AASV Foundation LogoNational Pork Industry Foundation Veterinary Internship Stipend

American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation

Application checklist:

  • Read the letter (PDF version here, and also shown below)
  • Download and complete the Application; Use "Save As" to save the completed form as "YourLastname_Firstname_NPIF" (Doe_Jane_NPIF).
    • Use Adobe Reader version 8 or later on a PC to complete the application.
    • Apple/MAC users: The pdf "preview" application in Mac OS X does NOT work (the text you enter is invisible when we open the file!)
    • Do not modify the application form or save it in a different format. We need the form to be in the original PDF structure for data collection.
  • Update or create your 1-2 page resume; save it in .doc, .rtf, or .pdf format as "YourLastname_Firstname_Resume" (Doe_Jane_Resume).
  • Attach these two items (Application and Resume) to an email to aasv@aasv.org and send no later than October 19, 2015.
  • Do not send (or have your references send) letters of recommendation. Your references will be contacted as deemed necessary by the review committee.
  • Make sure your AASV Student Membership is up-to-date for 2015-16.

You will need a recent version of Adobe Reader to fill out the application form. Please contact the AASV if this is not an option.
 

$3,300 Veterinary Internship Stipend

Attention ALL Current 1st and 2nd Year Veterinary Students
No Experience Required

The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF) has provided funding for six veterinary students to gain experience in the swine industry through a summer internship with a swine practitioner. The NPIF stipends are intended for any 1st or 2nd year veterinary student, regardless of any previous swine experiences. Students with little to no experience are encouraged to apply. The swine industry is rapidly changing and evolving and there is a demand for veterinarians dedicated to this industry. The role of the veterinarian is vitally important in producing a safe, wholesome pork product in an efficient and responsible manner. If you have an interest in exploring the field of swine veterinary medicine, this is the perfect opportunity – you will gain valuable experience and be paid well.

Requirements for receipt of the stipend:

  • Be a 1st or 2nd year student at a veterinary school in the United States
  • Be a student member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) You may join here
  • Have an interest in gaining experience in the swine industry by completing a one-month internship with a swine practitioner
    • The AASV Student Recruitment Committee selects six AASV swine veterinarian members to serve as mentors. The Committee does its best to match the selected NPIF interns with appropriate mentors, getting input from both the students and mentors, and taking into consideration student goals, practice type, location, etc. The committee cannot guarantee availability of specific locations; the internship will take place wherever the mentor is located or will be traveling. Last year's mentors were located in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Texas. If you have restrictions on your internship location, please indicate that when submitting your application.
  • Apply to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) office by October 19, 2015.
    • Complete the application available online at www.aasv.org/students/2016_NPIF_Application.pdf. Submit your completed application and 1-2 page resume to:
      Email:   aasv@aasv.org (email submission is preferred)
      - OR -
      Mail:      NPIF Internship Grant Application
                    AASV Student Recruitment Committee
                    830 26th Street
                    Perry, IA 50220-2328
    • Please note: Do NOT submit letters of recommendation; please only include contact information for your references where it is requested in the application. The review committee will contact your references as deemed necessary.
  • Grant recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the AASV Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 27 - March 1, 2016, to meet with their summer mentor (an additional $200 travel stipend is available from AASV for student attendance at the annual meeting)
  • Grant recipients are also encouraged to attend the Leman Conference: September 17-20, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Grant recipients will submit a written summary and evaluation of experiences upon completion of the program

Please direct any comments or questions to Dr. Chase Stahl (AASV Student Recruitment Committee) at cstahl@fmtvets.com or call 515-851-7822.

Funded by: National Pork Industry Foundation
Sponsored by: American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation and AASV

The National Pork Industry Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) corporation. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote activities in the swine industry related to research and education. The Foundation grants funding to programs that will benefit pork producers and help to address the needs of today’s pork industry. The Foundation is administered by the National Pork Industry Council.

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) corporation. Its mission includes "supporting the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians interested in the swine industry." The AASV Foundation administers funding for keynote lectures at the AASV Annual Meeting, awards scholarships to veterinary students and graduate students, funds research with direct application to the profession, and funds additional programs designed to benefit swine veterinarians and veterinary students.