Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex is a weekly podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the clinical and research discoveries published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). Tune in to learn about cutting-edge veterinary research and gain in-depth insights you won’t find anywhere else. Come away with knowledge you can put to use in your own practice – along with a healthy dose of inspiration to remind you what you love about veterinary medicine.
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Journal Award Winner Minisode: From Award-Winning Research to Veterinary Practice
What if you could enhance the success of surgical interventions in animals through a simple addition to a procedure? Join us on this fascinating episode of Veterinary Vertex as we welcome Richard Pan, one of the 2024 JAVMA Student Award winners. Listen in as Richard shares his reaction to winning an AVMA Journal Award and how it has influenced his career path. Richard emphasizes the importance of passionate projects and strong mentorship in achieving research success. Richard also offers insightful advice for veterinary students aiming to publish their work. And for a touch of fun, we explore which superpower Richard would choose and why it's so fitting for a dedicated veterinarian. Don’t miss this episode packed with inspiration and practical wisdom from a rising star in veterinary surgery.
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You are listening to Veterinary Vertex, a podcast of the AVMA Journals. In this episode we chat with JAVMA Student Award winner, richard Pan.
Speaker 2:Welcome to Veterinary Vertex. I'm Editor-in-Chief Lisa Fortier, and I'm joined by Associate Editor Sarah Wright. Today we have Richard joining us. Richard, congratulations again, and thank you so much for taking time to be with us here today.
Speaker 3:Thanks for having me.
Speaker 1:All right, let's learn more about Richard and the manuscripts. Richard, you were a student award winner for your JAPMA article. Addition of two full thickness simple interrupted sutures to standard incisional gastropexy increases gastropexy biomechanical strength. What was your reaction when you found out that you were nominated? And then when you found out you had won?
Speaker 3:Thank you. I was genuinely surprised and thrilled when I found out I had been nominated for this award. It was an honor just to be considered alongside so many talented peers, and when I learned I had actually won, I felt a great sense of accomplishment and gratitude. It was incredibly rewarding to see my hard work and dedication recognized in this way.
Speaker 1:We're super excited to offer this opportunity for our students, interns and house officers.
Speaker 2:Yeah well deserved, Richard. In general, what sparked your research interest in soft tissue surgery?
Speaker 3:My interest in soft tissue surgery was sparked during my I would say my clinical rotation veterinary school. I was fascinated by the intricate techniques and the significant impact a successful surgical intervention can have on animals' recovery and relieving the mood of the animal owner. And soft tissue surgery in particular combines precision, skill and a deep understanding of anatomy, which I found incredibly rewarding.
Speaker 2:That's great. You know we're really excited at the AVMA in general and, of course, in the journals that are part of the AVMA, to be able to offer this initiative for residents, interns and students as well. For you in particular, how has winning this award affected your outlook on a career path?
Speaker 3:It has a profound impact on my outlook. It has reinforced my passion for research and clinical practice in veterinary surgery and, while I'm currently doing my PhD in cancer biology right now, the recognition has boosted my confidence, which is very important for my whole career and has encouraged me to pursue further innovation and excellence for my research.
Speaker 3:That's great to hear, so how has your training prepared you to write this manuscript? My training provided me a solid foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of venereal surgery. Through my clinical rotation and internships, I gained hands-on experience in soft tissue surgery, and my mentor, dr Tony Mann, emphasized the importance of meticulous technique and biomechanical considerations, and they are very important for the research presented in my manuscript. And additionally, my training process included an extensive coursework and seminars on research methodologies, statistical analysis and scientific writing. The education equipped me with my skills to design robust experiments, analyze data and communicate my findings clearly. The support and guidance from my mentors and colleagues through this research and writing purpose were invaluable. They helped me to refine my work and ensure its scientific rigor and relevance.
Speaker 1:Well, we look forward to hopefully seeing your future manuscripts.
Speaker 3:Sure.
Speaker 1:So what advice would you share with veterinary students that are hoping to publish manuscripts?
Speaker 3:I think there are two most important things. First is to find a passionate topic. Choose a research project that interests you. Your passion for the subject will keep you motivated through the research and writing process. And the second most important thing is to find good mentors who are experienced in research and publication. Their guidance and feedback will be invaluable in shaping your research and improving your manuscript. My mentor has played a very important role in my research and without him it wouldn't be possible to publish my research in the Javma.
Speaker 2:I'm sure he's very proud of you. It's a wonderful feeling to be a mentor as well, so it's a good reciprocal relationship. If you could be a superpower, richard, what would it be and why?
Speaker 3:As veterinarians, we can see why healing is so important. During my practice, I've seen the impact that illness and injury can have on animals and their owners. The power to heal would allow me to evaluate such suffering and improve the quality of life for countless animals and humans.
Speaker 1:Yeah, that's a good one, spoken like someone who's definitely submitted a manuscript around a veterinary surgery. So the power of healing is something that most veterinarians would probably want to have.
Speaker 3:Yeah.
Speaker 1:Yeah, no, that would be super, super cool, so definitely something that people are going to want to have. Thank you again, richard, for being here today and for submitting your manuscript to JAVMA, and congratulations, too, on being a Journal Award winner. Thanks again that you'd like to nominate. Nominate them today. Please see our website for further instructions. You can read Richard's manuscript in Jafma or using your favorite search engine. I'm Sarah Wright, joined with Lisa Fortier. We want to thank each of you for joining us on this episode of the Veterinary Vertex podcast. We love sharing cutting edge veterinary research with you and we want to hear from you. Be sure to leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or whatever platform you listen to.
