Applying for an internship is overwhelming and stressful. There are so many options, so many things that need to be considered, and so many uncertainties and doubts that cloud decision making. You may end up asking your peers, senior clinicians, and mentors their opinions on certain institutions, private practices, and the way to go about […]
Considering an Internship? Well, it’s More Like 1 Year in 12 Hours
Board-certified specialists, general practitioners, and ER veterinarians often will say things like, “an internship is like 5 years in 1 year” or “an internship gives you 5 years of experience in a 1-year timeline.” But after 2 months of internship training, I feel like an internship is more like an entire year’s experience in a […]
2.8 GPA to 100% DVM: The Importance of Enthusiasm and Honesty in Vet Med
Yes, you have to be smart to make it in vet med. A 2.8 GPA may not cut it, although perhaps in some circumstances I am sure it could. A GPA is just a number and, in my opinion, was never an accurate representation of someone’s intelligence and clinical acumen. But, unfortunately, after trudging through […]
