The Red and Black

Aspiring vets visit campus

Abstract:
Nearly 180 high school students from around the state gathered at the University on Wednesday for the third annual "Vet School for a Day" program.

Compared to the 40 students that attended the inaugural event, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Paige Carmichael said she would like to think the increasing attendance represents a growing interest in the field of veterinary medicine....

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HT

posted 9/20/07 @ 12:07 PM EST

Funny that this article talks about a vet shortage when there were 543 applicants. This is nearly 450 potential vets who were turned away from the UGA vet school. With our vet (clinical) students working 24/7 in the teaching hospital, including weekends, you would think there would be plenty of learning time available. This is not a space issue, there are plenty of classrooms available on campus. This is an administrative issue. Why tease a group of high school students about becoming a vet when there is little chance they will even get into the program.

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TA

posted 9/28/07 @ 10:04 AM EST

Wow! Your ignorance of what is involved in training a veterinarian is astounding. Actually, HT, it IS a space issue and a faculty-to-student ratio issue and a total cost issue. Class sizes are limited by resources. Do you know how much it actually COSTS to train a veterinary student? Do not kid yourself that the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine can accept more students into the program just by adding classrooms. Your "logic" is laughable.

And as an FYI, recently The College expanded its Freshman class size from 82 to 96 students. The impact on all of the resources needed to train just FOURTEEN more students cannot easily be measured.

I'll trust your comments were "off the cuff" without really thinking about the issues involved. How else can one explain your comment about "clinical students working 24/7 in the teaching hospital"? Seriously, HT.

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HT
Funny that this article talks about a vet shortage when there were 543 applicants. This is nearly 450 potential vets who were turned away from the UGA vet school. With our vet (clinical) students working 24/7 in the teaching hospital, including weekends, you would think there would be plenty of learning time available. This is not a space issue, there are plenty of classrooms available on campus. This is an administrative issue. Why tease a group of high school students about becoming a vet when there is little chance they will even get into the program.

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Ellene

posted 9/28/07 @ 2:29 PM EST

This I know is true -- UGA's program regarding veterinarian "training" is exemplary !!! My current vet graduated from the UGA -- he has saved several of my pets from "death's doorsteps !!" He is a very modest person, although quite outspoken !! He displays an amusing, dry sense of humor -- I really enjoy hearing about his days as an UGA athlete!! So, that being said, Dr. M. stand and take a bow !!! You're the best of the best !!

I have also received excellent vet care from other UGA graduates and so have family members/friends !! Indeed, these graduates from UGA veterinary school of medicine are absolutely incredible !! Their love for animals is obvious, and we applaud their skills and expertise !!

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