Academic Visitors
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center does not require a fee for students and veterinarians from other institutions, both domestic and abroad, to visit the Equine Medical, however all arrangements for and expenses related to housing, board, transportation, and required insurance coverage are the visitor’s responsibility, as well as rabies immunization and visa. All requests to visit the Equine Medical Center are reviewed on a first come, first served basis and are approved only when openings are available in clinical and academic schedules.
Visiting Student Externship
Visiting students in at least the third year of veterinary studies may take a three- or six-week clerkship with senior veterinary students of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. A written evaluation will be provided at the end of the practicum if required. Refer to the Fourth Year Veterinary Student Standards (PDF) for further information regarding Student Clerkship #9544.
To apply for a student externship, please send:
- a completed Extern Student Application (Word) (PDF)
- a copy of your Transcript
- a letter of recommendation from your student advisor to:
Dr. Anne M. Desrochers
Attn: Mrs. Nancy Collins
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
PO Box 1938
Leesburg, VA 20177
Email: nmcolins@vt.edu
All documents must be in English or accompanied by an English translation. You will be contacted by email if your application has been approved and informed regarding further requirements.
Visiting Veterinarians
Veterinarians interested in coming to the Equine Medical Center should contact the appropriate faculty member by email to request an invitation. Include in the request your interest in the EMC and the specific aim of your visit. If you receive an invitation to visit you will be contacted by email regarding further requirements.
Questions?
Please see our list of Commonly Asked Questions (Word) if you have questions about the Equine Medical Center Academic Visitor Program.
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