Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) is a 2008 graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently Director of Veterinary Skills Development and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. As a dual appointment. In her current roles, Dr. Englar develops and oversees both the Clinical and Professional Skills curriculum. She continues to think outside of the box when it comes to the design of standardized client encounters for student training in clinical communication, and her research areas of interest concentrate on how clinical communication drives relationship-centered care. Dr. Englar is passionate about advancing education for generalists by thinking outside of the box to develop new course materials for the hands-on learner. This labor of love has led to the creation of the following texts: • Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017) • Writing Skills for Veterinarians (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2019) • Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019) • A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2020)