 28, 2021

2021 article

How Do Veterinary Students Engage When Using Creative Methods to Critically Reflect on Experience? A Qualitative Analysis of Assessed Reflective Work

Armitage-Chan, E., Reissner, S., Jackson, E., Kedrowicz, A., & Schoenfeld-Tacher, R. (2021, September 9). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 9.

author keywords: appreciative inquiry; creativity; critical reflection; narrative; professional development; student resilience
MeSH headings : Animals; Education, Veterinary; Emotions; Empathy; Humans; Students, Medical / psychology; Writing
topics (OpenAlex): Reflective Practices in Education; Innovations in Medical Education; Problem and Project Based Learning
TL;DR: This study explores more deeply the experiences of students, who used creative methods to critically reflect on challenging or troubling past events, and found that a cyclic, repeated revisit to experience appeared to facilitate both a deep connection with the emotional elements of experience and a more distanced analysis. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 14, 2022

2021 article

Increasing Team Effectiveness through Experiential Team Training: An Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study of First-Year Veterinary Students’ Team Experiences

Hammond, S., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2021, November 15). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 11.

By: S. Hammond* & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: teamwork; team training; team effectiveness; communication
MeSH headings : Anatomy, Veterinary; Education, Veterinary / methods; Humans; Students; Problem Solving; Communication; Cooperative Behavior
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Problem and Project Based Learning; Innovations in Medical Education
TL;DR: Although students experienced challenges with respect to staying on task and distributing roles and responsibilities, team coordination and communication improved over time, due in part to the team activities associated with the team training intervention. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 16, 2021

2020 article

A Comparison of Public Perceptions of Physicians and Veterinarians in the United States

Kedrowicz, A. A., & Royal, K. D. (2020, April 22). Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7.

By: A. Kedrowicz n & K. Royal n

author keywords: veterinarians; physicians; public perceptions; veterinary profession
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Animal and Plant Science Education
TL;DR: The results of this research show that the public tends to perceive veterinarians more favorably than physicians, while physicians were viewed as more proud, arrogant and overconfident. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 23, 2020

2020 article

Evaluation of Veterinary Students’ Communication Skills with a Service Dog Handler in a Simulated Client Scenario

McCool, K. E., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2020, August 6). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

By: K. McCool & A. Kedrowicz*

MeSH headings : Animals; Communication; Dogs; Education, Veterinary; Empathy; Humans; Service Animals; Students
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Empathy and Medical Education
TL;DR: It is suggested that veterinary students may benefit from targeted instruction on "best practices" in caring for service dogs and their handlers, including greater attention to the psychosocial aspects of a disease, and from additional communication practice using standardized clients with service dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 7, 2020

2019 article

Ideologies of Gender: Culture Clash between the Disciplines

Kedrowicz, A. A., & Taylor, J. L. (2019, March 20). Utah State University Press EBooks, pp. 134–153.

By: A. Kedrowicz* & J. Taylor

topics (OpenAlex): Gender Politics and Representation
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5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 2, 2020

2018 journal article

Analysis of Final Year Veterinary Students’ Telephone Communication Skills at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Veterinary Sciences, 5(4), 99.

By: M. Sheats n, S. Hammond n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: telephone communication; clinical communication; relationship centered care; veterinary education; telephone medicine; relationship-centered care; veterinarian-client-patient communication; communication research methods
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Empathy and Medical Education; Innovations in Medical Education
TL;DR: It is concluded that additional training is required to familiarize students with expectations regarding telephone communication, including reviewing the case thoroughly, preparing to answer questions and provide explanations, following organizational protocol, and incorporating open ended questions, reflective listening, and empathy. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 11, 2019

2018 article

Impact of Team Communication Training on Performance and Self-Assessment of Team Functioning during Sophomore Surgery

Hanley, A., Kedrowicz, A. A., Hammond, S., & Hardie, E. M. (2018, November 12). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 46, pp. 45–55.

By: A. Hanley n, A. Kedrowicz n, S. Hammond n & E. Hardie n

author keywords: teamwork; communication; team training; surgery
MeSH headings : Animals; Clinical Competence; Communication; Education, Veterinary; Humans; Perception; Self-Assessment; Students; Surgery, Veterinary / education
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Innovations in Medical Education; Human-Animal Interaction Studies
TL;DR: It is suggested that team training does, in fact, make a difference in students' abilities to navigate a team task productively. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 2, 2019

2018 article

Readability Evaluations of Veterinary Client Handouts and Implications for Patient Care

Royal, K. D., Sheats, M. K., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2018, April 6). Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, Vol. 33, pp. 58–61.

By: K. Royal n, M. Sheats n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: assessment; clinical science; communications; diversity; practice/business management; public health
MeSH headings : Animals; Health Literacy / standards; Humans; Patient Care / methods; Patient Care / veterinary; Patient Education as Topic / methods; Patient Education as Topic / standards; Reading; Veterinary Medicine / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Health Literacy and Information Accessibility; Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Social Media in Health Education
TL;DR: Evaluating the readability levels of a sample of popular client handout materials prepared expressly for veterinarians to download and distribute to their pet-owning clients indicates that 9 of 10 client brochures were written above the recommended sixth grade reading level. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 16, 2018

2018 journal article

Student Engagement with Rubrics to Promote Enhanced Written Communication of Health Information

Medical Science Educator, 28(4), 591–596.

