Dear Editor,
It is interesting to note the amount of response to my short note several months ago, (Can Vet J 2017;58:1145–1146), regarding OVC. To clarify the comment made in the March 2018 issue (Can Vet J 2018;59:217), a second career person is not a student who has completed an undergrad degree, or MSc, or PhD; it is an individual who has been out in the real world working. I had several classmates with advanced degrees who progressed through OVC and have had wonderful careers. However, people try to justify the admissions process using neuro-research and behavioural studies, it does not address the concerns many practise owners across Canada have. Why is the Multiple Mini interview format being used with final year students involved in the selection process? It seems unlikely the process will change as long as prefrontal cortex comes into the discussion about veterinary school admissions.
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P.S. I hired a 2017 graduate who is a terrific person and excellent veterinarian, so OVC does/can get it right.