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VIDEO: How Do We Pick a Veterinary Internship?

Posted by Erik Manassy on Jul 5, 2017 2:51:21 PM

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Dr. Mauricio Dujowich (aka "Dujo") is back for another installment of "The Secret Life of Vets". In this video, Dujo answers the question, "How to pick a Veterinary Internship".

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Topics: Videos, Internship

Congrats Veterinary Students for Receiving Residency & Internship Match Results

Posted by Mauricio Dujowich on Feb 14, 2017 1:34:22 PM

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February 13th marked the official date where graduating Veterinary Students found out their match results for residency and internships for the 2017-2018 school year. VIRMP, also refered to as Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program is sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians.

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Topics: Residency, NAVLE, Internship, VIRMP

My Horrible Veterinary Internship Experience

Posted by Mauricio Dujowich on Feb 7, 2017 9:34:25 AM

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After reading a recent article depicting the abusive nature of veterinary internships in the United States, I felt compelled to come out of the shadows and tell the world about my horrible experience.   I can still remember how excited I was when the VIRMP notified me I had matched.  I was going to one of the premier practices to perform an internship for those seeking a residency.  I had done an externship here so I thought I had a good idea of what I was getting into.

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Topics: NAVLE, Internship, VIRMP

What I Wish Somebody Would Have Told Me Before The VIRMP Rank

Posted by Mauricio Dujowich on Jan 14, 2016 1:36:37 PM

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Holidays are over; NAVLE scores are back, and now its time to make one of the most important decisions of your life if you applied for an internship:  Ranking The Programs in the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP).  The irony of it all is that at the end of the day, you don’t have too much control over the process. 

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Topics: NAVLE, Internship, VIRMP

5 Ways To Spend Your Summer Vacation Wisely

Posted by Jessica Gramlich on Dec 4, 2015 11:18:00 AM


It's only December and Summer is far far away, but it's never too early to start thinking about what you might want to do with your Summer vacation. Some veterinary students are already set in their plans for the summer. Others may be just beginning to consider their options for what they might do to fill their time. For those with a long Winter break you may be able to apply some of these ideas to your extended time off.  If you need something to keep your brain from turning completely to mush and to help bulk up your CV, here are a list of popular ideas to help:

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Topics: Clinics, NAVLE, Internship

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