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Sanjay Dick got an early start on his veterinary medicine career with a Fisher-Price stethoscope and a bevy of stuffed animals as patients. And now, Dick, who graduates from Eastern Mennonite University\u2019s MA in Biomedicine<\/a> program April 30, will be the first in the program to attend veterinary school.<\/p>\n

The Lancaster, Pa. native has been accepted into Virginia Tech\u2019s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in Blacksburg, Virginia. Many graduates of the MA in Biomedicine program intent on further professional studies go on to careers in human medicine, from osteopathy to physician\u2019s assistant or physical therapy programs.<\/p>\n

Dick, however, came into the program to prepare himself for the elite selection process. \u201cMy professors worked with me,\u201d Dick said. \u201cIt was a learning experience, and having someone to support you goes a long way.\u201d<\/p>\n

He was among 1600 applicants for one seat out of 120 at Virginia Tech.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think what stood out about me was my experience in veterinary clinics, starting in 10th grade,\u201d Dick said.<\/p>\n

He began his practical experience with an after-school job at a local vet clinic, walking dogs and progressing to drawing blood.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to help people and animals, and I felt strongly about the human-animal bond,\u201d Dick said. \u201cI wanted to help maintain the bond as a means to helping humans and animals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Later, he graduated from EMU with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2011. But the tug of animals was still strong.<\/p>\n

\u201cI came back to EMU because I love the atmosphere, the student-professor ratio, and the ability to feel comfortable asking questions,\u201d Dick said. \u201cI\u2019d heard good things about the program, and I started back when Dr. Roman Miller [professor emeritus] was still here.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also credits EMU\u2019s emphasis on servant leadership. \u201cYou are in a leadership position, but serving others, you are putting others before yourself,\u201d Dick said.<\/p>\n

Since 2013, the MA in Biomedicine program has prepared 27 graduates for careers as health professionals.\u201cThe EMU biomedical program challenges you to think about ethical situations,\u201d Dick said. \u201cThere are two seminars on developing yourself as a leader, which helped me professionally when I went out into clinics.\u201d<\/p>\n

His required independent research project was on kidney disease in cats. His thesis compared how treatment varies between rural and urban animal clinics in southeastern Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a common diagnosis for older cats, and is a complex disease,\u201d Dick said. \u201cIt\u2019s diagnosed sooner in urban settings, where pet owners more commonly have access to vets. And, they take a more conservative approach to treatment, such as a focus on diets.\u201d<\/p>\n

The research project brings students together with faculty advisors and community mentors to develop and conduct original research.<\/p>\n

“One of the strengths of EMU’s biomedicine program is our versatility in successfully equipping students to pursue medicine in a variety of fields,\u201d said Dr. Carolyn Stauffer<\/a>, program co-director. \u201cHis acceptance at Virginia Tech marks a significant milestone for us. We are immensely proud of Sanjay’s accomplishments as well as its significance for our expanding program.”<\/p>\n

Dick plans to specialize in small animal internal medicine at Virginia Tech. The four-year program is three years of classroom study, and one year of rotation, with the final step an internship and residency after graduation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel lucky pursuing a career I feel passionate about,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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