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Florida Sea Turtle Medicine
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Join an exciting residential course on Sea Turtle Medicine and Rehabilitation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) in Juno Beach, Florida. Curriculum: Monday–Friday, we will be at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center from approximately 9 am – 5 pm for a full-time learning experience. This intensive course will provide an introduction to clinical sea turtle medicine and rehabilitation at one of the ...
Join an exciting residential course on Sea Turtle Medicine and Rehabilitation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) in Juno Beach, Florida. Curriculum: Monday–Friday, we will be at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center from approximately 9 am – 5 pm for a full-time learning experience. This intensive course will provide an introduction to clinical sea turtle medicine and rehabilitation at one of the busiest sea turtle hospitals in the world, with morning lectures in anatomy and physiology, therapeutics, diagnostics, and population health. In the afternoon, you will observe sea turtle patients during treatments and diagnostics. A necropsy lab is planned, as well as a night with the research team conducting nesting surveys on the beach. You will be learning from Dr. Max Polyak and his staff of...
Program Highlights
Learn clinical sea turtle care at one of the world’s busiest sea turtle hospitals in Juno Beach.
Observe treatments, diagnostics, rehabilitation procedures, and patient care alongside marine animal professionals.
Study under experienced marine veterinarians, rehabilitation technicians, and conservation specialists.
Participate in nesting beach surveys, necropsy labs, and conservation-focused research activities.
Experience an intensive weekday curriculum combining lectures, clinical observation, and real-world marine conservation work.
Quick Details
- Palm Beach, United States
- Summer
- Animal Science
- Marine Biology
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- All Nationalities
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Made me a better person
August 19, 2024by: Lisa MendezProgram: Florida Sea Turtle Medicine
Loop Abroad has truly made my resolve to become a person who works in vet-med stronger. The staff has made this experience engaging and truly unforgettable. I now feel like I have options for my future. I hope I'll be able to come back another time!
Program Details
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Locations
- Palm Beach, United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Marine Biology
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- Summer
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Online Application
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