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OSU to build 35,000-sf veterinary clinic

OSU to build 35,000-sf veterinary clinic

June 11, 2019

Veterinary students at the Ohio State University (OSU) are set to receive more comprehensive hands-on training, thanks to the introduction of a new 35,000-sf clinic. The Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care (SOC) Clinic will train students to manage patients across the entire range of care, including alternative diagnostic and treatment techniques. Students will also become familiar with various clinical procedures and post-visit care protocols, as well as fine-tune their practice and business management …
Applications now open for the IDEA Competition

Applications now open for the IDEA Competition

May 14, 2019

The IDEA Competition, a yearlong contest for entrepreneurial veterinary students, is now accepting applications. The grand prize winner of the competition will be awarded $10,000, second place will receive $5,000, and third place gets $2,500. “Our mission is to have the largest positive impact on improving the delivery of veterinary health care by building the capacity for entrepreneurship and innovation from within the profession,” says VEA director, Robert Trimble, DVM. “Students are incredibly creative …
AAVMC releases updated cost comparison tool for future veterinary students

AAVMC releases updated cost comparison tool for future veterinary students

May 14, 2019

The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is now making it easier for prospective veterinary students to see how much it really costs to fund a veterinary education. To do that, the association has released an updated version of its Cost Comparison Tool (CCT). The interactive online database offers tuition costs, scholarship resources, and financing options on all 30 accredited U.S. schools, as well as 12 Canadian and international colleges. “Higher education is …
WSU receives accreditation for veterinary simulation program

WSU receives accreditation for veterinary simulation program

May 6, 2019

Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine’s (CVM’s) veterinary-only simulation program is the first to be accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). The simulation-based education program offers hands-on simulated training, from administering anesthesia to performing surgery to client interaction. “We are delighted to see simulation-based education being practiced in veterinary medicine at WSU in an effort to improve the quality of care delivered to the patients we often consider family, our …
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