VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse

Tune in on this VIN Foundation Borrow Better webinar replay with student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels. 

 

Paying for your veterinary education is complicated. FAFSA, Direct Unsubsidized and Grad Plus Loans, Health Professions Student Loans, private loans, family loans, spouse support, savings, summer job -- how do you know which loans or resources are best to use now to decrease stress now and during repayment?  

 

If you’re borrowing, you undoubtedly have received your financial aid award for this semester. And you also have a special surprise this year -- no interest so far! This webinar will help you assess your award, the current interest suspension information unique to this year, and Borrow Better for the remainder of veterinary school. Learn how to create the best plan for you!

 

In this episode we mention the following links and information:

• VIN Foundation Borrow Better: https://vinfoundation.org/resources/borrow-better-veterinary-school-loan-debt/
• VIN Foundation Borrow Better Checklist: https://vinfoundation.org/borrowbetterchecklist
• VIN Foundation My Student Loans Tool: http://www.vinfoundation.org/mystudentloans
• VIN Foundation In-School Loan Estimator: http://www.vinfoundation.org/isle
• Student Aid.gov: https://studentaid.gov/
• Drip.vet Personal Financial Success FREE Course: https://drip.vet/vin/

 

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Tune in as we chat with Dr. Hilary Levitin about her zig zag veterinary career path and passion for helping veterinary colleagues. She shares her approach to turning challenges into opportunities for building resilience, the power of vulnerability, and finding gratitude during unexpected times.

 

Dr. Levitin was born and raised in the Wrigleyville area of Chicago, IL. She attended the University of Illinois where she received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with honors (2010) and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (2015). Following graduation, she completed a rotating internship at Veterinary Specialty Center (Buffalo Grove, IL). While Dr. Levitin always had a strong interest in neurology throughout veterinary school, her rotating internship found her interested in caring for more critical patients as well. She subsequently returned to the University of Illinois for a specialty internship in Emergency and Critical Care with an additional emphasis on Neurology. During her specialty internship, she developed a strong interest in cases that combined these two specialties, including management of cluster seizures, implementing treatment for encephalitides, and head trauma. She is currently in her final year of her Neurology and Neurosurgery residency at the University of Illinois.

In this episode we mention the following resource:

Vets4Vets® https://vinfoundation.org/vets4vets

 

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Tune in as we chat with Sherry Shih, a 3rd-year veterinary student at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. We discuss her detailed approach to saving money while in veterinary school. You can find a link to her referred blog post below, along with additional helpful information on how to Borrow Better while in veterinary school. 

In this episode we mention the following links:

Saving Money in Veterinary School blog post: https://vinfoundation.org/saving-money-in-veterinary-school-living-expenses/

Borrow Better: https://vinfoundation.org/resources/borrow-better-veterinary-school-loan-debt/

 

You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

 

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Tune in as we chat with Victoria McKaba, a 4th-year veterinary student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. We discuss what it’s like being a 4th year in the midst of COVID, how she is planning for the future, and her advice for the Class of 2024. 

 

About Victoria McKaba:

Victoria has a strong interest in small animal cardiology and hopes to pursue an internship and residency after graduation. While in veterinary school, Victoria has dedicated her time to organized veterinary medicine, serving as the Illinois SAVMA President, Omega Tau Sigma - Theta Chapter President, and currently serves as the National SAVMA Chapter President Representative. Outside of vet med, Victoria loves hiking with her dog Bentley, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and discovering the best local breweries.

In this episode we mention the following resources:

• SAVMA: https://www.avma.org/membership/SAVMA
• University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/

 

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Tune in as we chat with VIN Foundation Board Member and student debt expert, Dr. Tony Bartels. We discuss how COVID has impacted student loans, and what the CARES Act means for veterinary students and veterinarians managing their debt.

In this episode we mention the following resources:

• VIN Foundation Student Debt Center: https://vinfoundation.org/studentdebtcenter
• VIN Foundation My Student Loans: https://vinfoundation.org/mystudentloans
• VIN Foundation Blog: https://vinfoundation.org/coronavirus-impact-to-student-loans-covid-19/
• Student Loan Triage in the Age of COVID webinar recording: https://vinfoundation.org/climbing-mt-debt-student-loan-triage-covid-webinar/
• Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov/

 

You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

 

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Tune in as we chat with the School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Programs, Dr. Karl Jandrey. We share a glimpse into a day of his life, the ways he keeps balanced, how UC Davis Veterinary Medicine is pivoting amidst a pandemic, and their effort to keep students educated and engaged. 

 

In this episode we mention the following resources:

• UC Davis Veterinary Medicine: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/
• School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/dvm/dvm-program

 

You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

 

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Tune in as we chat with Kamira Patel, a 3rd-year veterinary student at UC Davis. Kamira shares her veterinary school application strategy, how she narrowed her choices based on priorities, and her unexpected favorite part of veterinary school.

 

In this episode we mention the following resources:

• Kamira's blog post on Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) tips: https://vinfoundation.org/veterinary-school-multiple-mini-interview-mmi-tips/
• School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/
• APVMA (American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association):  https://www.apvma.org/index.html
• Student Doctor Network pre-veterinary forum: https://forums.studentdoctor.net/forums/pre-veterinary.73/
• VIN Foundation Vet School Bound: https://vetschoolbound.org/applysmarter/
• VIN Foundation Cost of Education Map: https://vetschoolbound.org/how-much-will-my-veterinary-education-cost/
• VIN Foundation Vet School Bound:https://vetschoolbound.org/
• Vets4Vets® https://vinfoundation.org/vets4vets

 

You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

 

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Tune in as we chat with Amber McElhinney, a 2nd-year veterinary student at UC Davis. We take a deep dive into her pre-veterinary strategies, from research to applications and interviews, to the detailed financial implications. She shares what she wishes she had done differently and advice to other pre-veterinary students. 

In this episode we mention the following resources:

• APVMA (American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association):  https://www.apvma.org/index.html
• Student Doctor Network pre-veterinary forum: https://forums.studentdoctor.net/forums/pre-veterinary.73/
• VBMA (Veterinary Business Management Association): https://vbma.biz/VIN Foundation Vet School Bound: https://vetschoolbound.org/applysmarter/
• VIN Foundation Cost of Education Map: https://vetschoolbound.org/how-much-will-my-veterinary-education-cost/
• VIN Foundation Vet School Bound: https://vetschoolbound.org/

You may learn more about the VIN Foundation, on the website, or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

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