UC Davis Summer Enrichment Program - Meeting a Blog Follower!

Last week I was on the cardiology rotation and I was waiting for an appointment on the couch in the hallway when I was approached by Stephanie. She was very excited to meet me since my blog had motivated her in her pursuit of veterinary medicine. She is from Puerto Rico and came to UC Davis to participate in the Summer Enrichment Program. Students in this program have the opportunity to obtain veterinary experience through rotations at our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Students are also provided resource materials for preparation of the GRE and study skills. They also meet daily to have presentations about careers in veterinary medicine as well as giving their own case presentations about what they've been learning in the hospital. 

Stephanie brightened my day, I had a little difficulty understanding her because of her lovely accent, when she first introduced herself I thought she said "I've read your blood" - which I was waiting for a patient's blood work to come back, so I was a little confused, but then she said "living my dream" and I was like oh...blog! 

I'm glad my blog can be helpful to others pursing veterinary medicine and I felt so happy for Stephanie to participate in this amazing program. I know she'll make a wonderful veterinarian and I hope to remain in communication with her.  

Stephanie & I in the cardiology exam room

Links to the UC Davis summer enrichment program: 

http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/students/dvm_program/admissions/pre_program_opportunities.cfm

http://www.theaggie.org/2008/08/11/summer-enrichment-program-helps-potential-vet-students-get-ahead/