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I am originally from Mississippi, and I received a I am from Santa Clarita, Calif. I attended
bachelor of science degree in animal and dairy Loyola Marymount University in Los
sciences from Mississippi State University. I worked Angeles, Calif., where I earned a bachelor's
at a small animal general practice and completed degree in biology. Most of my experience
undergraduate internships at a specialty equine has been as a shelter medicine volunteer.
hospital, a small animal emergency hospital and the I plan to open a private practice in small
United States Department of Agriculture. I am animal medicine or a related specialty.
interested in emergency medicine and critical care.
Trusten Moore Amanda Munoz
I grew up in central Pennsylvania and I graduated from Florida International
majored in animal sciences at Penn University, Miami, and received my bachelor’s
State. I have worked with all types of degree in biological sciences as a student
animals in different settings, but my athlete. I worked at a small animal practice
main interests are in small and exotic mixed with equine medicine, and was
animals as well as avian and poultry involved in research of owl monkey behavior.
medicine. I hope to have an impact in I am interested in specializing in a field of
the One Health Initiative. small animal medicine.
Gabrielle Pagana Alexa Rangel
I have a bachelor’s degree in animal science I grew up in Beijing, China and came to the U.S.
from the University of California, Davis. In to study at the University of California,
school, I was involved in animal welfare and Berkeley. I volunteered at labs taking care of
behavior research and worked as a mantis shrimps and jumping spiders. I did
veterinary technician and surgical technician ecological field research and wildlife medicine
at various animal research facilities. My in Singapore and South Africa. My interest is in
interests include small animal medicine, small animal emergency medicine.
exotics and zoo medicine and research.
Ingrid Rodriguez Han “Emily” Sun
The Journey This is the first of three columns that will follow the class of 2020 through their first year.
Ryan Barfield was born in Southern California, but attended high school and college in
Washington. He has two bachelor’s degrees, one in zoology from Washington State
University and the other in animal sciences at Illinois State University. He has worked at a
multi-service animal care facility, a private practice and an emergency clinic.
“In applying for veterinary school, I realized that I not only needed to invest my time, I also had to bring my mind and
spirit into the process. I was excited to meet the faculty and see the facilities at WesternU. Coming from larger schools,
I initially felt that the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) campus was too small. Later, I would understand that the
intimate setting of the campus is actually very comfortable.
Ryan Barfield, DVM ’20
My initial exposure to the faculty was intriguing, as everyone seemed almost too good to be true. After my first mock Problem Based Learning
(PBL) session, I began to realize that I had a greater appreciation for this style of learning than the traditional classroom methods.
I appreciate the open access to labs, faculty, and content experts. Through the PBL process, I have been able to constantly evaluate my level of
knowledge of any subject, to push myself further to learn more and to gain a deeper understanding of the steps taken to get from the problem to
the diagnosis. It also helps to show the many paths that can be taken to arrive at the same answer.
Socially, I was a little nervous at first, as one of only 17 males in a class of 107, and I was unsure how I would interact and how I would balance
school and friendships. It was easier than I initially imagined as we were all in the ‘same boat’ while bringing different perspectives to the table.
I appreciate the insight and diversity of my class, respect them as colleagues, and appreciate their support throughout this process.
So far, this has been an amazing journey.”
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bachelor of science degree in animal and dairy Loyola Marymount University in Los
sciences from Mississippi State University. I worked Angeles, Calif., where I earned a bachelor's
at a small animal general practice and completed degree in biology. Most of my experience
undergraduate internships at a specialty equine has been as a shelter medicine volunteer.
hospital, a small animal emergency hospital and the I plan to open a private practice in small
United States Department of Agriculture. I am animal medicine or a related specialty.
interested in emergency medicine and critical care.
Trusten Moore Amanda Munoz
I grew up in central Pennsylvania and I graduated from Florida International
majored in animal sciences at Penn University, Miami, and received my bachelor’s
State. I have worked with all types of degree in biological sciences as a student
animals in different settings, but my athlete. I worked at a small animal practice
main interests are in small and exotic mixed with equine medicine, and was
animals as well as avian and poultry involved in research of owl monkey behavior.
medicine. I hope to have an impact in I am interested in specializing in a field of
the One Health Initiative. small animal medicine.
Gabrielle Pagana Alexa Rangel
I have a bachelor’s degree in animal science I grew up in Beijing, China and came to the U.S.
from the University of California, Davis. In to study at the University of California,
school, I was involved in animal welfare and Berkeley. I volunteered at labs taking care of
behavior research and worked as a mantis shrimps and jumping spiders. I did
veterinary technician and surgical technician ecological field research and wildlife medicine
at various animal research facilities. My in Singapore and South Africa. My interest is in
interests include small animal medicine, small animal emergency medicine.
exotics and zoo medicine and research.
Ingrid Rodriguez Han “Emily” Sun
The Journey This is the first of three columns that will follow the class of 2020 through their first year.
Ryan Barfield was born in Southern California, but attended high school and college in
Washington. He has two bachelor’s degrees, one in zoology from Washington State
University and the other in animal sciences at Illinois State University. He has worked at a
multi-service animal care facility, a private practice and an emergency clinic.
“In applying for veterinary school, I realized that I not only needed to invest my time, I also had to bring my mind and
spirit into the process. I was excited to meet the faculty and see the facilities at WesternU. Coming from larger schools,
I initially felt that the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) campus was too small. Later, I would understand that the
intimate setting of the campus is actually very comfortable.
Ryan Barfield, DVM ’20
My initial exposure to the faculty was intriguing, as everyone seemed almost too good to be true. After my first mock Problem Based Learning
(PBL) session, I began to realize that I had a greater appreciation for this style of learning than the traditional classroom methods.
I appreciate the open access to labs, faculty, and content experts. Through the PBL process, I have been able to constantly evaluate my level of
knowledge of any subject, to push myself further to learn more and to gain a deeper understanding of the steps taken to get from the problem to
the diagnosis. It also helps to show the many paths that can be taken to arrive at the same answer.
Socially, I was a little nervous at first, as one of only 17 males in a class of 107, and I was unsure how I would interact and how I would balance
school and friendships. It was easier than I initially imagined as we were all in the ‘same boat’ while bringing different perspectives to the table.
I appreciate the insight and diversity of my class, respect them as colleagues, and appreciate their support throughout this process.
So far, this has been an amazing journey.”
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