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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 ...
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 sta...
Program Highlights
Observe in the busiest sea turtle hospital in the world.
Go on a night walk to see and spot sea turtles on the beach.
Observe and shadow during emergency cases.
Learn from sea turtle veterinarians.
Learn the fundamentals of sea turtle anatomy and medicine.
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 MedicineLoop 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!
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Locations
- Palm Beach, United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Marine Biology
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
Availability
Years Offered: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
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
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Online Application
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