You are listening to Veterinary Vertex , a podcast of the AVMA Journals . In this episode we chat with JAVMA Student Award winner , Richard Pan .
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 .
Thanks for having me .
All right , let's learn more about Richard and the manuscripts . Richard , you were a student award winner for your JAVMA 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 ?
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 .
We're super excited to offer this opportunity for our students , interns and house officers .
Yeah well deserved , Richard . In general , what sparked your research interest in soft tissue surgery ?
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 .
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 ?
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 .
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 .
Well , we look forward to hopefully seeing your future manuscripts .
Sure .
So what advice would you share with veterinary students that are hoping to publish manuscripts ?
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 .
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 ?
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 .
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 .
Yeah .
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 JAVMA 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 .
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