Information for Veterinary Students
DVM Public & Corporate Track Students
Through the public and corporate (PC) track, students interested in careers beyond private clinical practice will be able to immerse themselves in advanced coursework and identify externship opportunities that will prepare them to be leaders in the field of public and corporate veterinary medicine. Courses in the PC track curriculum train students to take a systems approach in addressing complex health problems at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. Content focuses on developing knowledge and skills critical to maintaining healthy populations, translating science to policy, and communicating across diverse audiences. The approach is broad so that students can apply what they learn to their specific career interest area.
Students who graduate from the PC track are also well prepared for private practice, which is sometimes a first stepping stone in a planned pathway towards future careers in public practice. Learn more here:
Hear from our Graduates
https://career-transition.vetmed.vt.edu/students/PC-alumni.html
Travel Award Information
The CPCVM oversees and administers two travel award programs for students:
- The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) / American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) Veterinary Student Scholarship provides travel stipends to attend the annual USAHA / AAVLD fall conference. Awards are competitive. The application period typically opens in late August.
- The Veterinary Public Practice Award provides travel reimbursement up to $1,000 for students who participate in public practice veterinary externships. Awards are competitive. The application period typically opens in late September - early October for the following year.
We will announce the open application period for all travel awards in the Announcement section on the Home page.