VIN Rounds

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of March, join the VIN Student Team for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12pm ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Antimicrobial Cases on March 29, 2022 at 12 ET.

In this rounds learn to: 

• Identify and assess antimicrobial approaches for selected clinical cases.
• Consider clinical and antimicrobial stewardship components of antimicrobial drug and regimen selection.

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Wellbeing Support Fund

The SAVMA Wellbeing Committee is committed to offering vet students every opportunity to improve their wellbeing, as well as function as an advocate for student wellbeing on a national level. The Wellbeing Support Fund is aimed at providing students the opportunity to fund wellbeing projects at their respective schools! In the past, some schools have hosted wellbeing weeks, or started health and wellness clubs! There is a cumulative sum of $2,000 to be dispensed! The application period will end on June 21st. The application link can be found here.

"A Day in the Life" Video Series

ICDC is collaborating with the BlackDVM Network to create "A Day in the Life" video series highlighting Black veterinary students across multiple institutions. The time commitment is not very long and we welcome different experiences, including a typical school day, internships, and externships. Recipients who are selected will be featured on both SAVMA and BlackDVM Network social media sites.

Here's the link to the interest form: "A Day in the Life" Project Interest Form

The deadline has been EXTENDED to Tuesday 3/29

Study Participation Opportunity for 3rd and 4th Years

Calling all 3^rd and 4^th Year Vet Grad Students!  You’re invited to attend a 90-120 minute online discussion group and receive $250 for your time.  Read below or click here to learn more.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZJNBZZ

 

Atkins Research Global, a focus group recruiting company based in Los Angeles, is conducting a market research discussion among students who are currently in their 3^rd or 4^th year of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and would love to include your opinions.  As a participant, you would be part of a 90-120 minute online discussion group on Thursday, April 7 at 4pm PST | 7pm EST.  All responses would be completely confidential and you would receive $250 for your time.  To ensure we have the right mix of participants, we would ask you to answer a few questions online.  If your answers qualify you for this study, you would be contacted to verify your participation.  If you are interested in participating, please click the link below, or copy and paste the following address into your browser to get started.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZJNBZZ

Externship Travel Award Application

The Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine with the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to announce the availability of funding to support the Veterinary Public Practice Externship Travel Award. The purpose of this competitive travel award is to support the education and training of veterinary students interested in pursuing a career in public health, food safety, epidemiology, or other related fields. Students selected to receive this award will be reimbursed for travel expenses up to $1000 for an applicable externship. Applications will be reviewed monthly through May 31^st, 2022 and travel awards will be provided until funds are expended, with generous support from USDA NIFA. NOTE: Travel must be completed by August 7^th, 2022. 

See HERE for details on selection criteria and eligibility.