Avila University Pathway Agreement
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine and Avila University have established a pathway that supports Avila graduates entering the field of veterinary medicine.
SMUSVM and Avila University: Enhancing the Accessibility of a Quality Veterinary Education
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine (SMUSVM) and Avila University have partnered to further support future veterinarians and veterinary medicine leaders. The partnership offers graduates of Avila University Bachelor of Science degree programs the opportunity to gain direct entry into SMUSVM’s accelerated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, where students graduate in just over three years.
Through the new pathway, Avila University Bachelor of Science graduates who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent are pre-qualified for study at SMUSVM. Additionally, Avila graduates who wish to pursue their DVM at SMUSVM are granted a guaranteed partner scholarship of $10,000 USD, along with eligibility for other qualifying scholarships and grants that will help the aspiring veterinarians of today become the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.
“Avila strives to provide Education Without Limits to its students, and this unique partnership is another way we are doing just that,” said Jim Burkee, PhD, President of Avila University. “This partnership will provide unparalleled opportunities for our students, and we could not be more pleased to offer this program. We believe that international learning opportunities provide our students with unique perspectives and educational experiences that may not otherwise be presented in traditional program opportunities.”
Gerald Wargo, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at GUS Medical and Veterinary Schools (of which SMUSVM is a member institution), also expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, sharing: “We are proud to collaborate with Avila University. This partnership provides talented students with the opportunity to study medicine in the Caribbean and return to the U.S. or Canada for clinical training. We believe that partnerships of this nature will advance health care excellence globally.”
St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the lovely and safe island of Grand Cayman, which combines a uniquely beautiful Caribbean setting with modern amenities and services. U.S. students will feel right at home as they benefit from exceptional education and early hands-on training, which helps them achieve success on the NAVLE examination and in their clinical studies. Join the hundreds of SMUSVM graduates who have become practicing veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada.
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