Pre-Veterinary articles for students preparing for veterinary programs, including prerequisite planning, admissions strategy, application timelines, school selection, and career pathway decisions.
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Abstract: This article provides advice on writing effective letters of recommendation for a scholarship awardee, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 20, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Pre-DentalPre-HealthPre-MedicalPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-PodiatryPre-PsychologyPre-Veterinary
The admissions process can feel overwhelming. Applications, with personal statements, letters of recommendation, deadlines, interviews, ... Read more
Heidi Fuchs
Updated May 5, 2026 by Heidi Fuchs
Pre-HealthPre-MedicalPre-Veterinary
Abstract: Graham Greer, the 2025 The Student Doctor Network Graduate Student Advisor of the Year, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Dr. María Juárez Byrd spoke with SDN about the University of Illinois Vet Med Master ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated November 13, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
For pre-veterinary students with a keen interest in research, pursuing a combined DVM/PhD program can ... Read more
Megan Corbett, DVM, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Corbett, DVM, PhD
Join the VIN Foundation in collaboration with the Student Doctor Network (SDN) and the American ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Updated August 15, 2019 – SDN, along with the VIN Foundation and the American Pre-Veterinary ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated August 21, 2026 by Laura Turner
You’ve decided you want to be a veterinarian – but how do you know it’s ... Read more
Claire Porter
Updated August 23, 2026 by Claire Porter
Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated August 23, 2026 by Tony Bartels
Are you considering applying to Veterinary School? SDN has you covered! In this infographic, learn ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 23, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
Strategies on how to be a competitive applicant for veterinary school.
Victoria Elise Kichler
Updated August 23, 2026 by Victoria Elise Kichler
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