Dr. Kent Refsal

Professor

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Biography

Kent Refsal is a Professor Emeritus in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in 1973, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1975, Master's degree in 1979 from the University of Minnesota, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1986. His professional journey began with an internship in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Studies at the University of Saskatchewan and later included a residency and various academic positions at the University of Minnesota and Michigan State University. Over his career, he has specialized in veterinary endocrinology, focusing on hormone assays, thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid functions, and reproductive endocrinology in multiple animal species. Dr. Refsal has authored numerous refereed publications, book chapters, and conference proceedings, contributing significantly to veterinary medicine, particularly in the areas of hormone replacement therapy and diagnosis of endocrine disorders in companion animals. His teaching interests extend to the application of hormone assays for diagnosing endocrine disorders, emphasizing thyroid and adrenocortical functions. His extensive research and clinical work have established him as a leader in veterinary endocrinology education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1985-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Michigan State University • Lansing, MI

Served as a professor in multiple capacities in the realm of veterinary medicine, focusing on endocrine diagnostics and research.

Instructor

1978-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Michigan State University • Lansing, MI

Taught courses relating to large animal clinical sciences and animal health diagnostic laboratory.

Theriogenology Resident

1976-01-01 — 1978-01-01

University of Minnesota • St. Paul, MN

Completed residency specializing in Theriogenology.

Intern

1975-01-01 — 1976-01-01

Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Completed internship in large animal clinical studies.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology