Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged
Welcome to the Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged Podcast! Join us as we highlight the impactful community partnerships developed by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Our goal is to inspire you to support these collaborations or even start your own, making a positive difference in your community.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged
Collaboration: Huntington University
Summary
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with Huntington University to offer a dual degree program in animal health and veterinary nursing. The partnership began in 2021 when the president of Huntington University approached Purdue with the idea. The program allows students to attend classes at Huntington University while also completing the veterinary nursing program at Purdue remotely. The curriculum is rigorous and requires students to attend school during the summers. The partnership has been successful, with enrollment numbers exceeding expectations. The program provides hands-on experience through mentorships at area clinics and a skills lab at Huntington University.
Keywords
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Huntington University, partnership, dual degree program, animal health, veterinary nursing, curriculum, rigorous, enrollment, mentorships, skills lab
Takeaways
- Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with Huntington University to offer a dual degree program in animal health and veterinary nursing.
- The program allows students to attend classes at Huntington University while also completing the veterinary nursing program at Purdue remotely.
- The curriculum is rigorous and requires students to attend school during the summers.
- The partnership has been successful, with enrollment numbers exceeding expectations.
- The program provides hands-on experience through mentorships at area clinics and a skills lab at Huntington University.
Important Links
Huntington University Animal Health + Veterinary Nursing Program
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Nursing Programs
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Partnership
02:55 Creation of the Dual Degree Program
05:39 Overview of the Veterinary Nursing Curriculum
07:46 Impact of the Partnership on Huntington University
13:34 Superpowers and Working Together
15:53 Toughest Decision or Challenge in the Partnership
16:21 Advice for Developing Community Partnerships