Information on distribution, awards and achievements on veterinary students across the UK

The RCVS have released data on exam results, awards and registration figures for veterinary students across the country.

Among other figures the results show an increase in the number of passes, and an even larger divide in the number of male and female students.

That’s the tip of the iceberg: for full information visit the RCVS site. The information is free to download.

Veterinary students are more likely to develop depression than human doctors, a study from Kansas State University has revealed.

Within their first year, 32% of veterinary students displayed symptoms of depression as compared to only 23% in human medicine. Pressure, difficult cases, an expectation to know too much and the spectre of euthanasia are all factors in an increasing rate of depression that is, unfortunately, largely ignored in the profession at large.

Depression and addiction are factors not spoken of in the veterinary profession, despite an increasing number of vets seeking help when it’s too late. We will be covering this issue across the veterinary profession in more detail in the future.

If you’re feeling down or just want to get something off your chest, visit Vetlife or ring 07659 811118 to speak, in complete confidence, to someone who wants to help.

For full details on this study from Science Daily please click here.

This is what we call a good blog! A student from Norway at the university of Glasgow has published a number of helpful notes, tips, diagrams and tests for students everywhere. This blog is handy for cross referencing with your own notes.

If you have blog you think would be of use to other veterinary students or if you know of one let us know.

Take a look here.

You can receive a huge discount off registration for full access to SEVC 2011 in Barcelona. To receive the discount you must either be a current student or have graduated in 2010/11. Please read more for details.

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