Meghan T. Ramos, VMD
Meghan Ramos, VMD ’18 integrates her clinical expertise with a commitment to advancing veterinary education and research. She possesses a strong academic background, having earned a Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and currently pursuing a Master’s in Translational Medicine from the School of Medicine. Dr. Ramos completed her residency in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and is board eligible for The American Veterinary College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. In her role, Dr. Ramos contributes to the field of canine sports medicine and rehabilitation, striving to enhance the understanding of working dogs’ physical and physiological attributes.
Her position as Medical Director at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center allows her to play a key part in improving clinical practices and pioneering research, particularly in areas like preventative healthcare, physical conditioning, and the overall well-being of working canines. Dr. Ramos is also deeply committed to education, sharing her knowledge and experiences with budding veterinarians and industry peers. Her involvement in various professional communities and her contributions through publications highlight her dedication to the continuous improvement and evolution of veterinary medicine. Dr. Ramos’s approach to her work is characterized by a continuous quest for knowledge and a passion for contributing positively to the field and the lives of the working dogs she loves.
Ramos, M. T., Farr, B. D., Otto, C. M. Rehabilitation to return-to-work for working dogs Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice 53: 869-878, 2023.
Ramos, M. T., Otto, C. M. Canine mobility maintenance and promotion of a healthy lifestyle Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice 52: 907-924, 2022.
Stigall, A. R., Farr, B. D., Ramos, M. T., Otto, C. M. A formalized method to acclimate dogs to voluntary treadmill locomotion at various speeds and inclines Animals (Basel) 12: , 2022.
Ramos, M. T., Farr, B. D., Otto, C. M. Sports medicine and rehabilitation in working dogs Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice 51: 859-876, 2021.
Farr, B. D., Ramos, M. T., Otto, C. M. The Penn Vet Working Dog Center Fit to Work Program: A formalized method for assessing and developing foundational canine physical fitness Front Vet Sci 7: 470, 2020.
Zanghi, B. M., Robbins, P. J., Ramos, M. T., Otto, C. M. Working dogs drinking a nutrient-enriched water maintain cooler body temperature and improved pulse rate recovery after exercise Front Vet Sci 5: 202, 2018.
Robbins, P. J., Ramos, M. T., Zanghi, B. M., Otto, C. M. Environmental and physiological factors associated with stamina in dogs exercising in high ambient temperatures Front Vet Sci 4: 144, 2017.
Specialty Intern, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia Resident in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation- Canine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Clinical Specialties:
Canine Sports Medicine
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Education:
VMD (Veterinary Medicine) University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2018
Contact:
University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104