Lecturer & Clinician - Large Animal Surgery and Medicine

School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, EWMSC Mt. Hope, Trinidad, West Indies

Telephone: (868) 645-3232 Ext 4218

Email: michael.diptee@sta.uwi.edu


Dr. Michael Diptee is Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad and Tobago (2009-2022). Dr. Diptee qualified as an Animal Health Assistant in 1981 from the Regional Health Programme in Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health in Guyana and earned his DVM from the University of Guelph in 1993, MPhil in Veterinary Public Health UWI in 2004 and MSc in Tropical Animal Science and Production UWI in 2007. He completed the UWI Postgraduate Certification in University Teaching and Learning in 2012. He served as a member of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources (MALMR) in Trinidad and Tobago for 25 years. Dr. Diptee is the proud father of three children and three grandkids. He provides consults to many private and state veterinarians in Trinidad and the Caribbean. He also enjoys working alongside his wife and son, who are both veterinarians, when time allows. 

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (CUTL), UWI 2012
  • Master of Science In Tropical Animal Science and Production with Distinction, UWI 2007
  • Master of Philosophy in Veterinary Public Health, UWI 2004
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with Distinction, University of Guelph, Canada 1993
  • Bachelor of Science with Distinction, University of Guelph, Canada 1989
  • Diploma Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health with Distinction, REPAHA, Guyana 1981

Research Interests

  • Brucellosis in water buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis)
  • Optimization of semen collection, extension, preservation and delivery In water buffalo
  • Rumen fistulation and nutrient metabolism
  • Johne’s disease in ruminants
  • Surgical management fractures in dogs and food
  • Clinical neurology in small and large animals
  • Continuous Rate Infusion Anaesthesia in farm animals

Professional Experience

  • Veterinary Officer Ministry of Agriculture Land and Marine Resources. Trinidad 1993 - 2009
  • Animal Health Assistant 1 Ministry of Agriculture Land and Marine Resources. Trinidad 1979 -1981
  • Part –time Lecturer: Food Animal Medicine and Surgery, The University of The West Indies. St. Augustine, Trinidad, 2002-2007
  • Part –time Lecturer: Veterinary Pharmacology, Veterinary Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, The University of The West Indies. St. Augustine, Trinidad, 2004-20097
  • Part –time Lecturer:Microbiology, Veterinary Pharmacology, Animal Diseases, Clinical Procedures , The University of Triniad and Tobago, 2007-2009

Honours and Awards

  • Award for Excellence in Veterinary Service to Country Ministry of Agriculture. Trinidad, W.I. December 12th, 2009
  • Dean’s Award for Postgraduate Research – 2001/2002 The University of the West Indies February 14th , 2002
  • Coopers Agropharm Inc. Prize -Proficiency in Parasitology University of Guelph - Canada June 3rd, 1993
  • Intervet Scholarship in Avian Health Management University of Guelph - Canada October 2nd, 1991
  • Dr. Jean Rumney Memorial Scholarship University of Guelph - Canada October 2nd, 1991
  • Robert Walker Memorial Scholarship University of Guelph - Canada September 27th, 1990
  • Sisters of the Congregation of St. Marta – Prize University of Prince Edward Island October 6th , 1988
  • Lettie M. Passmore Scholarship University of Prince Edward Island July 8th , 1988

Professional Memberships

  • Trinidad and Tobago Veterinary Association – Past President & Member in Good Standing
  • The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association – Member in Good Standing
  • The Point-a-Pierre Wild Foul Trust – Board Member and Veterinary Consultant

Courses Taught

  • VETM 4001 - Large animal Surgery
  • VETM5210 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery and Theriogenology
  • VETM 3012 Principles of Medicine
  • VETM 4211 Large Animal Medicine I
  • VETM 4214 Small Animal Medicine II
  • VETM 4003 Anaesthesiology
  • VETM 5109 – Clinical Conference -

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Michael Diptee's publications.docx


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