Dr. Gretchen Delcambre is Director of DVM Admissions at Colorado State University. She shares her journey to becoming a veterinarian and how she found her calling within the veterinary profession. She describes Colorado State’s holistic approach to reviewing DVM applications and what the admissions committee is looking for in standout candidates. We also discuss the top reasons why candidates may be declined admission to the DVM program and how to improve your application when reapplying. Ever wonder what to expect during an MMI (Multiple Mini-Interview)? Have a listen, we discuss that too and much more!
Topics discussed in this episode
0:00- Dr. Delcambre shares her journey to becoming a veterinarian
7:06 – Dr. Delcambre discusses her veterinary school experience and graduate studies.
12:15 – DVM/PhD and other combined programs offered by veterinary schools
15:12- Dr. Delcambre’s role as Director of DVM Admissions at Colorado State University
18:58 – The application process at Colorado State University
25:38 – Animal-related experiences and letters of recommendation
29:16 – The supplemental application at Colorado State University
32:50 – The VMCAS personal essay/statement
34:34- The vet school interview and MMIs (Multiple Mini-Interview)
39:58 – CSU application statistics and residency rules and application timeline
45:52 – Reapplying to vet school and tips on how to improve your chances
49:25 – Top reasons vet school applicants are denied admission
57:07 – Final thoughts
Resources mentioned in this episode
Colorado State University
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- CSU DVM Program
- CSU DVM Application Website
- Email: dvmadmission@colostate.edu
AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges):
- Main site - https://www.aavmc.org/
- Admissions requirements
- What to Know before you apply
- Letters of Recommendation
- VMCAS Application Website
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