Are They Ready? Trials, Tribulations, and Professional Skills Vital for New Veterinary Graduate Success.

ABSTRACT: Stress and burnout levels are high among young veterinarians with the transition to practice being particularly challenging. This qualitative study aimed to capture and document the new graduate veterinary experience within the United States and which professional skills are most important for success during the transition to practice. The researchers sought to better understand this challenging transition period and provide insight for veterinary educators who are tasked with preparing new veterinary graduates for day 1 practice readiness. To gain a deeper understanding of the new graduate experience, a focus group was conducted with six veterinarians who recently graduated from four different U.S. veterinary colleges. Several themes arose regarding their experiences in the transition to

SUBMITTER: Reinhard AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8732754 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature