2004 Grants
Working Wonders Children's Museum
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| Children get the opportunity to "play doctor" at the Working Wonders Children's Museum. |
A $10,000 grant was awarded to the Working Wonders Children's Museum in Bend, Oregon to develop a kid-sized Pet hospital exhibit and teaching curriculum to educate children about Pet healthcare and encourage veterinary medicine as a career choice. The exhibit and curriculum will be able to travel across the country to cities with Banfield hospitals.
Since opening on September 30, 2004 the exhibit has been a smash hit! Several Banfield doctors were on hand during the grand opening to talk with children about proper Pet healthcare.
2003 Grants
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
A $35,250 grant was awarded to the AAVMC at Michigan State Veterinary School for their research on identifying the skills, knowledge, aptitude and attitude necessary for career success in veterinary medicine.
As a result of the research conducted by Dr. James Lloyd, admissions processes are being scrutinized in many of the US colleges of veterinary medicine. Furthermore, curricula are being revised and new initiatives in veterinary leadership development are being considered.
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| As seen from left to right, Dr. Bennie Osburn, AAVMC, Dr. James Lloyd, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Randy LaFevre, Banfield, The Pet Hospital |
