Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR): 2014 Edition for 2015 Matriculation - Softcover

Association Of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

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9781557536792: Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR): 2014 Edition for 2015 Matriculation

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ISBN 10: 1557536791 ISBN 13: 9781557536792

Publisher: Purdue University Press, 2014

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Completely redesigned and expanded for 2014, this annually updated publication provides a comprehensive overview of the admission process for the national and international veterinary schools that are members of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), as well as a variety of valuable guidance about how to achieve your goal of becoming a veterinarian.

The following need-to-know information is provided for each school: summary of application procedure; requirements for application and residency; prerequisites for admission; deadlines for each component of the application process; description of campus and campus life; and cost of tuition and fees. Full-page spreads provide a complete profile of the different campuses and clearly lay out all the details you require to select the school that best matches your needs.

Additional information includes an overview of the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS), information about the accreditation of veterinary schools and professional licensure as a veterinarian, and new this year, profiles of veterinary students and practicing veterinarians. The book provides the best concise, current, and comparative information for those students interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine, as well as their advisors and counselors. It is the essential guide to becoming a DVM.

As Executive Director of AAVMC Dr. Andrew McCabe writes, "These are exciting times for veterinary medicine, a profession that bridges animal, human, and ecosystem health. We understand that getting started and making sense of all the choices and requirements can be challenging, but you’ve come to the right place by accessing this publication, which provides the essential information you need to begin your journey."

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The AAVMC coordinates the national and international affairs of all 30 veterinary medical colleges in the United States and 5 in Canada, 9 departments of veterinary science, 8 departments of comparative medicine, 13 accredited colleges of veterinary medicine overseas, and 3 affiliate members. The AAVMC fosters the teaching, research, and service activities of its members, both nationally and internationally. The mission of the AAVMC is to improve the quality of life for people and animals by advancing veterinary medical education, improving animal health and welfare, strengthening biomedical research, promoting food safety and food security, and enhancing environmental quality.

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