Student Experience

Submitted by Danielle Chorba, Michigan State University

I had the opportunity to attend the Pennsylvania Medical Veterinary Assocation 3 Rivers Symposium in November of 2023. The conference was wonderful! I got to meet and network with lots of veterinarians from different fields in my home state. It was very interesting and informative getting to chat with veterinarians who graduated some time ago as well to see how medicine had changed in the last 40-50 years. I connected with the exhibition booths and learned more about what new diagnostics are available for small animal, as well as talk about some programs and externships that these places had to offer. I was very excited and eager to speak with BluePearl and MedVet about the opportunities they have for rotating internships upon graduation. Not to mention, I got a LOT of awesome freebies at each booth! The lectures were great, and I got to brush up on some pathophysiology concepts and learn some new things. I asked a lot of questions at the lectures and actively participated in the discussions. I introduced myself to one of the speakers whom I liked and learned of an opportunity for externship and internships at a hospital in NJ. Overall, I had a wonderful experience, and I am very glad I was able to go to this conference. I am looking forward to going again this year!