The start of fourth year is starting to become ominously close. As a first-year, it felt like this day would never happen. But now that it gets closer and closer, I feel less ready to step out of the classroom and start acting like a real doctor. At the time of this writing, I have […]
Externships: Who, What, Where, When, and Why
If you tell someone outside of the veterinary (or medical) profession that you are completing an externship, they usually look at you with a look of confusion followed by, “What’s that? Is it like an internship?” What: A short (usually 1-3 weeks, although it can be longer) veterinary experience at a clinic that is not your […]