AVM Middle School Program
Do you love animals? Do you enjoy science? Have you ever thought about being a veterinarian? Do you want to spend a fun, exciting week at Tufts? If you can answer Yes!
to any of these questions, then you should apply to the Adventures in Veterinary Medicine program!
The Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Middle School program is a fun and exciting way for middle school students to spend one week learning about being a veterinarian. In our unique, career exploration program you will have an opportunity to take part in lively discussions about some of the most important animal-related issues that face veterinarians today. The program includes lectures on various interesting topics that can include:
- Shelter Medicine
- Zoonoses
- Ethics
- Emergency Veterinary Medicine
Students will participate in animal related field trips, such as going behind the scenes at a local zoo or MSPCA, in addition to participating in laboratories and engaging in hands-on activities with animals. Share this exciting information with your family.
The 2010 AVM schedule is available online for your convenience in the PDF format.
Sessions
- Eligibility
- Students who have entered 7th or 8th grade as of September 2009 are eligible for all middle school sessions. Middle school applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You may apply to one session only as this program is very popular and the limited spaces fill up quickly.
- Classes
- Classes begin daily at 9am and end at 3pm Monday through Friday.
- Housing
- Middle school sessions are day sessions and do not include housing. Local accommodations can be found on the Visitor Information page. A list of additional accommodations is also available for your convenience in the PDF format.
- Tuition
- A tuition of $650 includes lunches, program materials, activity and laboratory fees, as well as transportation to field trips.
- Sample Schedule
- A Middle School session sample schedule is available for your convenience in the PDF format.