What is the advantage of enrolling in the Veterinary Medical Scientist Training Program versus separately acquiring the DVM and PhD degrees?
The goal of the VMSTP program is to increase the number of veterinarians that are trained in biomedical research. The program actively seeks to enroll academically talented preveterinary students who have discovered a passion for research and have decided to seek a career in biomedical research. In addition to providing financial support during the DVM portion of the training, the VMSTP program provides an avenue for students to focus on research training. This program is not appropriate for students who have little research experience or for those who have not already decided to pursue research training. It does not significantly reduce the amount of time needed to acquire the two degrees but it does allow a student to structure his/her veterinary program of study to allow a stronger focus on biomedical research.
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