Washington, D.C. – The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named University of Wisconsin student Samantha McGill of Ellensburg, Wash., as its first recipient of the Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leader Scholarship.
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Dean Markel Appointed to Task Force on Public Vet School Proposal in Hong Kong
The University Grants Committee (UGC) in Hong Kong has set up a Task Force to examine a revised proposal for a publicly funded School of Veterinary Medicine, as put forward by the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) in December … Continue reading
SVM Benefits from Influx of New Faculty Positions
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has dealt with serious budget cuts in the past decade, and in the face of dwindling resources, much of the campus has been forced to make difficult decisions. The UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is … Continue reading
Eight SVM Students Among Recipients of Zoetis/American Veterinary Medical Foundation Scholarships
Curricular Advancements Coming to the SVM
In the near future, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will be augmenting its curriculum with new opportunities for veterinary medical students. Developed in response to an extensive review of the school’s core curriculum and clinical education practices, two … Continue reading
Celebrity Horse Receives Five-Star Treatment
When Padré the Mustang experienced a traumatic injury and suffered from mysterious swelling in his hind leg early in the summer of 2012, his owner did what any concerned horse parent would do. She sought the best diagnostics and top-notch … Continue reading
Ophthalmology Service Excels with Long-Time Donor’s Help
Marilyn Potter’s first dog, a rescued Bichon named Orville, had an unusual run of bad luck with his eyes. From cataracts and a retinal detachment to glaucoma and a corneal ulcer, he ran the gamut of ocular diseases and disorders. … Continue reading
Duncan Appointed to WARF Named Professorship
Dr. Ian Duncan, professor of neurology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed as the Sir William Lee Weipers Professor of Veterinary Medicine. Funded by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the professorship begins in July and … Continue reading
Muir Earns Distinguished Teaching Award
Competitive Riding Leads Student to Equine Medicine
Much of Lauren Zappitelli’s time is spent either learning how to care for horses or riding them. For a veterinary medical student who focuses on equine care, this isn’t all that unusual. But it’s how Zappitelli rides, and where, that … Continue reading