Faculty First Year Seminars 191ANML6 - Vet Medicine -past/present/fut

The Past, Present, and Future of Veterinary Medicine: An exploration of where the profession has been, the current status of the profession, and where the profession might be going. How did the field of veterinary medicine develop? Who are the pioneering scientists and veterinarians who made the world better through their dedication to animals and society, hard work, perseverance, medical curiosity, and ingenuity? What are the current costs and benefits of joining the veterinary profession? What traits (such as critical thinking, compassion, and resilience) and practices (such as self-motivation, goal-setting, time management, and communication skills) increase students? academic success at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and students? chance of joining the veterinary profession? What is the future role of veterinarians in companion animal health and well-being, animal agriculture, and public policy? We will explore these topics together during this seminar.

NSOT - Fresh/Soph