Ana Costa

Clinical Associate Professor

Veterinary Clinical Sciences

TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Costa is a board‑certified small animal internist and clinical track faculty member with a strong commitment to veterinary education, mentorship, and evidence‑based clinical practice. Her teaching spans pre‑clinical coursework, clinical rotations, and house officer training, with an emphasis on diagnostic reasoning, hands‑on learning, and compassionate patient care. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that helps students and trainees develop confidence, clinical judgment, and professional communication skills while preparing them for successful careers in veterinary medicine.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Small Animal Internal Medicine Elective
    29 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
    Expansion of clinical experiences in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of small animal internal medicine cases. Previously offered as VCS 7512. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Small Animal Internal Medicine Elective
    18 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
    Expansion of clinical experiences in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of small animal internal medicine cases. Previously offered as VCS 7512. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
  • DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAM
    Small Animal Internal Medicine service
    26 Aug 2024
    Restarted the small animal internal medicine service at the veterinary teaching hospital to allow OSU veterinary students to experience working alongside an internist on more complex cases in cats and dogs.