Criteria: For a veterinary student in good academic standing.
Amy Rawson
Amy is a third-year student originally from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. She is mom to 5-year-old son, Lucas, and wife to Nicholas. She is interested in small animal general practice and shelter medicine and hopes to incorporate both into her future career.
Jaime Lyke
Jaime is a second-year student from Schaumburg, Illinois. She is interested in epidemiology and academia and hopes to combine the two in her future career. After completing her veterinary degree, she plans to pursue a master of public health degree at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Her focus will be on pathology research to explore disease processes and enhance prevention and treatment strategies.
Caroline Hurst
Caroline is a second-year student from Castroville, Texas. She is interested in small animal medicine and emergency medicine. Additionally, she aspires to become a practice owner and create mentorship opportunities.
Dinah Foley
Dinah, a first-year student from Orland Park, Illinois, earned a degree in biochemistry with a minor in chemistry from the University of Illinois. She initially planned to go to medical school but made a switch to veterinary medicine after working full-time at a small animal clinic. She has interests in small animal medicine and cardiology but is open to other areas.