2024 APVMA Symposium
March 8-9, 2024 • NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine
The annual American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Symposium is designed to expose pre-veterinary students to the diversity of the profession, while also providing networking opportunities. Representatives from various colleges of veterinary medicine will be in attendance to familiarize students with their schools, as well as educate students of the opportunities available at each school.
The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine will host 600 pre-veterinary students March 8th through 9th for the 2024 symposium. With lectures and labs led by experts in the field, students will be exposed to common practices and advanced techniques in the veterinary profession.
Symposium Schedule Overview
Friday, March 8th
- 3:00PM-6:00PM • Check In at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills
- 6:00PM-8:00PM • Dinner hosted by St. George’s University at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills Grand Ballroom
- 8:00PM-8:30PM • Scavenger Hunt
- 8:30PM-10:00PM • Pre-Vet Olympics & Anatomy Bowl
Saturday, March 9th
- 6:00AM-7:30AM • Transportation from the Hilton to the NCSU CVM
- 7:00AM-7:45AM • Breakfast at the NCSU CVM
- 8:00AM-5:00PM • Lectures & Labs
- 4:30PM-6:00PM • Transportation from the NCSU CVM to the Hilton
- 6:30PM-8:30PM • Dinner hosted by Ross University at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills Grand Ballroom
- 9:30PM-11:00PM • APVMA After Party
Lecture Schedule
| C-120 | B-112 | A-101 | B-104 | D-239 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM-8:50AM | |||||
| 9:00AM-9:50AM | Equine Orthopedics: Why Are Horses "Lame"? | Window Into Health: Exotic Amphibian Management | Research Veterinarians: Pioneering the Future | Careers In Government Panel | Navigating the VMCAS** |
| 10:00AM-10:50AM | Bone Marrow Transplants In Small Animals | How to Own and Operate a Food Animal Clinic | First In Flight: Avian Medicine | Combatting Pet Anxiety | Career Mapping: Your Pre-Veterinary Journey |
| 11:00AM-11:50AM | Protecting Your Mental Health | Becoming a Veterinary Surgeon | More Than a Mouse Doctor: Laboratory Animal Medicine | Carnivore Case Studies | Mock Interviews |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch | ||||
| 1:00PM-1:50PM | Battling Pet Obesity In the United States | Window Into Health: Exotic Amphibian Management | Autoimmune Skin Diseases in Small Animals | Becoming a Competitive International DVM Candidate Panel | Mock Interviews |
| 2:00PM-2:50PM | Veterinary Forensics | Saving the Strays Through Shelter Medicine | Veterinary Pharmaceuticals in Animal Agriculture | Protecting Your Mental Health | Careers In Military |
| 3:00PM-3:50PM | Small Animal Emergency Case Studies | Radiology 101 | A Career In Veterinary Public Health | Common Mistakes to Avoid for DVM Applicants Panel | Career Mapping: Your Pre-Veterinary Journey |
| 4:00PM-4:50PM | Veterinary Care for the Scaley and Feathered | Calf Nutrition and Management | Navigating the VMCAS** | ||
**Upperclassmen Only
Lab Schedule
| Anatomy Lab | Clinical Skills Lab | RB101 | Necropsy Suite | Sim Lab | Riddick | Small Ruminant Unit | Equine Unit | Swine Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00AM-9:50AM | Pig Heart Dissection* | Suture Lab** | Canine Rehab Therapy Lab | Turtle Handling and Physical Exam* | |||||
| 8:30AM-10:20AM | Injections and Drug Calculations | Small Ruminant Management | Equine Muscle Painting and Handling | Swine Husbandry and Management | |||||
| 10:10AM-12:00PM | Sheep Brain Dissection* | Suture Lab** | Canine Physical Exam Lab* | Turtle Handling and Physical Exam* | |||||
| 1:00PM-2:50PM | Fish Necropsy: Anatomy and Gross Pathology | Hematology Lab | Swine Necropsy | Surgical Gowning, Gloving, and Draping** | |||||
| 3:10PM-5:00PM | Hematology Lab | Canine CPR Lab** |
*Underclassmen Only | **Upperclassmen Only
Lodging
The Hilton Raleigh North Hills will serve as the primary hotel for the symposium. A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted group rate for attendees. The room rates are as follows:
- Single & Double Occupancy – $123 + tax per night
- Triple Occupancy – $133 + tax per night
In order to receive the group rate, reservations must be made by Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
In the event that the Hilton sells out of rooms, the Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown will serve as the backup hotel. The room rate for the Comfort Inn will be $95 + tax per night for single or double occupancy. To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at (919) 828-1813 and reference the APVMA Symposium. In order to receive the group rate, reservations must be made by Thursday, February 29, 2024.