MLK Day Vaccination and Wellness Clinic
In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, a vaccination and wellness clinic was held at Ryan Hospital. The student-run clinic provided free vaccinations to approximately 275 pets from the local community. See more photos from the clinic here.
White Coat Ceremony
In November, the Class of 2024 received their white coats, marking the end of their lecture years and the beginning of clinical rotations. Below, Class President Kasey Barber welcomes the audience. Far below, Beatrice DeMarco shares her “Classmate’s Reflections.” See more photos from the ceremony here.
Student Research Day
In March at the School’s annual Student Research Day, 35 VMD and VMD-PhD students shared their laboratory, clinical, or field studies research with attendees. Seven students gave oral presentations and 28 students presented posters. A panel of faculty judges selected outstanding abstracts to receive Richard O. Davies Awards for research excellence.
Keynote speaker Elaine A. Ostrander, PhD, from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health, delivered a fascinating address entitled “Genetics of Cancer, Morphology and Aging in Dogs.” See more photos from the event here.
