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Article ItemVMCVM Student Spotlight: Lauren Maghak , article
Lauren Maghak, DVM/MPH Class of 2026 (Public/Corporate) from Columbia, Maryland, combines her passion for animals with her love of epidemiology to pursue a career in public health veterinary medicine. She enjoys scuba diving (taught by Dr. Nappier!), draws inspiration from Temple Grandin, and looks forward to exploring a non-traditional veterinary path.
Date: Feb 06, 2025 -
General ItemValentines Blood Drive hosted by the Public Health Association Date: Feb 03, 2025
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General ItemRSVP today for Student Affairs' February Aspire! Awards breakfast Date: Jan 17, 2025
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Article ItemVirginia Tech public health alumna fills critical role in disease outbreak response , article
January is One Health Awareness Month, and Sydney Spivey explains how education and experience in that concept helps her organize the response to mpox and Marburg.
Date: Jan 02, 2025 -
Article ItemEla Austin named as associate dean for public health programs , article
Austin wants to expand educational opportunities and enhance community connections.
Date: Nov 05, 2024 -
Article ItemThe last first day: Third-year DVM students begin individualized path , article
Lauren Maghak and her classmates reflect on how the third year of veterinary college marks a major transition.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Student Spotlight: Sydney Thompson , article
Sydney Thompson is a Master of Public Health student in the class of 2025, specializing in community health promotion and equity. Hailing from Stafford, Virginia, with a background in psychology, Sydney is passionate about addressing public health issues, especially those influenced by social factors. Inspired by her parents, Sydney enjoys baking, reading, and hopes to see the Northern Lights.
Date: Oct 03, 2024 -
Article ItemTwins Ann and Lydia Carpenter follow veterinary and public health path to parallel career tracks , article
Ann Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Lydia Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 -
Article ItemThe first cut: Third-year veterinary students reflect on their summer rotations , article
Some students found their strengths, while others found their weaknesses. Some found new interests, while others reaffirmed their passions.
Date: Sep 19, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Evymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19 , article
Evymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19, is a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She values mentoring students in alternative veterinary career paths and is passionate about diversity in regulatory medicine.
Date: Aug 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Allen Messenger '09, DVM '13, MPH '19 , article
Allen Messenger '09, DVM '13, MPH '19, attending Veterinarian at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Messenger credits his education at VMCVM for equipping him with essential clinical skills and problem-solving abilities. He champions the welfare of Department of Defense animals and advocates for public understanding of animal use in research. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and aspires to visit every U.S. National Park.
Date: May 16, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Student Spotlight: Olalere Ajala , article
Olalere Ajala, a Master of Public Health student specializing in Infectious Disease at Virginia Tech (class of 2024), hails from Lagos, Nigeria. Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, he pursued public health to balance healthcare with preventive measures and solutions. Olalere values the diverse insights at VMCVM and looks forward to the impact of the 'One Health' approach on public health. He cherishes cooking and the teachings of his mother, who instilled in him patience and kindness.
Date: May 07, 2024 -
Article ItemEvening of Gratitude: Celebrating impact and shared purpose , article
The veterinary college recently celebrated its annual "Evening of Gratitude," a special event dedicated to honoring the donors whose generosity not only supports the dreams of aspiring veterinarians but also amplifies their potential to make a lasting impact on countless lives and communities.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Briggs MPH '16 , article
Ashley Briggs, whose education at VMCVM equipped her for the multifaceted challenges of the healthcare world. Her journey, marked by a commitment to community and an innovative approach to public health, exemplifies the versatile career paths our alumni pursue and highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary learning and the lasting connections within the VMCVM community.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
Article ItemVirginia Tech Academic Public Health Corps: Bridging the gap between education and public health practice , article
In an innovative partnership between the New River Health District and Virginia Tech's Population Health Sciences, the Academic Public Health Corps (APHC) allows students to harness the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) while gaining hands-on experience as public health practitioners.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
Article ItemPublic health alumna Caitlin Sharkey brings her homework into the real world , article
What started as a classroom assignment has become part of the Bradley Free Clinic's standard operating procedure for infection control. Sharkey, a 2023 alumnus, is the health administrator at the Roanoke clinic.
Date: Apr 03, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary college symposium showcases graduate students’ research, makes collaboration connections , article
More than 60 graduate students from the veterinary college and its research and public health programs created posters explaining their research with some of them chosen to give either a full-length or four-minute flash talk about their research to their peers and faculty mentors.
Date: Mar 28, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Bella Moncure MPH '22 , article
Bella Moncure, a Marketing Manager at Virginia Tech Recreational Sports, attributes her professional success to the MPH program's blend of academic knowledge and practical exposure while highlighting her unique boating and singing talents and her dedication to mental health and well-being.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
Article ItemPublic health alum Lindsay Fairbanks’ role is to stop infection before it starts , article
Fairbanks, an infection preventionist at Carilion Clinic, educates medical professionals on the best practices to stop the spread of pathogens during surgeries and treatment.
Date: Mar 20, 2024 -
Article ItemMarilyn Ortega named veterinary college's assistant director of belonging and strategic initiatives , article
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has hired Marilyn Ortega as the assistant director of belonging and strategic initiatives. In this inaugural position, Ortega will work to foster a culture of inclusivity at the college and will be responsible for community engagement and programming.
Date: Mar 14, 2024
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