REVEAL Program
Well-trained comparative medical scientists are needed to meet the research needs of the 21st Century. Veterinarians currently are underrepresented in biomedical research, but their expertise is essential due to their comparative training, knowledge of spontaneous animal models of human disease, and experience in clinical practice.
The Tufts Residents Enhanced Veterinary Education and Academic Learning (REVEAL) Program was developed through an NIH R25 Education grant. The goal of the Tufts REVEAL Program is to attract veterinarians to academic and research careers. The program is designed to first create the desire to pursue research and then to nurture these candidates with strong mentoring and programs. The program also provides readily accessible research opportunities and removes common barriers to research.
The program includes:
- An academic seminar series that includes topics to foster an interest in research and to facilitate research training
- A multi-function website to facilitate research including web-based courses on laboratory techniques and applied statistical methods
- Short-term introductory research electives
- Intensive research training electives
- An active mentoring program
Advisory Committee Members
- Lisa M. Freeman, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM (Nutrition), Chair
- Mary Labato, D.V.M., DACVIM
- Cheryl London, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM (Oncology)
- Leslie Sharkey, Ph.D., D.V.M., DACVP
- Cynthia Leveille-Webster, D.V.M., DACVIM