Description
The Veterinary Public Health Club (VPHC) at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) provides a network for veterinary students interested in public health and those enrolled in the DVM/MPH concurrent program through ISU and the University of Iowa. The club serves as an information source for public health related career opportunities, MPH class scheduling, practicum guidance, and as an avenue for exposure to the various facets of the field of public health through activities in the community, private veterinary practice and interaction with various public health and veterinary professionals. The VPHC is a resource that will help veterinary students and DVM/MPH concurrent students understand the expanding role of veterinarians in public health and provide opportunities for involvement as a student.
Affiliations
This organization has no affiliations.
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
11 |
| ISU Members |
1 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
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| Allowed Officers |
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| Membership Qualifications |
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| Membership Restrictions |
Student within the College of Veterinary Medicine |
| Elections/Selection |
Spring Semester |
| Meetings |
Multiple in the Fall and Spring on public health topics |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| Lunch meetings are held around once per month. During these meetings, students hear from speakers on topics related to veterinary public health, such career opportunities and diseases of public health and veterinary importance. Speakers have included those working in veterinary public health at local, statewide, and national levels. In recent years, the club has also had the opportunity to take tours of the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, Blank Park Zoo, and a meat locker to learn from veterinarians working there. |
Description of Special Events