NOTICE: DUE TO REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS ANY NON-TEXAS LICENSED VETERINARIAN MAY NOT TREAT CLIENT OWNED ANIMALS AND THIS MAY RESTRICT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
If you have questions regarding this requirement you may contact the Texas Board of Veterinary Medicial Examiners at the following web-site. http://www.tbvme.state.tx.us/
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences allows veterinarians to participate in clinical experiences as observation only until the senior clinician has had the opportunity to access the visiting scholar's clinical skills. Following the assessment, greater participation may be allowed.
Visiting scholars seeking to participate in clinical experience at Texas A&M University should contact the Director of Student Services at least 3 months in advance and be prepared to provide the following items:
- Submission of a short written statement detailing the reason(s) why the scholar wants to come to Texas A&M and be assigned to the areas of study requested.
- Provide proof of current rabies vaccination, consisting of a copy of vaccination history including date(s) of vaccination.
- Provide proof of current tetanus vaccination, consisting of a copy of vaccination history including date(s) of vaccination.
- Provide proof of medical insurance, consisting of a copy of current medical card and/or policy number and company contact information.
- Submission of the Emergency Contact Form.
- Submission of the CVM Hold Harmless Agreement with original signatures.
- Submission of a form with rotation preferences and date(s) of attendance.
Upon receipt of the above information, written approval of the clinicians or faculty working directly with the scholar and written approval of the respective department head(s) will be sought. Communication with the visiting scholar as to the status of the request will come from the Director of Student Services.
Upon arrival at Texas A&M University the scholar must:
- Attend an orientation for visiting scholars.
- Provide a local address and phone number.
Upon completion of the time period at Texas A&M University the scholar will be evaluated using the Texas A&M rotation evaluation form UNLESS other evaluation methods are specifically required. If a specific evaluation instrument or letter is required, the evaluation instrument must be provided at the time of application and if a letter is required, details should be provided as to what information needs to be included in the letter. An address for the return of any evaluation(s) must be provided at the time of application.
Student & Faculty Foot & Mouth Disease Travel Protocols
If you are an International Visiting Scholar, you need to:
- Provide the information requested above in steps 1-7.
- Complete the English fluency form.
- Provide a short (1-2 page) resume/curriculum vita.
- Complete and return the Non-Immigrant Questionnaire.
- Provide an international airbill for return of J-1 visa application.
- Provide any instrument or letter requirement for evaluation.
International veterinarians participating in the scholars program come to Texas A&M University as part of the international faculty and scholars service exchange program of Texas A&M University. Additional information about the intended faculty and scholars service program can be located at the Office of International Studies website:
http://ifss.tamu.edu/J1_ExchangeVisitor_Forms.aspx.
To apply for any visiting scholar program please call, write or email:
Les Fiechtner
Director - Student Services
Office of the Dean
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4461
Office: (979) 845-5060
Fax: (979) 845-5088
lfiechtner@cvm.tamu.edu
