Lisa M. Pohlman

Lisa M. Pohlman serves as a Professor of Clinical Pathology in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. With over 15 years of experience at KSU, she has held various roles including providing diagnostic clinical pathology services and serving as Director of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory for a decade. Her primary focus now centers on teaching and mentoring veterinary students through didactic lectures, laboratories, small group discussions, and one-on-one mentorship.

Dr. Pohlman's educational background includes:

• BSc (1999) from the University of Guelph
• DVM (2001) from the University of Guelph
• MS (2007) from Auburn University
• Diplomate ACVP (2007)

Her research spans clinical pathology, veterinary diagnostics, and shelter medicine. Dr. Pohlman's work focuses on improving clinical pathology laboratory methods and identifying disease patterns in domestic species, particularly shelter/rescue animals and pets owned by individuals with limited financial resources. She has dedicated significant effort to educational research, completing two teaching certificates through the Online Learning Consortium during a 2017 sabbatical, skills she effectively applied during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her scholarly output demonstrates expertise across multiple clinical pathology domains with emphasis on practical diagnostic interpretation and common errors in veterinary practice.

Her significant contributions to veterinary education have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards:

• ASVCP Educator Award (November 2022)
• Elanco Teaching Excellence Award (November 2021)
• Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award (May 2019)
• Bayer Excellence in Teaching Award (October 2017)
• Phi Zeta Manuscript Award for Basic Science (January 2009)
• (ASVCP) Young Investigator Award (December 2006)

As an educator, Dr. Pohlman has taught thousands of veterinary students and mentored numerous interns, residents, and graduate students. She serves as a permanent resource for former students and practicing veterinarians through her publications and speaking engagements. Beyond her academic role, she serves as President and Medical Director of the Riley County Humane Society and has been instrumental in developing shelter medicine programs at KSU, combining her dual roles to provide valuable animal handling experience for veterinary and pre-veterinary students.