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Wild Careers: Animal Health & Science Course

Experience veterinary and animal health education and occupations! The WHASI (Wisconsin Health and Animal Science Initiative) summer course is a collaborative, experiential course that introduces high school juniors and seniors to regional veterinary and animal health related professions. The course is co-taught by university and private practice veterinarians and animal health professionals, veterinary students and undergraduate pre-veterinary students. Days are spent in the field engaged in aspects of large animal, small animal, wildlife, zoo and equine work, and evenings are spent in didactic and discussion based sessions geared toward reflecting on what has been experienced during the day and preparing for the upcoming days' activities. This two-credit undergraduate science course has long days, reading assignments, graded assessments, and an expectation of participation from all students and instructors. If you are a student seriously considering an animal-related profession, this course is likely to be rewarding, interesting, and incredibly fun.

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When: June 11-18, 2011
Cost: $675, includes room and board and 2 college credits

Application Process:

• Applications due by May 23rd.
• Acceptance letters sent by May 27.
• Accepted students will confirm their place in the program by making a payment before June 3rd.
  Payments can only be made after students are accepted. 

For questions or more information, please contact:
Katherine Jenkins
Summer Program Specialist
(715) 682-1353
kjenkins@northland.edu

 

Camp Itinerary - Wild Careers: Animal Health & Science

Saturday, June 11th

• Lake Superior
• Check-in 12-1 p.m. at Northland College McLean Environmental Learning Center and Residence.
• Welcome by Dr. Brower.
• Afternoon free to get settled in and unpacked.
• Northland campus tour at 2:30 p.m..
• Dinner followed by evening discussion 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet in residence hall for course overview followed by Introduction to Equine Medicine and Surgery and first Journal Club.
• Article title(s): TBA
• Discussion leader(s): TBA

Sunday, June 12th

• Benson Ranch; Horse
• 8 a.m. Breakfast.
• Pack for overnight at Benson Ranch. Depart by 11:30 a.m. - arrival at noon.
• 12-1 p.m. Horsemanship with ranch owner Ted Benson and physical exams.
• Lunch at The Ranch.
• 1:30 p.m. ride
• Dinner at camp.

Monday, June 13th

• Horse Ride
• 8-9 a.m. Breakfast at camp.
• Morning ride. Departure by 11:30 a.m.. Lunch at Northland. Afternoon free.
• Dinner at Northland.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Evening session: Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation. Round table discussion followed by Journal Club.
• Article title(s): TBA
• Discussion leader(s): TBA

Tuesday, June 14th

• Northwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
• 8AM Breakfast, pack lunches for the day.
• Departure for Northwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center by 9:15 a.m. - arrival at 11 a.m.
• Tour/activities/Q&A with rehabilitation specialist Carrie Canfield
• Dinner at Northland.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Evening session: Introduction to Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Round table discussion followed by Journal Club.
• Article title(s): TBA
• Discussion leader(s): TBA

Wednesday, June 15th

• Willow Animal Hospital
• 7:30 a.m. Breakfast, pack lunches for the day.
• Depart for Willow Animal Hospital by 8:15 a.m., arrival at 8:30 a.m.. Small animal medicine and surgery with Dr. Sammy Bletsch.
• Dinner at Northland.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Evening Session: Introduction to Large Animal Medicine and Surgery. Round table discussion followed by Journal Club.
• Article title(s): TBA
• Discussion leader(s): TBA

Thursday, June 16th

• Ashland Area Veterinary Clinic
• 7:30 a.m. Breakfast, pack lunches for the day.
• Depart for Ashland Area Veterinary Clinic by 8 a.m., arrival at 8:15. Large animal ambulatory calls with Dr. Dan Bloomquist
• Dinner at Northland.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Evening Session: Introduction to Zoo Medicine. Round table discussion followed by Journal Club.
• Article title(s): TBA
• Discussion leader(s): TBA

Friday, June 17th

• Lake Superior Zoo
• 8 a.m. Breakfast, pack lunches for the day.
• Departure for Lake Superior Zoo by 9 a.m. - arrival at 10:30 a.m.
• Tour of zoo clinic/Q&A with zoo veterinarian Dr. Louise Beyea
• Dinner at Northland.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Evening Session: Round table wrap-up discussion and review.
• Discussion leaders

Saturday, June 18th - Evaluations

• 8 a.m. Breakfast
• Turn in Journals, take exam, hand in evaluations, good byes, packing and departures.
• Check out from 3-4 p.m.