By: A. Kedrowicz n, S. Hammond n & D. Dorman n

topics (OpenAlex): Student Assessment and Feedback; Reflective Practices in Education; Higher Education Learning Practices
TL;DR: This project explored the impact of rubric design on veterinary student performance on a written assignment in a required toxicology class by randomly assigned students into two groups, each of whom received either a short- or long-form rubric. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 21, 2019

2018 journal article

Using readability software to enhance the health literacy of equine veterinary clients: An analysis of 17 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ newsletter and website articles

Equine Veterinary Journal, 51(4), 552–555.

By: M. Sheats n, K. Royal n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: horse; literacy; horse owner; client education; readability; medical writing
MeSH headings : Animals; Comprehension; Health Literacy; Horses; Humans; Ownership; Publications; Societies, Scientific; Software; Veterinary Medicine
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Athletic Training and Education; Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
TL;DR: awareness of the issue of client literacy and use of tools such as readability analysis software can help veterinarians provide clients with 'easy-to-read' written materials that deliver a message that clients can comprehend, thus improving their health literacy and empowering them as partners in the veterinary-client relationship. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 11, 2019

2017 journal article

Evaluation of Fourth-Year Veterinary Students' Client Communication Skills: Recommendations for Scaffolded Instruction and Practice

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 45(1), 85–90.

By: B. Stevens* & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: communication; listening; empathy; relationship-centered care
MeSH headings : Clinical Competence; Communication; Curriculum; Education, Veterinary; Educational Measurement; Humans; Students, Medical
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies
TL;DR: Results showed that students' communication skills require development, and suggest that more focused instruction and practice is necessary in maintaining an organized structure, reflective listening, and empathy to create a relationship-centered approach to care. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2017 article

Survey of Diplomates of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology Regarding Perceptions of the Value of This Certification

Dorman, D. C., & Kedrowicz, A. A. (2017, August 17). International Journal of Toxicology, Vol. 36, pp. 380–385.

By: D. Dorman n & A. Kedrowicz n

author keywords: toxicology; specialty board; survey
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Certification; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Surveys and Questionnaires; Toxicology
topics (OpenAlex): Animal testing and alternatives; Immunotoxicology and immune responses; Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
TL;DR: There is concern about the number of DABVTs and the adequacy of training programs to meet this perceived need, and these findings improve the understanding of current attitudes of D ABVTs toward their specialty. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Teaching Tip: Improving Students' Email Communication through an Integrated Writing Assignment in a Third-Year Toxicology Course

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 44(2), 280–289.

By: A. Kedrowicz*, S. Hammond & D. Dorman*

author keywords: communication; writing; electronic mail; client education
MeSH headings : Curriculum; Education, Veterinary; Electronic Mail; Female; Humans; Male; Students, Medical; Teaching; Toxicology / education; Writing
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Empathy and Medical Education; Innovations in Medical Education
TL;DR: It is suggested that additional instruction and practice should emphasize the importance of incorporating examples, metaphors, analogies, and pictures to create texts that are comprehensible and memorable to clients. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2017 journal article

Turning a blind eye: How lack of communication with ER nurses nearly cost a patient permanent vision loss

Patient Experience Journal, 4(3), 12–14.

By: K. Royal n & A. Kedrowicz*

topics (OpenAlex): Patient Safety and Medication Errors; Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints; Patient Dignity and Privacy
TL;DR: This narrative presents a case in which a patient was treated for conjunctivitis, but a breakdown in several layers of communication resulted in multiple medical errors that nearly costs the patient permanent vision loss. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2016 article

Do All Dogs Go to Heaven? Investigating the Association between Demographic Characteristics and Beliefs about Animal Afterlife

Royal, K. D., Kedrowicz, A. A., & Snyder, A. M. (2016, August 17). Anthrozoös, Vol. 29, pp. 409–420.

By: K. Royal n, A. Kedrowicz n & A. Snyder n

author keywords: animal afterlife; beliefs; religion; veterinary care
topics (OpenAlex): Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Geographies of human-animal interactions; Animal and Plant Science Education
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Shifting Rhetorical Norms and Electronic Eloquence

Kedrowicz, A. A., & Taylor, J. L. (2016, March 15). Journal of Business and Technical Communication, Vol. 30, pp. 352–377.

By: A. Kedrowicz n & J. Taylor*

author keywords: TED talks; electronic eloquence; social learning; rhetorical situation; oral presentation
topics (OpenAlex): Radio, Podcasts, and Digital Media; Web and Library Services; Discourse Analysis in Language Studies
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Social media and impression management: Veterinary Medicine students’ and faculty members’ attitudes toward the acceptability of social media posts

Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism, 4(4), 155–162.

