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More than 100 students begin vet med studies

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The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed the 102 members of the class of 2016 during its annual white coat ceremony Aug. 12

The College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed 102 members of the Class of 2016 during its annual white coat ceremony. The incoming class is made up of 79 women and 23 men. The class features a variety of interests: 58 percent are interested in companion animal medicine; 11 percent in mixed-animal medicine, 11 percent in zoo animal and wildlife medicine, 6 percent in food animal medicine, 5 percent in public health, 5 percent in equine medicine and 4 percent in research.