The admissions committee views a solid and broad undergraduate experience to be crucial preparation for successful completion of the veterinary curriculum. When evaluating an applicant, the committee considers both academic and non-academic qualities. When evaluating an applicant’s academic qualities, the committee members ask themselves: How likely is it that the applicant will be able to […]
The admissions committee views a solid and broad undergraduate experience to be crucial preparation for successful completion of the veterinary curriculum. When evaluating an applicant, the committee considers both academic and non-academic qualities. The committee members ask themselves whether applicants possess the qualities of a successful veterinarian and have a holistic understanding of the profession. […]
If you are among the top candidates from the regional program states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Utah for admission to the DVM program at Washington State University, you will be contacted for an interview. (Non-resident applicants, including certified applicants from WICHE states, are not interviewed.) The interview is a very important step in the […]
What is elk hoof disease? Elk hoof disease is a debilitating disease that causes sores on the feet of elk, in addition to deformed, overgrown, broken, or sloughed hooves. Affected elk are often observed limping or holding up a foot. Sporadic cases of the disease may have occurred in southwestern Washington earlier but the number of […]
Named in honor and memory of Dr. Robert Worthman in October 1982, and later, Paul Johnson in 2021, the Worthman-Johnson Veterinary Anatomy Teaching Museum on the WSU Pullman campus harbors several hundred animal specimens. The specimens, prepared and preserved by Worthman or Johnson, have allowed for significant contributions to veterinary medical education. Dr. Robert Worthman […]