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Article ItemGolden retriever’s cancer treatment gives veterinary student perspective as pet owner , article
A dog owner, a veterinary clinic assistant and a veterinary college student might see advanced radiation treatment of a pet from somewhat different perspectives. But Taylor Layton sees it from all three at once.
Date: Mar 28, 2023 -
Article ItemSomething to be grateful for , article
On March 4, the veterinary college hosted the Evening of Gratitude, an annual event that celebrates and shows gratitude for the donors who have so generously supported the college.
Date: Mar 27, 2023 -
Article ItemVeterinary student Karen Morris competes on “Jeopardy!” Wednesday night , article
This Virginia Tech student, pursuing both Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees, will appear on “Jeopardy!” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night on WDBJ (Channel 7).
Date: Mar 21, 2023 -
Article ItemLatinx Veterinary Medical Association Chapter creates a home away from home , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) chapter brings together people from across the college.
Date: Mar 08, 2023 -
Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Sam Johnson , article
Continuing our monthly student spotlight series, this month, we feature third-year DVM student ambassador Sam Johnson. Find out when Sam knew he wanted to be a veterinarian, his superpower, and the best part of being a VMCVM student.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
Article ItemPublic health students go to Malawi, assess problems in care for cervical cancer , article
Rodgers and Stephanie Hernandez, both Master of Public Health students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, went to the African nation of Malawi over the holiday break to help assess the nation’s continuum of health care from home to hospital.
Date: Feb 23, 2023 -
Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Meghan Albritton , article
Second-year Master of Public Health, infectious disease concentration and second-year geography M.S. student Home Town/State: Rockmart, Georgia
Date: Feb 06, 2023 -
Article ItemPre-veterinary fellowship gives an Italian perspective on animal sanctuaries for student Anika Rao , article
The decision to apply for the Doctors in Italy Pre-Vet Fellowship Program last summer was not a hard sell for Virginia Tech student Anika Rao. Rao, a sophomore in the School of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a student worker on the Animal Care for Education team at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, spent two weeks in Italy last summer helping care for animals at sanctuaries while also getting to visit many cultural attractions in and around Rome.
Date: Feb 01, 2023 -
Article ItemA night of glamor and giving back , article
Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary have revived a beloved fundraising tradition: Casino Night. The event, which took place on Jan. 21, offered food, drinks, and fun, with 20 tables of games like blackjack, roulette, and even horse racing. At the end of the night, participants traded in their poker chips for raffle tickets and vied for their chance to win a variety of gift baskets donated by corporate sponsors, local businesses, and private donors.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
Article ItemStudent Spotlight: Chris Hollingsworth , article
Class of 2023, Public/Corporate Track Hometown/State: Silver Spring, Maryland
Date: Jan 24, 2023 -
Article ItemVeterinary student Alex Marsh arrives on campus deeply immersed in tropical rainforest research , article
Handling scores of tropical snakes isn’t a prerequisite for entry into the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. But Alex Marsh checks that box, easily. Marsh is a first-year veterinary student, but already has impressive credentials and experience researching wildlife in the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
Date: Jan 23, 2023 -
Article ItemOnly 1.2 percent of veterinarians are Black — this club chapter wants to change that , article
Students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have established the newest chapter of the National Association of Black Veterinarians (NABV), working to provide education and promote inclusion within an overwhelmingly white field.
Date: Jan 13, 2023 -
Article Item“This is your space”: LGBTQ+ students forge community at veterinary college , article
LGBTQ+ students at the veterinary college have created a place for community and camaraderie — the college is now home to an official chapter of PrideSVMC. PrideSVMC is the student arm of PrideVMC, a national organization of LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals.
Date: Jan 04, 2023 -
Article ItemThird-year DVM student from Mississippi named Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Chili Cook-Off Champion , article
In a Virginia-Maryland chili battle, Mississippi took home the gold. Mercedes Smith, DVM Class of 2024, earned the esteemed chili champion title at this year’s College of Veterinary Medicine CVC (Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign) Chili Cook-Off. Her “Mississippi Hillbilly Chili” is the result of multiple different recipes (with lots of taste-testing) she picked up from back home in Madison, Mississippi, coming together in one delightful dish.
Date: Dec 09, 2022 -
Article ItemThe “Canine Instructors” Class of ‘22 , article
Just as the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) class of 2026 this Fall, it also welcomed its new participants in the Animal Care for Education (ACE) program. From August to mid-October, the veterinary college fosters dogs that come from local shelters.
Date: Oct 06, 2022 -
Article ItemClass of 2026 receives support—and a surprise—during White Coat Ceremony , article
Last Friday, 127 aspiring veterinarians, wearing their newly bestowed white coats, rose from their seats at the Moss Arts Center and took the veterinary student's oath. With that, the students were officially welcomed into the profession as the Class of 2026, the 43rd class of veterinarians to be educated at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Aug 26, 2022 -
Article ItemClass of 2022: Celebrating the first students to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health , article
On May 11, the first cohort of undergraduates crossed the stage at Lane Stadium to receive their Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH). This brand-new undergraduate program graduated nearly 70 students last week.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
Article ItemClass of 2022: Kaitlin Phelon receives the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion , article
Kaitlin Phelon is the Phi Kappa Phi Medallion undergraduate recipient for the inaugural Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) class.
Date: May 11, 2022 -
Article ItemVA-MD Vet Med veterinary students selected for highly competitive Veterinary Corps scholarship program , article
On April 21, 2022, Col. Gary Cooper, commander, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, traveled with his command team to Blacksburg to induct three first-year veterinary students into the Army. Graci Bettendorf, Victoria Ice-Gipson, and Andrew Ramirez are among 33 veterinary students across the country selected for the Veterinary Corps' scholarship program.
Date: Apr 21, 2022 -
Article ItemGratitude abounds , article
An Evening of Gratitude celebrates VA-MD Vet Med's scholarship donors and recipients.
Date: Mar 19, 2022 -
Article ItemFostering love and learning , article
VA-MD Vet Med's new Canine Awareness and Responsibility Experience for Students program — known as CARES — fosters carefully selected dogs from local shelters to teach students about routine care and socialization.
Date: Dec 01, 2021 -
Article ItemDynamic new graduate course examines pandemic , article
Led by Kylene Kehn-Hall, professor of virology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, a new special-studies course, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), will use a multidisciplinary approach to educate graduate students about the novel coronavirus and the pandemic.
Date: Aug 26, 2021 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Graduate School honors outstanding students and faculty , article
Two VA-MD Vet Med graduate students and a faculty member were among those receiving recognition from the Graduate School for outstanding service, teaching, research, academic performance, and mentoring. In addition, several veterinary students earned awards for their research presentations at the Graduate Student Assembly Research Symposium.
Date: May 07, 2020 -
Article ItemPublic health students, faculty, and staff volunteer for local COVID-19 response efforts , article
Medical Reserve Corps-trained public health students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program in the Department of Population Health Sciences and in the dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/MPH program have volunteered, along with additional faculty and staff, at a New River Valley COVID-19 call center and at drive-thru testing sites.
Date: Apr 15, 2020 -
Article ItemWellness initiatives at VA-MD Vet Med care for students, clients, and practitioners , article
Work is ongoing at the veterinary college and across Virginia Tech to create a supportive culture that reduces stigma and encourages people to access the resources they need.
Date: Feb 15, 2020 -
Article ItemCollege welcomes new students in veterinary, graduate programs , article
VA-MD Vet Med proudly welcomed its newest students in its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Public Health, and Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences programs.
Date: Aug 23, 2019