Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Academic
The purpose of the Chapter is to promote the specialties of cardiology, neurology, oncology, large animal internal medicine, and small animal internal medicine through the advancement of knowledge to veterinary medical students. To this end the Chapter will function in the following capacities:To disseminate information about the function of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine(ACVIM) and its various specialties to its student affiliates.To encourage pursuit of advanced training (internships or residencies) in the various specialties of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) by the Chapter student affiliates.To encourage student affiliates to pursue activities related to cardiology, neurology, oncology, large animal internal medicine, and small animal internal medicine such that they are able to gain exposure and experience in this area outside of the classroom, and facilitate their own understanding of the discipline.To expose and/or encourage student affiliates to participate in veterinary research.To encourage student affiliates to work closely with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation to develop fundraising activities so the Chapter may organize related workshops, as well as supplement travel expenses to the ACVIM Forum.