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Melinda's work combines: Medicine, Environment & Nature, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Putnam City
Bachelor's Degree
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Graduate Degree
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Oklahoma State University
Doctorate
Veterinary Medicine
Oklahoma State University
Certification
Veterinary Medical Officer
USDA
Certification
Equine Specialist
EAGALA
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Veterinarian and Equine Specialist:
Bachelor's Degree: Pre-Veterinary Studies
Graduate Degree: Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine
Certification: Veterinary Medical Officer
Certification: Equine Specialist
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
Maybe it’s too much to expect to be a Veterinarian.
How I responded:
It’s what I want to do and nothing will get in my way.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Asked for help; stopped trying to be Superwoman.