Topic	Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training
Institution	University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Title	Dual Degree Programs in Veterinary Pathobiology
Description	In order to address human resource demands for veterinarians both inside and outside the academy, the University of Illinois offers the Veterinary Medical Scholars Program leading to both the DVM degree and another graduate or professional degree, MS, Ph.D. or JD. Because the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology has obtained three USDA National Needs Fellowship Training Grants in the area of infectious disease as part of nearly $3 million in extramural research grant support, all graduate students receive an assistantship and tuition waiver. New strategies for recruitment require credentials that surpass those required by either program separately. Some elective coursework may be taken to satisfy requirements for both degrees. http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu
Contact	Dr. Edwin C. Hahn Director of Graduate Programs Dept. of Veterinary Pathology University of Illinois 2001 So. Lincoln Ave. Phone: 217-333-8234 Fax: 217-244-7421 Email: e-hahn@uiuc.edu
Date Posted	January 2000