Dr. Ryane Englar is joining me on the podcast today to tell her unique story: What happens when you go blind as a veterinarian? Dr. Englar takes us through the journey, from her first symptoms, to diagnosis, to treatment and transplant, to learning to move through the world differently with a disability. Dr. Englar is extremely open, honest, and insightful in this episode, and she shares some really powerful messages that apply to us all. Definitely do not miss this one!
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LINKS
Dr. Ryane Englar’s new book, “ Postcards from Life’s Passenger Seat: Reflections on Sight, Identity, and Belonging”
All books by Dr. Englar
Email Dr. Englar: renglar@arizona.edu
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into the educational circuit as an advocate for pre-clinical training in primary care. She debuted in academia as a Clinical Instructor of the Community Practice Service at Cornell University’s Hospital for Animals. She then transitioned into the role of Assistant Professor as founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine. While at Midwestern University, she had the opportunity to teach the inaugural Class of 2018, the Class of 2019, and the Class of 2020. While training these remarkable young professionals, Dr. Englar became a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). She then joined the faculty at Kansas State University between May 2017 and January 2020 to launch the Clinical Skills curriculum.
In February 2020, Dr. Englar reprised her role of founding faculty when she returned “home” to Tucson to join the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as a dual appointment Associate Professor of Practice and the Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills.
Dr. Englar is passionate about advancing education for generalists by thinking outside of the box to develop new course materials for the hands-on learner. This labor of love is preceded by six texts that collectively provide students, clinicians, and educators alike with functional, relatable, and practice-friendly tools for success:
• Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017)
• Writing Skills for Veterinarians (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2019)
• Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019)
• A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2020)
• The Veterinary Workbook of Small Animal Clinical Cases (5M Books. Ltd, 2021)
• Low Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023)
Dr. Englar’s students inspire her to write so that they have the resources that they need to not just survive but thrive in clinical practice.
