Become a Fellow

AVMA Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellowships

Veterinarians have an unusual set of talents that give them the opportunity to make profound changes, as long as they are given a chance to do it. Their broad scientific and medical knowledge is exactly what is needed to help guide decisions in the halls of power.
It can be easy to get tied down to a routine that allows our goals to get pushed back.
Whether you are finding a professional path, or looking for a new one, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellowships offer you the chance to make a difference in the veterinary profession and the world we live in today. Whether you have just graduated from veterinary school or have years of experience, the program gives veterinarians a chance to try something new and different.

What Does It Take To Be A Fellow?

• Must be an advocate for veterinary medicine*
• Have an interest in public policy and/or politics
• Demonstrate competence in an area of veterinary medicine
• Exhibit an interest in applying scientific knowledge to address societal/public policy issues
• Analyze, identify, and easily explain core scientific issues to a variety of audiences
• Be able to write persuasively and convincingly
• Must be an AVMA member and U.S. citizen
• Possess the ability to pass a government background investigation

Applications

Applications for the AVMA Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellowship
are due on February 12, 2010

In addition to the application form, your application package must include:
• A letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• A letter of support from applicant’s local, state, specialty, or allied veterinary medical association
• Two (2) letters of reference from professional colleagues
• A personal statement (no more than 750 words) describing your qualifications, commitment to veterinary medicine, and why the fellowship is desired

To download the application form please visit:
http://www.avma.org/advocacy/get_involved/fellowships.asp

Send completed application by February 12, 2010 to:
2010-2011 AVMA Fellowship Program
American Veterinary Medical Association
Governmental Relations Division
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

* The AVMA Congressional and Executive Branch Fellows are ineligible to serve on any AVMA or constituent organization legislative bodies, council, committees, task forces, or hold any AVMA or constituent organization offices while serving as an AVMA Congressional or Executive Branch Fellow.