Students
Episode 48: A magical journey to zoological medicine
April 15th 2021On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by second-year veterinary student Christian Capobianco who reflects on the life-changing experience that inspired him to become a wildlife veterinarian and offers useful advice to pre-veterinary students.
AAVMC study reveals direct and indirect bias in admissions processes
April 6th 2021Results from a recent study found that veterinary school applicants who identified as White or Asian were more likely to receive 1 offer of admission to veterinary school. Those who identified as Hispanic had a significantly lower chance of receiving an admission offer.
New scholarship to promote DEI efforts in veterinary medicine
March 3rd 2021Pathway Vet Alliance CEO and his family create a new scholarship to help increase representation of underrepresented populations in the profession and support students committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Episode 42: A closer look at student leadership in veterinary medicine
February 19th 2021On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by third-year international veterinary student Legend Thurman, who discusses her evolving leadership role and the ins and outs of veterinary student government.
Episode 38: From human to animal medicine: One vet student’s unique journey
January 22nd 2021In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Adam Christman is joined by first-year veterinary student Stacey Thomas, who shares how and when she discovered her calling in veterinary medicine, and what it’s been like starting school during the pandemic.
ASPCA launches Shelter Medicine residency program
November 13th 2020Officials with the ASPCA have announced they are launching the Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency to provide a 3-year training program for licensed veterinarians interested in developing expertise in Shelter Medicine Practice to meet the unique health and behavior needs of homeless animals.