Project Grant 20237002440674

Award Date 8/1/23
Completion Date 7/31/26
Dollars Obligated $247K
Federal Grant Program
10.336
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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The key objectives are to create outreach materials that provide a positive and realistic portrayal of career opportunities in food animal medicine, as well as information on funding and scholarship options for veterinary school. The project will also expand internship opportunities for high school students at UC Davis' veterinary teaching and research center to give them hands-on exposure to the field. This work aims to grow the pool of applicants interested in food animal medicine at UC Davis and other veterinary schools, helping to address the shortage of veterinarians in this critical practice area.

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