The Enrichment Summer Program (ESP), sponsored by the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, provides academic advancement and career knowledge for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds interested in veterinary medicine. There is no fee to participate. The program is open to students interested in pursuing veterinary medicine and plan to apply to a professional program for entrance in fall of 2019. Consideration is given to residents of Michigan who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The program will take place from Sunday, June 3 through Friday, June 22, 2018.
What does the program involve?
Participants will experience a robust didactic curriculum, clinical learning opportunities, and leadership development sessions.
- Content areas including: physiology, epidemiology, histopathology, etc
- Clinical experiences include: emergency medicine, oncology, internal medicine, etc
- Leadership development includes: financial health, work-life balance, written and verbal communication, and career development.
What are the benefits of the program?
- Receive intensive preparation for professional school
- Obtain exposure to the diverse professional opportunities in veterinary medicine
- Gain field and clinical experience with multiple species of animals
- And many more
What are the expectations of the participants?
Participants are expected to commit to all assigned program components/offerings, practice professional conduct and wear professional attire at all times, and complete at least 50% of required prerequisites by June 3, 2018
How do I apply?
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2018. Visit http://cvm.msu.edu/about/diversity/enrichment-summer-program for more information.
