Starting Gate
Are you a veterinary student? Whether you're just starting to explore equine medicine or are already committed to the path, Starting Gate is here to help you feel more prepared, confident, and connected.
Get to Know The Program
What's Offered:
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8 virtual sessions each year focused on equine-specific business and personal-development topics
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Led by experienced equine vets and Decade One alumni
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Access to a learning platform with over 15 recorded webinars
Topics Include:
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Career planning & externships
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Job offers, contracts, and compensation
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Student loans & financial literacy
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Balancing your career and personal life
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And much more!
Eligibility:
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Veterinary students or interns interested in equine practice
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Willingness to engage and grow
Live Learning Opportunities
We offer monthly live webinars where students can join peers and established equine vets for real-time discussion, learning, and Q&A. Topics are chosen to be directly helpful to students in the trenches of their veterinary education.
On-Demand Resources
Members now have full access to our new Starting Gate Resource Hub, where you can watch all previously recorded webinars whenever it fits your schedule. The resource hub will be updated regularly as new recordings and other resources and student opportunities become available.
Join Starting Gate
Thanks to generous support from the AAEP and The Foundation For The Horse, becoming a Starting Gate members is now completely free. The Starting Gate program is designed similarly to Decade One and aims to provide education and support to students.
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