ASLAP Veterinary Student Summer Fellowship

The University of Illinois at Chicago provides the ASLAP Veterinary Student Summer Fellowship, a dedicated 12-week summer program for veterinary students actively enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary schools. This fellowship integrates rigorous academic training with practical, hands-on veterinary practice in laboratory animal medicine. Participants engage in multiple rotations focusing on small and large animals, primates, and surgical procedures, gaining proficiency in typical veterinary tasks like blood collection, surgery assistance, and animal behavior assessment. Academically, students are assigned reading material, participate in seminars, and complete a clinical research project, with a goal to enhance their expertise for potential board certification. Offered with a stipend and optional campus housing, the fellowship requires full-time commitment and adherence to health protocols, positioning students for advanced careers in laboratory animal veterinary medicine.