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Issue date: 9/20/07 Section: News
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"We want them to experience everything," she said. "We wouldn't want to narrow anyone's focus in veterinary medicine. Instead, we want to show them everything we have to offer."
Carmichael added she would like to bring high school students to the vet school during the summer for a longer and more in-depth program. By doing so, she said the college can take people with an interest in veterinary medicine and help develop that interest.
"I wish I had experienced something like this when I was in school," Carmichael said.
Regarding the current level of interest in veterinary medicine, Carmichael said she has seen a shift toward small and exotic animal medicine.
Ninety-six students were accepted out of the 543 that applied to the college last year. Of the number enrolled, students averaged 1173 on the GRE and had a cumulative GPA of 3.53, according to a program handout.
"If we don't start graduating more veterinarians to take the place of those that are retiring, then we are going to be in big trouble," Carmichael said. "That is why we want to keep their focus open to all fields at the vet school."
Allen wrote in her e-mail that veterinarians are in high demand, particularly when space limits the number of students accepted into the college.
"There is a shortage of veterinarians nationwide, particularly in states such as Georgia in which the population is growing rapidly, yet the enrollment in the College of Veterinary Medicine is constant," Allen said. "The shortage of veterinarians is acute in these fields."
Carmichael added she would like to bring high school students to the vet school during the summer for a longer and more in-depth program. By doing so, she said the college can take people with an interest in veterinary medicine and help develop that interest.
"I wish I had experienced something like this when I was in school," Carmichael said.
Regarding the current level of interest in veterinary medicine, Carmichael said she has seen a shift toward small and exotic animal medicine.
Ninety-six students were accepted out of the 543 that applied to the college last year. Of the number enrolled, students averaged 1173 on the GRE and had a cumulative GPA of 3.53, according to a program handout.
"If we don't start graduating more veterinarians to take the place of those that are retiring, then we are going to be in big trouble," Carmichael said. "That is why we want to keep their focus open to all fields at the vet school."
Allen wrote in her e-mail that veterinarians are in high demand, particularly when space limits the number of students accepted into the college.
"There is a shortage of veterinarians nationwide, particularly in states such as Georgia in which the population is growing rapidly, yet the enrollment in the College of Veterinary Medicine is constant," Allen said. "The shortage of veterinarians is acute in these fields."
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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. (Continued…)
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. (Continued…)
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