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Addressing Veterinary Medical Education Needs in Texas: A Competitive Overview

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's report underscores the growing demand for veterinary medical education in Texas. Admission to TAMU's College of Veterinary Medicine remains highly competitive, with women comprising a growing majority in the student body, reflecting national trends. There is an urgent need to address the overwhelming demand for veterinarians, which surpasses both current and projected supply. Recommendations include expanding enrollments at TAMU, supporting the recruitment of large animal veterinarians, and targeting Hispanic and African American populations for outreach efforts.

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Addressing Veterinary Medical Education Needs in Texas: A Competitive Overview

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  1. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Projecting the Need for Veterinary Medical Education in Texas January 29, 2009

  2. Admission to the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine is highly competitive.

  3. Women are in a growing majority at the TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine, as they are in Veterinary schools across the nation.

  4. Demand for veterinarians exceeds current and projected supply

  5. Recommendations • No new College of Veterinary Medicine • Expand enrollments at the TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine • Support efforts to increase number of large animal veterinarians • Target Hispanic and African American populations for recruitment

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