Education
AAVMP president sheds light on recent hate crimes against the Asian American Community
May 25th 2021The AAVMC recently hosted a podcast to raise awareness about the spike in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander population and to discuss strides the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals is taking to improve diversity and inclusion within veterinary medicine.
Episode 48: A magical journey to zoological medicine
April 15th 2021On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by second-year veterinary student Christian Capobianco who reflects on the life-changing experience that inspired him to become a wildlife veterinarian and offers useful advice to pre-veterinary students.
Episode 44: Veterinary storytelling and education—A labor of love
March 11th 2021On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Adam Christman is joined by KinderVet cofounder, veterinarian, and author Dr Jacqueline Johnson, who talks about her newfound love for storytelling and the recent release of her veterinary children’s book series.
New scholarship to promote DEI efforts in veterinary medicine
March 3rd 2021Pathway Vet Alliance CEO and his family create a new scholarship to help increase representation of underrepresented populations in the profession and support students committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Episode 42: A closer look at student leadership in veterinary medicine
February 19th 2021On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Christman is joined by third-year international veterinary student Legend Thurman, who discusses her evolving leadership role and the ins and outs of veterinary student government.
Episode 38: From human to animal medicine: One vet student’s unique journey
January 22nd 2021In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Adam Christman is joined by first-year veterinary student Stacey Thomas, who shares how and when she discovered her calling in veterinary medicine, and what it’s been like starting school during the pandemic.
ASPCA launches Shelter Medicine residency program
November 13th 2020Officials with the ASPCA have announced they are launching the Julie Morris Shelter Medicine Residency to provide a 3-year training program for licensed veterinarians interested in developing expertise in Shelter Medicine Practice to meet the unique health and behavior needs of homeless animals.