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Intern/Extern Program
Veterinary Internship
Public Health Internship
PAWS VETERINARY AND PUBLIC
HEALTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
The PAWS Veterinary Internship Program was established in 1998 to address
the lack of training in the field of the human-animal bond in traditional
veterinary medical education. In response to few opportunities for veterinary
students to gain practical experience in issues involving the human-animal
bond, a month-long veterinary internship program was established to provide
firsthand experience in the context of a private, nonprofit organization
such as PAWS. In 2003, this program was expanded to students pursuing
a Masters in Public Health. By having top students from both the veterinary
and public health fields as interns, PAWS fosters communication and cooperation
between the human and veterinary medical communities. PAWS believes it
is important for these fields to work together to ensure the mutual health
benefits for both humans and animals.
Every year two to four interns are selected through a competitive
process. This supervised, education-oriented externship involves public
speaking experiences, direct interaction with clients and PAWS staff members,
research projects, and field days with the local veterinary community.
The work is designed to train and educate potential leaders and professionals
who will have an impact in the field of the human-animal bond.
PAWS encourages intern applicants to propose their own research
projects in their application, particularly around the topic of health
benefits of the human-animal bond. PAWS is proud of this program and hopes
that it will continue to grow and develop in the future as more people
recognize the significance of healing and the human-animal bond.
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2008 Veterinary Internship
The PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) Veterinary Internship Program
is a 1 month internship at the PAWS San Francisco office. The objectives
of this program are to educate future and current veterinarians about
the significance of the human-animal bond, promote public health via education
on the health benefits and risks of animal companionship, and provide
experience with the operation of a community-based, non-profit organization.
In addition to engaging in an educational project at the PAWS office
and participating in the Food Bank, students have opportunities to participate
in field days with Vet SOS mobile veterinary services to homeless camps
in San Francisco and Pets Unlimited, a non-profit animal hospital and
community partner of PAWS. In the past, interns have assisted with:
* initiating a pilot study on the diversification of PAWS' client base
* developing the PAWS Safe Pet Guidelines, which published and presented
valuable information on the risks of zoonotic diseases to both the general
public and health professionals
*creating the Health Benefits of Companion Animals brochure which documentsthe
top scientific health benefits research
Students in their 3rd and 4th years preferred. One to two internship students
are selected yearly based on their letter of interest, background/C.V.,
and letters of recommendation. Internship possibilities are available
in the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2008. A stipend of $1000.00 is provided
to cover travel and other miscellaneous expenses. PAWS is not able to
guarantee housing.
The deadline for 2008 applications is December 15, 2007. To apply, please
submit a letter of interest, and C.V. by email to abrooks@pawssf.org,
and send 2 letters of recommendation to:
Andrea Brooks
Director of Education and Client Advocacy
PAWS Veterinary Intern Program
645 Harrison St Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94107
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2008 Public Health Internship
The PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) Public Health
Internship Program is a 1 month internship at the PAWS San Francisco office.
The objectives of this program are to educate future and current public
health workers about the significance of the human-animal bond, promote
public health via education on the health benefits and risks of animal
companionship, and provide experience with the operation of a community-based,
non-profit organization.
In addition to engaging in an educational project at the PAWS office and
participating in the Food Bank, students have opportunities to participate
in field days with Vet SOS mobile veterinary services to homeless camps
in San Francisco and Pets Unlimited, a non-profit animal hospital and
community partner of PAWS. In the past, interns have assisted with:
" assessing health and social service providers attitudes
towards pets and health
" evaluating the efficacy of conferences a means for information
distribution
" Assessed the values and cultural sensitivities surrounding pets
within the Asian, African-American and Latino communities.
Master's students in their 2nd year preferred. PAWS strongly encourages
applicants to initiate their own research relating to the human-animal
bond. Ideally, the project conducted at PAWS will lead to a master's thesis.
One to two internship students are selected yearly based on their letter
of interest, background/ C.V., and letters of recommendation. Internship
possibilities are available in the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2008. A
stipend of $1000.00 is provided to cover travel and other miscellaneous
expenses. PAWS is not able to guarantee housing.
The deadline for 2008 applications is December 15, 2007. To apply, please
submit a brief letter of interest, and C.V. by email to abrooks@pawssf.org,
and send 2 letters of recommendation to:
Andrea Brooks
Director of Education and Client Advocacy
PAWS Public Health Intern Program
645 Harrison St Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94107
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