Tamara Hancock, DVM, MS, PhD

Assistant Teaching Professor

  • D.V.M., Iowa State University
  • M.S., Biomedical Sciences, University of Missouri
  • Ph.D., Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, University of Missouri
  • Diplomate ACVP (Clinical)
Tamara Hancock

Building Address: A346 Clydesdale Hall
Phone Number: 573-882-6705
Email: hancockts@missouri.edu

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr. Hancock’s primary research investigates the learning environment as well as socialization and identity with particular emphasis on mental health and well-being in the veterinary medical profession. She also collaborates with faculty and students on their educational research or scholarship of teaching and learning projects.

TEACHING

Dr. Hancock enjoys multiple teaching roles in the CVM. She coordinates clinical pathology in the didactic and clinical DVM Curriculum (VPBIO 5578 and VPBIO 6647) and teaches professional skills within the CVM (e.g., VET, Professional Skills I) and has provided guest lectures across Mizzou’s campus (e.g., GRAD 9001). Dr. Hancock is also the course coordinator for the online Veterinary Cytology course (BIOMED/V_TCH 4110 & VPBIO 7110) that is cross-listed for several programs. Her work is learner-focused and has been commended with several awards. She is a 2025 Kemper Fellow, Mizzou’s highest teaching recognition. Other recognitions of her teaching excellence include the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the Alumnae Anniversary Award from the Department of Women and Gender Studies at Mizzou, and the Dadd Award from Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

For her most up to date list of publications, check her Google Scholar.

  • Karaffa, K. M., Hancock, T. S., & Sanford-Martens, T. C. (2024). Perfectionistic cognitions, self-compassion, and psychological distress among veterinary students. Journal of College Student Mental Health, 1-24. DOI: 10.1080/28367138.2024.2372721
  • Danielson, J. A., Burzette, R. G., Bailey, M. R., Berent, L. M., Case, H., Casey-Reed, A., Dascanio, J., Feinberg, R. A., Hancock, T. S., Kirk, C. A. (2024). Basic science knowledge underlies clinical science knowledge and clinical problem solving: evidence from veterinary medicine. Advances in Health Sciences Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10459-024-10334-2
  • Flatland, B., Dehghanpir, S. D., Evans, S., Freeman, K. P., Grimes, C., Hancock, T., Hollinger, C., Hooijberg, E., Korchia, J., Lawson, C., Matlow, J. R., Sample, S., & Viall, A. (2024). Guidelines for resident training in veterinary clinical pathology. IV: Laboratory quality management—Teaching domains, competencies, and suggested learning outcomes. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 53, 7-23. DOI: 10.1111/vcp.13208
  • Kovarik, M. C. & Hancock, T. S. (2022). Effectiveness of a student-developed instructional video in learning the anatomy of the equine distal limb. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 50(4), 457-462. DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2021-0167
  • Hancock, T. S., & Karaffa, K. M. (2022). “Obligated to Keep Things Under Control”: Sociocultural Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Services Among Veterinary Medical Students. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 49(5), 662-677.
  • Karaffa, K. M., Bradtke, J. A., & Hancock, T. S. (2020). Embedded student counseling services: Insights from veterinary mental health practitioners. Journal of College Counseling, 23(3), 276-288.
  • Hancock, T. S.  (2020). Embroidery as method: Stitching together narrative becomings and data. Journal of Education, 78, 97–115. DOI: 10.17159/2520-9868/i78a06
  • Karaffa, K., Bradtke, J., & Hancock, T.S. (2020). Embedded student counseling services: Insights from veterinary mental health practitioners. Journal of College Counseling, 23(3), 276-288. DOI: 10.1002/jocc.12171
  • Hancock, T. S.  & Fontanella-Nothom, O. (2020). Becoming with/in flux: Pedagogies of sustainment (POSt). Qualitative Inquiry, 26(1), 81–88. DOI: 10.1177/1077800419874827
  • Birt, J. A., Khajeloo, M., Rega-Brodsky, C. C., Siegel, M.A., Hancock, T. S., Cummings, K., Nguyen, P. G. (2019). Fostering agency to overcome barriers in college science teaching: Going against the grain to enact reform-based ideas. Science Education, 103(4), 770-798. DOI: 10.1002/sce.21519
  • Hancock, T. S.,  Friedrichsen, P., Kinslow, A. K., & Sadler, T. D. (2019). Selecting socio-scientific issues (SSI): A grounded theory study of how science teachers collaboratively design SSI-based curricula. Science and Education, 28(6-7), 639-667. DOI: 10.1007/s11191-019-00065-x
  • Karaffa, K. & Hancock, T. S. (2019). Mental health experiences and service use among veterinary medical students. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 46(4), 449-458. DOI: 10.3138/jvme.1017-145r1
  • Karaffa, K. & Hancock, T. S. (2019). Mental health stigma and veterinary medical students’ attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 46(4), 459-469. DOI: 10.3138/jvme.1217-185r