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The AVMA extern program pairs talented veterinary students together with the AVMA Governmental Relations Division for a four-week program that introduces externs to the breadth of public policy issues facing the profession and provides hands-on lobbying experience with legislators and staffers on Capitol Hill.
It's an opportunity to learn a facet of the profession that you won't find in school – and make a difference in shaping the profession at the same time.
AVMA provides $1200 stipends for ten externs.
Externship 2013 dates:
Externships run for four weeks. Applicants are asked to select first and second choice blocks from the options below. Note that May and June are the most popular timeframes, so applicants may select one or the other, but not both, when listing their choices.
January 28 – February 22
February 25 – March 22
March 25 – April 19
April 22 – May 17
May 20 – June 14
June 17 – July 12
September 9 – October 4
What do AVMA Governmental Relations Externs do?
Externs learn about federal legislative and regulatory processes and are actively involved in advancing the AVMA's legislative agenda in Washington.
Externs work first-hand on issues that affect the veterinary profession, such as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, animal welfare, funding for veterinary education, and small business and tax issues. As part of that process, externs work with members of Congress and congressional staffers.
Why be an Extern?
Externs gain valuable knowledge about the issues facing the veterinary profession today and enhance their skill sets and resumes. Externs are asked to problem solve, collaborate, adapt to daily changes in priorities, and influence others – all skills of immense value in every area of veterinary medicine.
What's more, there's no other place where you'll be able to use your unique knowledge and skills to make a difference in legislation that literally impacts thousands of people daily. It's a chance to take the learning from veterinary school and apply it outside of a clinical setting. And have a great time doing it!
Do I qualify?
YES, IF YOU:
- Are a member of SAVMA
- Have completed two years of a professional program at a college of veterinary medicine before beginning the externship
- Are interested in public policy
- Want to help advance the AVMA legislative and regulatory agenda
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU ALSO NEED TO:
- Think clearly and stay focused under pressure
- Be results-oriented, with a high drive to meet goals
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Relate well to people from diverse backgrounds in varied social settings
How do I apply?
SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION BY OCTOBER 12, 2012, for the 2013 calendar year. You'll need:
 Externship application, and your response to the case study- A curriculum vitae
- One letter of recommendation from a professor who is an AVMA member
- A personal statement, no more than 250 words, describing why you are interested in an externship, the qualities you would bring to the position, and noting public policy issues of interest to you
All requested information must be received by October 12, 2012 or application will not be accepted.
SEND APPLICATION PACKAGES TO:
AVMA Governmental Relations Externship
AVMA-GRD
1910 Sunderland Place NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
If you have any questions or would like to email materials, please contact 800.321.1473.
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