Texas Equine Veterinary Association

• 21 • Student Spotlight The TEVA Board of Directors would like to say a huge THANK YOU to this group of veterinary students that assisted with the Summer CE Symposium in August. We were very excited to have representation from three veteri- nary schools and were very impressed by these students! If you would like to get more involved with our student outreach, look for our new TEVA Equine Student Networking Group on FACEBOOK. We will utilize this group to network and communi- cate with our student members and veterinarians alike. There is also a Mentoring program that you can join through the group! THE TEXAS EQUINE VETERINARY ASSOCIATION AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO 3 RD AND 4 TH YEAR VETERINARY STUDENTS PURSUING EQUINE MEDICINE! EQUITARIAN SCHOLARSHIP Join experienced equine practitioners in an 8-day "Equitarian Workshop" adventure to rural Guatemala to provide philanthropic care to equids, working in conjunction with local veterinarians. Gain experience and develop lasting relationships with experienced equine medical professionals, while fulfilling a substantial need! These $1,500 scholarships (up to 4 awarded annually) provide funds for travel, meals and accommodations; passport is required. Application deadline is January 31. Recipients must be a resident of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana or Arkansas. "On the job training" CHECK OUT THESE "EXPERIENCE" SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FROM TEVAF EQUINE EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP TEVA awards several $500 "Equine Experience" Scholarships to veterinary students to support participation and facilitate experience in equine medicine. Funds may be used to support travel and expenses for, externships, domestic equine health- related projects, creative learning opportunities, continuing education – or other activities or opportunities to further your Equine-focused education! Use your imagination! Up to 12 ($500) scholarships available. Application must include a written letter/description of activity and how funds will be used to further your equine veterinary knowledge. Application deadline is January 31, limited to veterinary students at TAMU, OSU, and LSU. interested? Contact TEVA today to obtain your application and more details about these exciting "experience" scholarships! TEXAS EQUINE VETERINARY ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION Blaine Fisher blaine@texasequineva.com Brittany Campbell TAMU-TEVA Student Liaison Texas A&M CVM Class of 2023 Elisa Bentsen Texas A&M CVM Class of 2023 Katie Stockum Texas A&M CVM Class of 2024 Brianna Rackley Texas A&M CVM Class of 2023 Kendall Wheeler Texas A&M CVM Class of 2022 Laurel Caldwell Texas A&M CVM Class of 2023 Chase Johnson Texas A&M CVM Class of 2023 Kaylee Leydens LSU-TEVA Student Liaison LSU SVM Class of 2022 Tiffany Pulliam OSU-TEVA Student Liaison Oklahoma State University CVM Class of 2023 Michelle Ientile Oklahoma State University CVM Class of 2022 Porter Sciba Oklahoma State University CVM Class of 2024 Clayton Hicks Oklahoma State University CVM Class of 2025 ATTENTION TEVA MEMBERS: In attempt to help connect our TEVA Student Membership with internships and externships available with our DVM members, we are building a database, that will be available on our website. If you would like to submit your internships or externship opportunities, please contact us today! KAYLEE LEYDENS LSU-TEVA STUDENT LIAISON TIFFANY PULLIAM OSU-TEVA STUDENT LIAISON BRITTANY CAMPBELL TAMU-TEVA STUDENT LIAISON

• Cover