1 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. 2 - 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. 3 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! http://www.pawanimalsanctuarybelize.com/blog/ Student contact information- Laura Miller c/o 2014 lmille47@utk.edu 4 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 5 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 6 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