{"id":3852,"date":"2019-02-22T11:50:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T16:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=3852"},"modified":"2019-06-05T09:30:13","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T13:30:13","slug":"spotlight-on-students-meet-matt-schiffman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/spotlight-on-students-meet-matt-schiffman.php","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on Students: Meet Matt Schiffman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Matt pictured with his dog \u201cDucky,\u201d who he adopted from the canine educator program.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The focus of this week\u2019s Vet Gazette \u201cSpotlight on Students\u201d is SAVMA\nPurdue President-elect Matt Schiffman, of the DVM Class of 2021. Originally\nfrom New Jersey, Matt chose to pursue a career in veterinary medicine because\nof his long-term passion for animals.  \u201cThroughout\nmy life I have always gravitated towards animals,\u201d Matt explained.  His interest in veterinary medicine surfaced when\nhe was in high school and began volunteering at a local small animal hospital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt completed his undergraduate studies in veterinary and biomedical\nsciences at Penn State University before coming to Purdue. He chose Purdue Veterinary\nMedicine because he believed in both the curriculum and the \u201call in this\ntogether\u201d mindset that he sensed in the College. The family atmosphere that was\nevident during the interview process set the College apart from the other\nschools he was considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since enrolling, Matt has found that the College of Veterinary\nMedicine\u2019s Office of Global Engagement<\/a> has played a significant role in his enjoyment\nof his educational experience. His interaction with the office led him to a\nstudy abroad opportunity in Mexico, where he learned about marine mammal\nmedicine as he gained hands-on experience with physical exams and diagnostic\ntests on dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, and sea lions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt\u2019s involvement in SAVMA Purdue has given him experience in collaboration,\nleadership, and communication. As president-elect, Matt has been able to work\nwith students and staff throughout the College and assist in alumni relations\nactivities. Matt looks forward to having additional involvement in various areas\nof the College as next year\u2019s SAVMA Purdue president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After veterinary school, Matt plans to work in a small animal practice\nand eventually open up a practice of his own. During his time in veterinary\nschool, he has realized how much he enjoys clinical pathology. \u201cBloodwork is\nsuch an important piece to the diagnostic puzzle,\u201d Matt said.  \u201cI really enjoy thinking about the snapshot\nin time we take and how it relates to the big picture of what we are seeing in\nfront of us and how the patient is affected.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a member of the PVM family, Matt exhibits the core values of the College in his academic pursuits and extracurricular activities. As he accepts his role of SAVMA Purdue president in the coming school year, Matt will be able to take advantage of even more opportunities to pursue his veterinary goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vet Gazette \u201cSpotlight on Students\u201d is a series featuring several student leaders in the DVM and Veterinary Nursing programs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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