AVMA Announces the 2012 GRD Externs Washington, D.C. — Today, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced the 2012 candidates selected to participate in the Governmental Relations Division (GRD) Externship program which provides veterinary students with a four-week, hands-on introduction to public policy and advocating for the veterinary profession.
The AVMA Externship program brings veterinary students to Washington, D.C. where they will work side-by-side with the AVMA GRD staff in educating congressional staffers on the organization's legislative priorities; attend congressional hearings and briefings; and meet with a wide variety of veterinarians in all sectors of the federal government and non-profit organizations.
"The externship program is very competitive and we had an excellent pool of candidates to select from," said Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, director of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division. "The program provides students with the opportunity to learn how veterinarians can impact public policy on a national level, and exposes students to alternative career paths in veterinary medicine. When they return to school, externs are encouraged to remain involved in the political process and to educate their colleagues about the importance of advocacy on a state and national level.
The new 2012 Externs are:
- Elsie Ackley, Louisiana State, Class of 2014
- Eric Deeble, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2013
- Antonia Domino, Cornell University, Class of 2103
- Rachel Dory, Auburn University, Class of 2014
- Dana Koch, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2013
- Joe Pluhar, Texas A&M University, Class of 2104
- Kristin Pufpaff, Ohio State University, Class of 2013
- Shoshana Sommer, Cornell University, Class of 2013
- Lacy Strom, University of Georgia, Class of 2013
- Jessica Watson, Michigan State University, Class of 2013
For more information, visit the AVMA Externship Program website.
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