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International Schools with which UTCVM has Formal Agreements
 Multiple schools in South America including one in Argentina
 UT and the corresponding university have formal agreements regarding visiting
students, makes arranging externships easier and may limit associated costs
 Dr. Brace is the person to contact
International Opportunities that UTCVM Students Have Done
 Brother’s Safari, Wildlife Conservation & Immobilization Course
 Location-South Africa
 Brief synopsis
- This course is intended to give Veterinary students the opportunity to gain
some technical knowledge involved in wildlife veterinary practice in
South Africa and the immobilization of wildlife, and uses theory and
practical to achieve this aim.
- Students will receive lectures on a wide variety of topics, and will also be
given practical demonstrations and opportunities to practice certain skills.
- The knowledge and experience gained during this course should highlight
some of the issues facing Wildlife Vets and Conservation in Southern
Africa, and the knowledge needed to successfully work in this industry.
However, this knowledge and the broad basics will naturally serve as a
sound base for future wildlife work anywhere in the world.
- The course also allows for time to be spent game viewing and enjoying
wildlife in their natural environment and encompasses several other
activities too.
 Time of year-Summer, multiple dates available
 Student contact- Jacqueline Devoto, c/o 2013, jacqueline.devoto@gmail.com
 www.brotherssafaris.com
 MARVET
 Location--Mexico and Grand Cayman
 Brief synopsis over program contents- MARVET (Marine Veterinary Medicine) is an educational program
offering introductory courses in marine animal medicine for veterinary
students and veterinarians who would like to become more acquainted
with the expanding field of marine animal health and conservation
medicine. Information is approached in a workshop format combining
traditional classroom presentations with practical hands-on applications
and site visits to marine animal facilities. Selected workshops now invite
participation from biologists and advanced biology students interested in
ecosystem health and the interdisciplinary team approach to ecological
health problem-solving.
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Marvet was established in 1999 by Raymond J. Tarpley and Christine A.
Curry. Since its inception, Marvet has operated in a non-profit fashion,
with all involved donating their time toward the goal of introducing
veterinary students and veterinarians to the field of marine veterinary
medicine with an emphasis on marine conservation. The expertise of many
individuals and affiliated organizations has combined to make the
"Marvet" experience unique.
 Time of year--Both workshops in July
 Student contact information (your email, what class you are in, etc)--Kim
Lucy, klucy@utk.edu, Class of 2013, AWE Co-president
 Program contact person(s)
 Anything else you think we should know-- the website if very informative and I
recommend you look over the website if you are interested
 www.marvet.org
 Cost?--approximately $2,000 plus the cost of plane tickets and food
 Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT)
 Location-Brazil (mostly…)
 Brief synopsis over program contents:
- I went Summer 2008 and worked with Jaguar Conservation Fund. I
participated on 2 projects concerning jaguar conservation and ecology;
however, I think MHIRT may have dropped this specific opportunity =(.
They still have other opportunities in biomedical research.
 Ie This is NOT directly a veterinary medical trip, but rather a great
biomedical research opportunity. & It’s PAID =).
- From the website:
 The MHIRT Program at Christian Brother’s University provides
international research training opportunities to qualified
undergraduate, graduate, and medical students from socially or
economically disadvantaged groups who have been historically
underrepresented biomedical and behavioral research careers.
 My add-in: The MINORITY part is very loosely defined… I
was accepted simply on grounds of being female. There
were white males on the trip, as well
 This program offers research sites in Brazil, Uganda, and Thailand.
Students spend 10 weeks during the summer at their designated
international research site. CBU has partnered with leading
scientists and universities in these countries who serve as research
mentors for MHIRT students.
 MHIRT students engage in research related to: biomedical science,
behavioral science, environmental science, carnivore conservation,
and/or public health.
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MHIRT is a paid internship. All expenses relative to travel, room
and board, preparation, and workshops are paid. In addition,
students receive a monthly stipend.
 This program has been continuously funded since 2000 by the
Fogarty International Center and the National Center for Minority
Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health.
 Time of year-10-12 weeks during the summer; dates are pretty much set but
minor adjustments can be made
 Student contact information (your email, what class you are in, etc)-Rachel
Savoy, c/o 2013, Rachel.savoy@hotmail.com
 Program contact person(s)-Malinda Fitzgerald, malinda@cbu.edu; Julia
Hanebrink, jhanbri@cbu.edu
 http://www.cbu.edu/mhirt/
 Cost-PAID internship. My stipend was about $1200 during the summer of 2008
in addition to flight, room and board, all vaccinations and visa
 Cheetah Outreach
 Facility outside of Cape Town, South Africa
 Volunteers must apply via an online application
 Stays can range from 1 month to 6 months
 Experience is based mainly on husbandry but you will meet good contacts and
may be involved in veterinary work if it occurs during your stay
 They provide housing and a food stipend
 www.cheetah.co.za
 Student contact information- Laura Miller c/o 2014 lmille47@utk.edu
 Cheetah Conservation Botswana
 Research opportunity
 Mokolodi Nature Preserve
 Very friendly group of people
 There is a fee but that will include accommodation
 http://www.cheetahbotswana.com/volunteers.php
 Student contact information- Laura Miller c/o 2014 lmille47@utk.edu
 PAW (Protecting Animal Welfare)
 Caye Caulker, Belize
 Founder is Madi Collins
 At the time of this writing she is operating a spay and neuter clinic out of
Chetumal, Mexico
 Accommodations would be provided
 A great way to get more surgical experience and learn about the practicalities of
veterinary medicine in foreign countries
 Take some time to explore Belize while you are in the region!
