Many Biomedical Science majors, including myself, aspire to
attend graduate school. Some students want to become doctors,
nurses, physical therapists, dentists, or veterinarians (like I
do!). Many grad schools require a minimum number of hours shadowing
in your field of interest, although to stand out as an applicant
many students far exceed the minimum. As a veterinary school
hopeful, for me that meant spending time over winter break
shadowing at the Kendall County Equine Clinic in Boerne, TX with
Dr. Travis Nichols.
I have spent time shadowing in clinics since my junior year in
high school. My parents strongly encouraged me to explore the field
of veterinary medicine to make sure this was what I truly wanted to
do. I love being at the clinic because I never know what will walk
through the door - every day is different and is an opportunity to
learn something new. I have been so fortunate to shadow with Dr.
Nichols - he has an easygoing person...
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