Too many acronyms for you? Well, the American Veterinary Medical Association's Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL is looking for students to participate in their externship program to explore the opportunities in organized veterinary medicine. I've talked with a few students that have participated in the externship in the past, and all I've heard are great things! It's a wonderful opportunity for meeting the AVMA "big wigs" and finding out what you can do to make progress in our organization.
This externship is open to all students who are members of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA). The AVMA will provide five stipends up to $1,000 for externships lasting between 3-4 weeks (3 weeks $750; 4 weeks $1,000). You can spend the whole externship in one division or your experience may be spread among divisions depending on choice, time, and availability. Submit you complete application package to be RECEIVED at the AVMA HQ by March 15, 2010. Award winners will be responsible for securing their own transportation and housing while on their externship at the AVMA Headquarters. Please note that the blackout dates are July 19th-August 6th due to the AVMA Annual Convention.
The AVMA Headquarters Student Externship application can be found on the Web site located at http://www.avma.org/savma/services.asp
If you require further information please e-mail tdecarli@avma.org or call 1-800-248-2862 ext 6693.
Monday, March 8, 2010 at 02:32PM 
By: Elizabeth Wormley
