On Episode 7 of Black in Science, I talked to Dr. Shyvonne Mathias, who’s currently working as an Emergency Medicine Veterinarian in Los Angeles, California. During this interview, Shyvonne openly shares what sparked her interest in veterinary medicine and describes her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland. After detailing her experience as a graduate student at Drexel University, Dr. Mathias outlines her time as a vet student in St. Kitts and Nevis. While regaling us with the lessons she learned when applying for residencies and internships, Shyvonne vehemently emphasizes the importance of perseverance, maintaining relationships with mentors and getting involved in research.

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