By: A. Kedrowicz, K. Royal & K. Flammer

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2016 article

The Impact of a Group Communication Course on Veterinary Medical Students' Perceptions of Communication Competence and Communication Apprehension

Kedrowicz, A. A. (2016, January 1). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 43, pp. 135–142.

By: A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: communication competence; communication apprehension; group communication; veterinary students
MeSH headings : Anxiety; Communication; Curriculum; Education, Veterinary / methods; Educational Measurement; Humans; Self Concept; Students / psychology
topics (OpenAlex): Communication in Education and Healthcare; Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Empathy and Medical Education
TL;DR: Results show that first-year veterinary students' self-perceptions of communication competence increased and their self-reported levels of communication apprehension decreased across multiple contexts from Time 1 to Time 2. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Clients and Veterinarians as Partners in Problem Solving during Cancer Management: Implications for Veterinary Education

Kedrowicz, A. A. (2015, November 1). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 42, pp. 373–381.

By: A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: supportive communication; support satisfaction; veterinarian support; emotional support; cancer management
MeSH headings : Animals; Communication; Dog Diseases / therapy; Dogs; Education, Veterinary; Female; Humans; Internet; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasms / therapy; Neoplasms / veterinary; Ownership; Patient Satisfaction; Professional-Patient Relations; Surveys and Questionnaires; Teaching; Veterinarians
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Human-Animal Interaction Studies; Problem and Project Based Learning
TL;DR: It is suggested that clients' overall satisfaction with their veterinarian is related to their satisfaction with information about treatment options and satisfaction with the support the veterinarian provides, thus positively affecting satisfaction and the likelihood of a long-lasting relationship. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Measuring Factors that Influence Decisions to Become a Veterinarian

Research and Development in Medical Education, 4(1), 23–29.

By: K. Royal n, R. Schoenfeld-Tacher n, A. Kedrowicz n, E. Hardie n & K. Flammer n

topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
TL;DR: Results indicate the Career Influence Factors Survey is a psychometrically-sound instrument capable of accurately and reliably measuring veterinary medical students’ motivations for becoming a veterinarian. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 11, 2019

2015 article

Relationship between Anticipatory Socialization Experiences and First-Year Veterinary Students' Career Interests

Kedrowicz, A. A., Fish, R. E., & Hammond, S. (2015, January 9). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.

By: A. Kedrowicz*, R. Fish* & S. Hammond*

author keywords: socialization; veterinary careers; veterinary student career interests; veterinary school careers course; careers; career choice
MeSH headings : Adult; Attitude of Health Personnel; Career Choice; Education, Veterinary; Female; Humans; Male; North Carolina; Socialization; Students, Medical / psychology; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Innovations in Medical Education; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
TL;DR: Results show that students' anticipatory vocational socialization experiences are significantly related to their stated career interests. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Engineering communication and the global workplace: Preparing professionals and global citizens.

Connexions: International Professional Communication Journal, 1(2), 81–105.

By: A. Kedrowicz & J. Taylor

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2012 journal article

Gendered tensions: engineering student's resistance to communication instruction

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 31(7), 596–611.

By: K. Sullivan* & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: United States of America; Universities; Mechanical engineering; Students; Gender; Higher education; Communication skills; Sciences
topics (OpenAlex): Gender Diversity and Inequality; Evaluation of Teaching Practices; Communication in Education and Healthcare
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2012 journal article

Professional identity on the Web: Engineering blogs and public engagement

Engineering Studies, 4(1), 33–53.

By: A. Kedrowicz* & K. Sullivan*

author keywords: engineers; blogs; identity; engineering communication; public engagement; deficit model
topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change Communication and Perception; Discourse Analysis in Language Studies; Rhetoric and Communication Studies
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2011 journal article

(Re)Situating Communication in the Disciplines: Taking Gender into Account

Communication Education, 60(4), 389–405.

By: K. Sullivan & A. Kedrowicz*

author keywords: CID; Gender; Feminist Theory; Genre Research
topics (OpenAlex): Discourse Analysis in Language Studies; Communication in Education and Healthcare; Gender Diversity and Inequality
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

2011 journal article

Attitudes about graduate L2 writing in engineering: possibilities for more integrated instruction

Across the Disciplines, 8(4). https://wac.colostate.edu/atd/ell/jordan-kedrowicz.cfm

By: J. Jordan & A. Kedrowicz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2019

2006 journal article

Infusing technical communication and teamwork within the ECE curriculum.

Elektrik, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering, 13(3), 1–13.

By: A. Kedrowicz, S. Watanabe, D. Hall & C. Furse

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: September 12, 2019

2002 journal article

Self-direction or social support? nonprofit empowerment and the tacit employment contract of organizational communication studies

Communication Monographs, 69(1), 88–110.

By: K. Lee Ashcraft* & A. Kedrowicz*

topics (OpenAlex): Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering; Public Relations and Crisis Communication; Management and Organizational Studies
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2019

Employment

Updated: August 22nd, 2019 09:14

2013 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Associate Professor Clinical Sciences

Education

Updated: August 22nd, 2019 09:15

University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT, US
Communication

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