{"id":1955,"date":"2018-08-15T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2024-11-21T11:57:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T16:57:43","slug":"pvrf18-pvm-inspires-future-veterinarians-at-the-2018-boiler-vet-camps-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/pvrf18-pvm-inspires-future-veterinarians-at-the-2018-boiler-vet-camps-2.php","title":{"rendered":"PVM Inspires Future Veterinarians at the 2018 Boiler Vet Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the course of two weeks in June, Purdue Veterinary Medicine hosted 100 campers to give them a first-hand look into the world of veterinary medicine. Unique in Indiana due to its week-long immersive, in-residence format, Boiler Vet Camp (BVC) provides participants with a preview of the roles of veterinary healthcare professionals through the contributions of a strong, broad team of faculty and staff with diverse representation, and dedicated 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> year DVM student camp counselors. BVC opens the pipeline between the college and young people by fueling the campers\u2019 interests and getting them thinking at an early age about their future careers.<\/p>\n

\"2018

Participants in the 2018 Junior Boiler Vet Camp and their camp counselors are joined by PVM administrators.<\/p><\/div>\n

The 11th<\/sup> annual Junior Camp, June 10-17, welcomed 8th<\/sup> and 9th<\/sup> graders who aspire to be in the field of veterinary medicine. The campers participated in a week\u2019s worth of hands-on learning sessions including: \u201cCud It Out,\u201d \u201cDissecting to the Heart of It,\u201d \u201cFish Need Doctors Too,\u201d \u201cAfter They Are Gone,\u201d \u201cWelcome to the Blood Bank,\u201d and \u201cFrom Our Farm to Yours,\u201d which highlighted the different roles veterinarians and veterinary nurses can play. They also got to visit the Indianapolis Zoo for a behind the scenes tour and Fair Oaks to explore the Dairy Farm and Pig Adventure areas. The Indiana Board of Animal Health also engaged with the students in an interactive session about regulatory veterinary medicine titled, \u201cThe Amazing Trace.\u201d The grand finale of the busy week occurred when the campers gave team presentation to their families, fellow campers, and counselors about a real case that the campers had to evaluate and determine the appropriate treatment. This closing ceremony was titled, \u201cFollow the Clues.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Senior

2018 Senior Boiler Vet Camp participants with members of the PVM administration and camp counselors.<\/p><\/div>\n

Diving right into the next camp, the Boiler Vet Camp team checked-in 50 senior campers on Sunday, June 17, for an exciting week focusing on dogs. The 9th<\/sup> annual Senior Boiler Vet Camp was open to high school students in grades 10-12. This year, BVC had 29 Indiana residents participate, with the remaining campers traveling from Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia. The camp is centered on teaching the campers about the overall wellness care of dogs, especially those that come from a humane society, and the roles of veterinarians and veterinary nurses in preparing dogs for adoption. To help learn about the various aspects of wellness care of shelter animals, teams of campers cared for 10 dogs brought in by the Clinton County Humane Society and the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County. Throughout the week, campers learned dog behavior and training techniques, performed physical exams, practiced life-saving skills, and learned about diagnostic blood work and the art of surgery. The campers also got to visit the Humane Society of St. Joseph County in South Bend, Ind., to learn the ins-and-outs of running a large-scale animal shelter. Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna Carol Ecker (PU DVM \u201964), who has retired from her position as medical director of the humane society, and her veterinary team met with the campers to teach about their roles in working with pets at a large shelter and the veterinary care animals receive in anticipation of them finding new homes.<\/p>\n

\"Senior

ICU\/ECC Technologist Supervisor Tami Lind helps senior campers as they sing \u201cStayin’ Alive\u201d – sticking to the beat while they learn how to properly administer CPR.<\/p><\/div>\n

During the closing ceremony, the 50 campers gave a special presentation to demonstrate what they had learned throughout the week. Boiler Vet Camp Student Director Brent Unruh, of the DVM Class of 2020, commented that his favorite part of the whole program is, \u201cThe last day when the campers can\u2019t hide their excitement, and the bittersweet moment of them being homesick but wanting to stay.\u201d By the end of the program, campers are able to take-away an understanding of the breadth of the profession and available career opportunities. The exposure helps the campers know what they truly want to do with their lives and if this is the right field for them. Dr. Jim Weisman<\/a><\/u>, assistant dean for student affairs, who serves as the overall camp director, explained, \u201cWe are cultivating the next generation of veterinary professionals and for me, being involved in that through these camps is an awesome experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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