Eligibility
Students must be in good academic standing at the time of application for any of the international opportunities. Refer to the Academic Standards document in VetZone for definition.
Academic Credits
Students can receive ISU credits for eligible international veterinary experiences. Study abroad credits count towards DVM degree elective requirements: VM1-VM3 students are required to have 4 credits of electives.
- Small animal and equine related experiences - follow the instructions on VCS 7496 Canvas page to start the approval process.
- Production animal and wildlife related experiences - email Dr. Yuko Sato (ysato@iastate.edu) to start the approval process for VDPAM 7496 (VDPAM 7496 course syllabus). Please follow the steps listed in this overview document.
Please note, students can only take up to 9 credit hours of 7490 level courses. Discuss other credit options with the faculty approver if you are reaching this credit limit.
Opportunities
Students are not restricted to participate in the programs listed below. If students find their own international experience, please discuss with International Programs Coordinator Xiaoshuang Wei (xswei@iastate.edu). ISU credits and the college study abroad scholarships are available to students pursuing independent experiences.
College Organized Programs
ARCAS - Wildlife Rescue - Guatemala
- Total hands-on experience on the program: 100+ hours
- Average number of cases seen per day: 6
- Species: primates, psittacines (birds), and reptiles
- Typical daily activities: patient monitoring, husbandry, capture, physical therapy, phyxial examination, case presentations, treatments, surgeries, and necropsies
One Health Service Learning in Uganda
Other Opportunities
Here is a list of programs ISU students have gone on in the past. ISU does not endorse or vet these experiences. Please contact International Programs Coordinator Xiaoshuang Wei (xswei@iastate.edu) for advising appointments or if you want to discuss any program in detail.