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The VIN Foundation webinars provide helpful information to veterinary colleagues. If you would like to be informed of upcoming webinars, please join the email list via the Get Updates page.

VETERINARIANS: REPAY WISER

April 26, 2023: Choosing the right student loan repayment strategy for your situation can save you a ton of time, money, and stress — a concept VIN Foundation calls Repay Wiser. In this Repay Wiser webinar, student debt expert Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA covers common myths and misconceptions including loan forgiveness, income recertification, as well as the pitfalls and challenges associated with student loan repayment using real-world experiences.

NEW VETERINARY GRADUATES: CLASS OF 2023 STUDENT LOAN PLAYBOOK

April 5, 2023: Do you have student loans? Are you confused about how or when to get your repayment plan started? What’s the “best” strategy for paying your student loans now that you’ve graduated veterinary school? Watch the Class of 2023 Student Loan Playbook Webinar recording as Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA explains why ending your grace period early and starting your repayment plan ASAP is more beneficial than waiting.

PRE-VETERINARY STUDENTS: APPLY SMARTER TO VETERINARY SCHOOL

February 8, 2023: You want to be a veterinarian? Apply Smarter to veterinary school to save time & money! Explore the Apply Smarter to Veterinary School webinar with Tony Bartels, DMV, MBA and Rebecca Mears, DVM to learn how pre-veterinary students can Apply Smarter to veterinary school, increase their chances of acceptance, save time & money, and navigate the process during COVID!

VETERINARY INTERNS & RESIDENTS: REPAY WISER – CLIMBING MT. DEBT

June 8, 2022: Veterinary Interns and Residents — Do you know the best way to handle your student loans? Hint: It’s NOT deferment! Conventional wisdom in the medical training community is to defer loans while pursuing internships and/or residencies. However, income-driven repayment (IDR) is often a much better option for veterinarians pursuing advanced education who carry federal student debt.

Review the recording and slides for this recent webinar with Dr. Tony Bartels (a leading authority on U.S. veterinary student debt) to see if you are doing all you can as an intern or resident to save money and reduce your student debt stress from here on out starting today.

VETERINARIANS & VETERINARY STUDENTS: PANEL DISCUSSION ON SELF-ADVOCACY IN THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

April 7, 2021: In this webinar Dr. Matt Holland (IL 2017), 2016-7 SAVMA National President, VIN Foundation board member, former sportscaster, and VIN’s Student and New Grad Relationship Builder moderates a panel discussion with three student guests of the Veterinary Pulse podcast: Jonathan Dumas, Junior Saint Preux, and Justice Birdsong for a conversation about self-advocacy. In collaboration with the Ross University SAVMA chapter, these young future leaders discuss the relationship between diversity, equity, & inclusion and mental health.

VETERINARY STUDENTS: LEARN ABOUT YOUR STUDENT LOAN OPTIONS WHILE IN SCHOOL

March 13, 2021: For the SAVMA 2021 Symposium, the VIN Foundation created a three-part webinar series of its popular Climbing Mt. Debt presentation with Dr. Tony Bartels. This webinar approaches student loans clinically, like any complex medical case. It starts with a good physical exam of your student loans, discusses strategies to minimize your remaining school costs, runs diagnostics based on your career plans, compares short and long-term treatment options for your student loans, and evaluates the best repayment strategy for your circumstances. It also explores veterinary incomes and financial wellness during and after school.

VETERINARY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES: HOW WILL THE PANDEMIC IMPACT EARLY VETERINARY CAREERS?

February 26, 2021: As COVID-19 impacts unfolded, the veterinary community found itself in uncharted territory. From canceled externships and limited in-person learning opportunities to curbside service and increased demand for veterinary care, concerns and questions around the new educational and patient care models arose. The VIN Foundation’s Rising Leaders Committee held a webinar to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on transitioning from the veterinary school classroom to clinics, and life as a practicing veterinarian. The panel included a clinical year veterinary student and new graduate veterinarians in different areas of practice.

VETERINARY RESIDENTS: IT’S TIME FOR A STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT CHECK-IN

October 29, 2020: Regardless of your familiarity with student loans and various repayment programs, you’ll be glad you watched this webinar session. Join Dr. Tony Bartels (a leading authority on U.S. veterinary student debt) for this special Climbing Mt. Debt session to see if you are doing all you can as a resident to save money and reduce your student debt stress now and when you complete your residency.

VETERINARY STUDENTS: BORROW BETTER IN VETERINARY SCHOOL

September 16, 2020: This webinar covers steps veterinary students can take to borrow less in veterinary school and reduce future stress. This year includes a special surprise — no interest so far! Brought to you by the VIN Foundation in collaboration with VIN, UC Davis Chapter of VBMA, Student Doctor Network, and Drip.vet, join Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA and Lance M. Roasa, DVM, MS, JD to learn how to Borrow Better while in veterinary school!

CLIMBING MT DEBT: STUDENT LOAN TRIAGE IN THE AGE OF COVID

April 8, 2020: Major changes here are for your student loans. We’re here to help! In these uncertain times, reliable information is vital to stay up-to-date on how changes made by Congress and the Department of Education impact your student loans. The Climbing Mt. Debt: Student Loan Triage in the Age of COVID webinar answers questions and provides helpful resources.

Are you looking for a webinar you do not see listed? In an effort to provide the most up to date information only the most recent webinars are listed per topic. If you have a question or would like to provide feedback, our door is always open.