The College of Veterinary Medicine
at Cornell implemented its newly revised combined DVM/PhD program
during the past year. Three fellowships were awarded to two incoming
students and one student currently enrolled in veterinary school.
The 2003 Veterinary Scientist Training Program will also award
up to three fellowships for highly motivated and academically
exceptional students to pursue training designed to prepare them
for careers in biomedical research. Broadly stated, the academic
objective is to integrate the veterinary and graduate school curricula,
leveraging a broad comparative biomedical education in animal
biology with rigorous training in basic experimental biology.
The program's most important attribute is the strength
and scope of the educational opportunity. A major feature is
an initial one- or two-year period for laboratory rotations, graduate
coursework, and PhD thesis lab identification. This allows students
the opportunity to establish a foundation for their research training
prior to starting the veterinary curriculum. Additionally, students
must pass their PhD qualifying examination prior to beginning
clinical rotations. Full tuition and fees ($15,600 to $24,500
depending on the student's state residency), an annual living
allowance ($18,000 as of 2002), health insurance ($1,041 as of
2002), and an annual academic stipend ($2,500 per year) are paid
during the entire seven-year program for students that maintain
performance expectations.
Coursework and research integration enables students to
complete DVM and PhD degree requirements in approximately 1.5
years less time than would be required if they enrolled in veterinary
and graduate studies sequentially. It is anticipated that graduates
of the program will develop into future leaders in biomedical
research and the veterinary profession.
To learn more about this program, please click on: http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/Research/GradEd/dvm.html
Cornell May Soon Visit a City Near You
Please come listen to a presentation by Cornell's Director of DVM
Admissions, who will be presenting in these cities -- or at the
Cornell
campus in Ithaca, NY -- on or near these dates:
June 7 1:30 Ithaca, NY Cornell Veterinary Campus, send email*
June 26 TBA Las Vegas, NV, send email*
July 19 1pm Ithaca, NY Cornell Veterinary Campus, send email*
July 14 TBA Nashville, TN, send email*
Aug. 16 1pm Ithaca, NY Cornell Veterinary Campus, send email*
Topics to be discussed during these free one-hour slide presentations:
-DVM degree general program requirements in the U.S.
-DVM specialties, residencies, internships, and licensure
-Is Cornell's case-based curriculum right for you?
-DVM admissions requirements at Cornell and nationwide
-DVM national admissions statistics and Cornell statistics
-DVM financial aid and national salary statistics
-Questions and answers on Cornell and non-Cornell veterinary issues
*Send Email mailto:vet_admissions@cornell.edu with subject line
to read: "Interested in event on (date) in (city)."
Some events are held only if enough interest is expressed. If
you do not express interest soon, we may cancel the event before
we hear from you. You must register via email for Ithaca, NY presentation
and tours (or you may/may not be accommodated).
Cornell's DVM Admissions Web Site
Home Page http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/
Procedures http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/approceed.htm
Preparation http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/prep.htm
Deadlines http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/approceed.htm#timetable
Who Gets In http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/prep.htm
Pre-Reqs. http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/despreq.htm
Case-Based Learning http://www.vet.cornell.edu/about/edu.htm
Financial Aid http://www.vet.cornell.edu/public/financialaid/
High Schoolers http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/hsbrochure.html
Request Info. http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/application/inquiry.htm
Pre-Vet Tours http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/regform.htm
Past Newsletters & Selected Articles
All Newsletters http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters.htm
August 2001 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/Aug01news.htm
Comparative DVM Salary Information
Financial Aid at Cornell's Veterinary College
A 7-year Stipend and Free Tuition in Our DVM/PhD Program
May 2001 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/May01news.htm
Am I Considered a NY Resident? Or NJ or NH Resident?
May I Substitute Courses for Cornell's Pre-Requisites?
March 2001 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/March01news.htm
Animal and Veterinary Experience: Breadth or Depth?
Should I Go to Graduate School Before Applying to Vet School?
October 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/Oct00news.htm
14 Tips on Letters of Evaluation for VMCAS/Cornell Applicants
June 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/June00news.htm
Advice for Returning Students Contemplating Veterinary Medicine
Courses You Might Find Helpful
May 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/May00news.htm
Your State Residency Affects Our Decision
April 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/April00news.htm
Do Veterinarians Need to Specialize?
Resource List for Specialties in Veterinary Medicine
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