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HPAO
Upstairs in the SLC Lauren Rains & Dr.
Baum Listserv ASAP process Contact Lauren
(615) 322-2446 [email protected]
website
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VVMSVanderbilt Pre-Veterinary Medicine Society
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General Prerequisites
Pre-vet students must take the same general prerequisites as pre-med students
Two semesters with lab… General Chemistry(102/104 a and b) Organic Chemistry (220/219 a and b) Introductory Biology (110/111 a and b) Physics (116/118 a and b)
Physics 113
Timeline will go up on our website
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Additional Prerequisites
In addition, many vet schools may require some combination of the following: Genetics (some require lab) Microbiology
Lab* Biochemistry
Lab* Cellular Biology Animal Nutrition* Calculus or statistics Humanities and social sciences English composition Public Speaking*not offered at Vanderbilt
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Tricky Pre-Requisites
Microbiology lab Biochemistry lab Animal nutrition Animal Science
-Research for course credit-Online courses
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Experience Hours
Experience is absolutely necessary for veterinary school applications
400 hours is a good goal Average number for admitted students
>1000 Animal Experience vs. Veterinary
Experience Variety, consistence, developing relationships Opportunities
RIT UVM
Keeping Track Take good notes!! You will thank yourself later!!!
Recommendations sample
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Other Activities
Service Leadership Do what you’re
interested in! Study abroad
Good for science classes: Ireland, London, Australia
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Later….
Standardized Tests Many schools require that they have your
scores by the application deadline (Oct 2 this year)
MCAT is not required, but accepted by most schools
If anyone is interested, we can schedule a presentation from Kaplan about test prep
VMCAS (Veterinary Medicine College Application Service) sample
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How VVMS can help!
Advice from your peers on which classes to take, when, and with which professors
Meetings with admissions officers Volunteering at the humane society Touring the zoo Visit to a dairy farm Mock interview questions
website
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Officers
Presidents: Becca Meltzer & Julia Quinn [email protected] [email protected]
Vice Presidents: Jack Lee and Matt Miller [email protected] [email protected]
Secretary: Tania Dawant [email protected]