The Summer Work Experience Program is coordinated by the UCGHI Planetary Health Center of Expertise at the UC Davis One Health Institute, in partnership with the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Cooperative Extension and other host organizations. This program offers students a unique hands-on opportunity to work on projects related to natural resources, agriculture, climate change, health and nutrition, youth development and environmental policy.

This annual event is organized by members of two student clubs based at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine - WAAM (Wildlife & Aquatic Animal Medicine) and AEMC (Avian & Exotic Medicine Club) - with support from the One Health Institute.

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The mission of the One Health Institute (OHI) is to work at the interface of animals, people, and the environment to solve complex problems impacting health and conservation. As we work to solve these complex problems, it is our responsibility to use our research, teaching, advocacy, and academic leadership to fight the widespread adversities that disproportionately harm BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students, faculty, staff, and communities around the world.

Today, we continue our Student Experiences in One Health series sharing first-hand accounts and experiences learning, studying, and advancing the One Health approach. This guest post features Will Swain, a 2021 Rx One Health Field Institute participant, highlighting his experience.

Today, we continue our Student Experiences in One Health series sharing first-hand accounts and experiences learning, studying, and advancing the One Health approach. This guest post features a video from Sri Lankan veterinarian Dr. Ruwini Rupasinghe, a 2021 Rx One Health Field Institute participant, highlighting her experience in this immersive course!

Today, we continue our Student Experiences in One Health series sharing first-hand accounts and experiences learning, studying, and advancing the One Health approach. This guest post features Jacqueline Nguyen, a 2021 Rx One Health Field Institute participant, highlighting her experience.

Today, we continue our Student Experiences in One Health series sharing first-hand accounts and experiences learning, studying, and advancing the One Health approach. This guest post features a video from Juan Pablo Fimbres Macias, a 2021 Rx One Health Field Institute participant, highlighting his experience traveling from Mexico to learn about One Health!

Today, we continue our Student Experiences in One Health series sharing first-hand accounts and experiences learning, studying, and advancing the One Health approach. This guest post from Ana Hernandez, a 2021 Rx One Health Field Institute participant, highlights her experience traveling from Mexico to learn about One Health across the mountains and seas of California!

We recently launched a new series, Student Experiences in One Health, to share first-hand accounts and experiences learning, studying, and advancing the One Health approach. We continue our spotlight on the Rx One Health Field Institute with a guest post from Pallavi Oruganti who participated in the two-week course. Learn all about her experience and watch a highlight reel of her favorite moments! 

The One Health Institute is committed to educating and training professionals in the One Health approach.