Help Shape the Next Generation: Hosting Veterinary Students Through Early Clinical Experiences (ECE)

Live Webinar: Tuesday, December 1, Noon – 1 pm

Interested in helping prepare the next generation of veterinarians? Join Dr. Elizabeth (Liddy) Alvarez, Director of Early Clinical Experiences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, for an overview of the Early Clinical Experiences (ECE) program. Learn how preclinical veterinary students benefit from authentic experiences in general practice settings, what hosting involves, and how your practice can play a meaningful role in student learning and professional development. This session will highlight the impact of early clinical exposure on student success, discuss opportunities for practices to participate, and provide time for questions.

Speaker

Liddy Alvarez, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice)
Dr. Elizabeth (Liddy) Alvarez is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Director of Early Clinical Experiences, where she has taught since 2008. A leader in primary care and Spectrum of Care education, she co-chairs national AAVMC initiatives, helped found WisCARES, and has received multiple prestigious teaching and interprofessional healthcare awards, including the AAVMC National Distinguished Veterinary Teacher (2023).