Student Research Trainee

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Selected veterinary students, who have completed at least their first two semesters of the veterinary school curriculum by the start of the program (minimum cumulative GPA 3.30), will be recruited to participate in defined short term research training projects through a targeted process.  Trainees will gain knowledge and skills to fully understand and evaluate a variety of models of animal and human disease through seminars, field trips and applied training in funded laboratories.  In addition, trainees will interact with our multidisciplinary faculty to identify the range of research problems related to public health and comparative medicine.  They will acquaint themselves with the ongoing basic and clinical research studies in the laboratories and clinical sites of the participating faculty, and select a research problem.  Following the selection of a preceptor and research problem, the trainee will participate in the design and performance of experiments, as well as analysis and presentation of data regarding the research project.  The students will perform short term (3 months = 12 weeks) research projects (over the summer quarter) and training in proper conduct of research prior to completion of their clinical training for the DVM degree.  Therefore, trainees will acquire a broad background in molecular biology, genetics, pathology, laboratory animal medicine, as well as research design methodology, to provide trainees with the skills needed to fulfill national needs veterinary scientists with state-of-the-art research training.  Students will be eligible and supported by the University to attend the Merial NIH Veterinary Scholars Research Symposium, the College's Annual Research Symposium, and are encouraged to attend National Scientific Meetings to present their research.  In addition, training in scientific writing and presentation will provide students with skills to publish their research findings in suitable scientific journals.  

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Enrolled in DVM program with at least two semesters completed by the start of the program 

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