Summary
Veterinary students are particularly qualified in comparative medicine, a training that is an invaluable resource in animal model research. However, most students do not pursue research careers because of a lack of exposure to biomedical research. This competing renewal proposal for our Summer Veterinary Student Research Program (SVSRP) at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) will train veterinary medicine students in research skills and encourage them to pursue research careers. We will recruit from all 30 accredited veterinary medical schools in the nation, particular
