This scholarship provides money for both U.S. and international students to spend 12 weeks working on some exciting infectious disease research projects.
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UVP 006: One Health & Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Cheryl Scott
Categories: Mentors, Uncommon Veterinarian Podcast, Wildlife, Wildlife
I interview wildlife veterinarian Dr. Cheryl Scott in this episode. Dr. Scott practiced as a nurse for 10 years before becoming a veterinarian and has continued to pursue her “one health” goals ever since!
Marine Animal Veterinarian: Student Internship at Gulf World Marine Park
Categories: Externships, Wildlife, Zoo
Learn about veterinary student Austin Leedy’s summer internship working with the veterinary staff at this large marine park in Florida.
A Wedding + Networking 101 = Good Trip Home
Categories: Externships, Mentors, Networking, Wildlife, Wildlife
I’m doing a lot of thinking these days about what my own next step will be professionally. A recent trip back to the States gave me the opportunity to meet with several mentors and explore my options!
Hands-On Global Health: Rabies Control in the Philippines
Categories: Externships, Opportunities, Public Health
Learn about one veterinary student’s experience volunteering with the Global Alliance for Rabies Control in the Philippines.
A Taste of South Africa with EcoLife Expeditions and Vets-in-the-Wild
Categories: Externships, Opportunities, Paid Training Courses, Wildlife
Veterinary student Alison Palmer shares about her experience in South Africa with the Vets-in-the-Wild program.
UVP 005: Zoo & Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Carlos Sanchez
Categories: Mentors, Uncommon Veterinarian Podcast, Wildlife, Wildlife, Zoo, Zoo
I interview Dr. Carlos Sanchez, a senior associate veterinarian at the Fort Worth Zoo. We discuss career paths for zoo & wildlife veterinarians and also explore zoological training programs for foreign veterinary graduates.
Army Veterinarian: Do You Have What it Takes?
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Federal Jobs
I recently wrote an article for About.com that provides a good summary of my work as a veterinarian and active duty officer in the U.S. Army.
UVP 004: Food Safety and Army Reserves Veterinarian Dr. Romina Hennig
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Federal Jobs, Food Safety, Public Health, Public Health, Uncommon Veterinarian Podcast
I interview Dr. Romina Hennig, a recent veterinary graduate who is working full-time with the federal government’s Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) while also serving in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Broadening Our Veterinary Vision: An Essay to Inspire
Categories: Army Veterinarian, Inspiration, Research Experiences
Veterinarians with open eyes and ready hands are needed to help address some of the biggest questions facing our planet today. Read this article I wrote for Veterinary Compendium.