VIN Foundation enhances veterinary Cost of Education MapAugust 17, 2018The VIN Foundation, a nonprofit that provides tools and resources to support veterinary students and veterinarians throughout their careers, has updated its Cost of Education Map, which was developed to help preveterinary students make better informed decisions when applying to veterinary school. Veterinary school costs vary widely among schools and within schools depending on whether the applicant qualifies for a discounted seat based on residency. The foundation said its goal in generating this tool is to enable students to apply smarter, seeking the high-quality education they desire at the most reasonable cost. New to this latest version of the Cost of Education Map: Information for United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand veterinary schools International residency options The ability to compare costs from any number of schools side by side Clear labeling of AVMA-accredited schools Improved layout with veterinary school costs summaries Updates to all school data "It is our job to provide preveterinary students with the most reliable information available so they are able to make the most informed decision when choosing a veterinary school," said Richard Headley, VIN Foundation board president. "The Cost of Education Map provides vital information critical in helping prevets determine …
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VIN Foundation announces Solutions for the Profession Competition winnersJune 28, 2018The VIN Foundation, a nonprofit that provides tools and resources to support veterinary students and veterinarians throughout their careers, has announced the results of its second annual Solutions for the Profession Competition. This year's competition asked veterinary students to share in essay form what information would have been helpful to know before applying to veterinary school. It also asked applicants to suggest ways veterinary schools could better communicate the realities and challenges veterinary students face. Veterinary student debt and mental health were among the most common problems addressed. "This essay competition provided an opportunity for veterinary students to suggest ways pre-veterinary and veterinary students can be better prepared, which will help future colleagues, and therefore the veterinary profession as a whole," said Richard Headly, DVM, VIN Foundation board chairman. More than 100 entries were submitted from around the world. Three winners were awarded cash prizes to help with educational expenses. The winners of this year's essay competition are: Paige Livingston won first place for her essay on ways to improve student debt education. Livingston is entering her fourth year as a student at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Cheyenne Cannarozzo …
VIN Foundation announces winners of essay competitionJune 6, 2017The VIN Foundation, part of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), has announced the winners of its first annual Solutions for the Profession Competition.
VIN Foundation launches student debt centerFebruary 16, 2017The VIN Foundation, part of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), has announced a new tool for vet students: The Student Debt Center. The center is a resource for all things related to high costs of veterinary school, according to VIN Foundation.
