Say Yes to Symposium

Still trying to decide if you are going to attend SAVMA Symposium 2020 at Cornell? Read up on how much Holly Bates from Ross University enjoyed her experience at UGA last year!

As a Ross University School of Veterinary medicine, attending Symposium each year is something I have looked forward to!  The island life is nice but getting a taste of American food is great every once in a blue moon. Attending the 2019 SAVMA symposium strengthened my understanding of the veterinary profession providing me an opportunity to expand and keep up to date with current knowledge of veterinary medicine.  The topics which interested me the most were the oncology lectures and the lectures focused around public health. One health is so import for the future of veterinary medicine due to the close relationships we have with animals now more than ever! Pets are now considered family members and not only is human health a priority now, individuals are willing to do more advanced diagnostics and preventions to ensure the health and wellness of their pets (babies)! 

“So you are presented a 7 year old, Male, Intact Rottweiler for limping on the right rear limb” so began our oncology review. What a brilliant way to take us through the history, clinical signs and diagnostics to help us all reach the same conclusion.  The lecture was very stimulating and will stick in my mind through the rest of my pre-clinical year and clinics.   

An experience I will never forget is the dental wet lab I was able to attend. We were given our own cadaver head to extract teeth and learn the importance about dental radiographs in veterinary medicine.  Dentistry in small animal medicine is a very important aspect of health for our companion animals to live a happy healthy life. For veterinarians this is many times an area that goes missed in routine care for many of our patients.  Having the extra hands on experience and knowledge I gained from the lab will remain with me when I go onto practice.

The SAVMA Symposium 2019  experience not only allowed me to see the huge network of veterinarians I will soon call my colleagues, but allowed me form life-long friendships with my Ross colleagues outside of our tedious studies here on island! I will not forget my time spent at the 2019 SAVMA symposium and hope if you are reading this you take the time to attend the 2020 SAVMA Symposium!