Criteria: For students with financial need who are natives of the region encompassed by the Southern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association.
Benjamin Polo
Benjamin, a third-year student from Gillespie, Illinois, is particularly interested in mixed animal medicine and also likes veterinary business, rural practice, and emergency care. Ben was chapter president of the student Veterinary Medicine Business Association and hopes to use his business knowledge to further his career and potentially own a practice that serves a multitude of domestic species.
Justin Huff
Justin, a third-year student from Dix, Illinois, has a profound dedication to veterinary medicine, with a specific focus on rural production animal practice. Justin was raised on a beef farm, and his strong roots in agriculture drive his passion. He is equally enthusiastic about contributing valuable insights through academia and research in the field of veterinary medicine.