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http://www.pawanimalsanctuarybelize.com/blog/
 Student contact information- Laura Miller c/o 2014 lmille47@utk.edu
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 Kitasato University in Japan
 Fourth year externships available
 Language should not be an issue
 Contacts: Dr. Brace and Dr. Ramsay
UTCVM Faculty Contacts
 Dr. Hwa-Chain Wang
 hcrwang@utk.edu
 Contacts with veterinary school deans in China
 Possibility of English speaking or Chinese!
 Dr. James Schumacher
 jschumach@utk.edu
 Equine clinicians at:
 University of Mexico
 Koret School of Veterinary Medicine in Israel
 Private practices in Ireland, Cypress, and Brazil.
 Dr. Michael Fry
 mfry@utk.edu
 Dept. of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4542 USA
 865/755-3063
 Clinical Pathology
 I have good contacts at two veterinary schools in Chile: Universidad Santo
Tomas (UST) and Universidad Nacional Andres Bello (UNAB). Potential
externship opportunities exist at both institutions – not limited to any particular
stage of training, but clinical exposure would be most meaningful for 3rd or 4th
year veterinary students. Strengths at UST include small animal (general, internal
medicine, and neurology), equine, dairy, and goat production. Strengths at
UNAB include conservation medicine, pathology, and small animal dentistry.
Proficiency in Spanish is recommended.
 Dr. Ed Ramsay
 eramsay@utk.edu
 Office VTH A318
 Zoo and wildlife medicine at:
 Bejing & Chengdu, China
 Kitasato University, Japan
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 Dr. Silke Hecht
 shecht@utk.edu
 Radiology; Small Animal Clinical Sciences
 Contacts include both Vet Schools and Private Practices
 University of Munich, University of Giessen
 University of Leipzig
 Small Animal Private Practices (Munich area, Frankfurt area)
 Recommended level of education: Senior students (externships); interns and
residents
 German language skills needed; probably less hands on experience for visiting
students than in externships in the US; I am happy to initiate contact between
students interested in pursuing an externship in Germany, but there is no
guarantee those practices and institutions will take foreign externs
 Dr. Agricola Odoi
 aodoi@utk.edu
 VTH Rm A301B4
 Uganda, Kenya, South Africa
 Contacts at Veterinary Schools and Research Institutions
 Dr. Juergen Schumacher
 jschumacher@utk.edu
 Germany and possibly other European countries
Various Contacts in other countries
 Wendi Roe
 W.D.Roe@massey.ac.nz
 New Zealand
 Anatomic pathology, marine mammal pathology
 She is the head of the department of Pathobiology
 Massey University, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
(IVABS)
 Recommended level of education: After 2nd year pathology course
 She is very nice, but also very busy.
 Keith Thompson
 K.G.Thompson@massey.ac.nz
 New Zealand
 Anatomic pathology, skeletal diseases, genetic diseases, sheep and goat
 Professor of Veterinary Pathology (former department head)
 Massey University, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
(IVABS)
 Recommended level of education: After 2nd year pathology course
 He is partially retired, but super fun to work with
 Eloise Jillings
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E.Jillings@massey.ac.nz
New Zealand
Clinical pathology
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pathology, Director of International Students
Massey University, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
(IVABS)
 Recommended level of education: After 2nd year clin path course
 She is very nice and a good contact because of her experience with international
students
 Matthew Perrott
 M.R.Perrott@massey.ac.nz
 New Zealand
 Infectious diseases, immunohistochemistry
 Senior Lecturer in Histopathology
 Massey University, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
(IVABS)
 Recommended level of education: Any level
 Super nice guy, my office-mate while I was in NZ
 Stu Hunter
 S.Hunter@massey.ac.nz
 New Zealand
 Wildlife pathology
 Massey University
 Recommended level of education: After 2nd year pathology course
Scholarships and Funding
 Amy Witherspoon Sherrill Travel/Study/Seminar Fund
 Contact person Dr. Brace
 Funds are available for veterinary students to attend conferences, institutes,
seminars, special courses
 These are supplemental travel funds for these purposes; the student is expected to
pay for some portion of his/her travel
 Any program, project, or activity funded shall be subject to the policies and
administrative guidelines required by the University of Tennessee
 IVSA Scholarship
 Application typically made available in February or March and due a few weeks
later
 Amount varies based on club fundraising for the year but in the past has been
approximately $250
 A receipt for appropriate expenses must be furnished prior to reimbursement