The winding path to a PhD in veterinary education

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Education Research
• Higher Education in Veterinary Medicine

Background:

• Master's and PhD programs in veterinary education are a recent development.
• There is a growing number of students pursuing advanced degrees in this specialized field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the diverse backgrounds of students in veterinary education graduate programs.
• To showcase the variety of research topics being investigated.
• To encourage new students to embark on research careers in veterinary education.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative insights shared by current graduate students.
• Exploration of student experiences and research areas.

Main Results:

• Students in veterinary education graduate programs come from varied academic and professional backgrounds.
• Research topics span a wide range within veterinary education.

Conclusions:

• The field of veterinary education research is expanding.
• Sharing current student experiences can foster the growth of future veterinary educators and researchers.