Dr. Georgina Marquez is a small animal practitioner who specializes in internal medicine. She was born in Mexico and attended the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) for veterinary school. She completed her residency in internal medicine at UC Davis and currently practices in Southern California for the California Veterinary Specialists (CVS) Angel Care Cancer Center. Dr. Marquez is a true master of her craft and her passion for science, animals and solving difficult cases is what motivates her to be the best veterinarian she can be. Click to read more about Dr. Georgina Marquez.
Q: What factors influenced your decision to pursue veterinary medicine as a career?
A: I knew at a very young age that I loved animals and wanted to help them. I had strong support from my father who encouraged me become a veterinarian and supported my decision. As I grew up and went through the different science classes in middle school and high school I realized that I had a passion for biological sciences.
Q: What did you like about attending Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México?
A: The UNAM was a very diverse school. The vet school students were a mix of students that came from all over the country as well as some from the US and other countries. Many had different interests from farm animals, poultry, research, etc. In Mexico there was a great push towards production and so much medicine. Vet students came from the countryside where there were farms and were very interested in the production of farm animals for human consumption. During the time I went to vet school the population was 80% male and only 20% female. Most of the professors were males. Although we had a very strong medical program we also learned much about an "animal science" type program where the emphasis was in how to build a farm, what was the proper design to create an efficient farm, we visited slaughter houses, etc.
A: I knew at a very young age that I loved animals and wanted to help them. I had strong support from my father who encouraged me become a veterinarian and supported my decision. As I grew up and went through the different science classes in middle school and high school I realized that I had a passion for biological sciences.
Q: What did you like about attending Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México?
A: The UNAM was a very diverse school. The vet school students were a mix of students that came from all over the country as well as some from the US and other countries. Many had different interests from farm animals, poultry, research, etc. In Mexico there was a great push towards production and so much medicine. Vet students came from the countryside where there were farms and were very interested in the production of farm animals for human consumption. During the time I went to vet school the population was 80% male and only 20% female. Most of the professors were males. Although we had a very strong medical program we also learned much about an "animal science" type program where the emphasis was in how to build a farm, what was the proper design to create an efficient farm, we visited slaughter houses, etc.
Q: What would be an interview question you would ask an applicant applying to veterinary school?
A: Describe an adverse event in your life and how you overcame it.
Q: How did you make yourself stand out as an applicant to veterinary school?
A: The UNAM does not conduct interviews. Admission is strictly based on grades and admission exam scores. I made sure my grades in science and math were high and I made sure to score high on the admissions exam. Veterinary programs (and I know from experience as I have been in the interview committee for admission to Western University of Health Sciences) look for students who are not only likely to succeed as veterinarians based on previous history of perseverance and success. They look for students who will add to the veterinary school. They look for students that have a strong, well founded character, that will contribute towards making the school an even better school. They look for well rounded individuals who have experience with animals but who also demonstrate other interests and accomplishments in other areas. Students who have struggled and over come difficulties should share these experiences with the school.
Q: What are you passionate about in terms of your specialty?
A: A veterinary internist is a veterinarian who specializes in non-surgical disease of animals. Veterinary internists have advanced and detailed knowledge of complex, acute and chronic disease states as well as their diagnosis and treatment. An veterinary internist has in depth knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology of non-surgical illnesses. I am passionate about solving difficult cases and helping animals and their owners have a better quality life.
Q: What do you want the attendees to leave with after your presentation at the conference this October?
A: I once heard a colleague who was studying for surgery boards say "you can't be a good surgeon without being a good internist". Knowledge of internal medicine provides a strong basis for any other specialty. I want them to understand that they should never give up on their dreams and that no matter what anyone says, they should apply and do whatever it takes to become a veterinarian. Our profession, in my opinion, is the best profession to be in.
You can learn more about CVS Angel Care by following this link. Don't miss the opportunity to meet Dr. Georgina Marquez in person at the conference for her presentation on Saturday, October 10. To register for the conference, please click here.
A: Describe an adverse event in your life and how you overcame it.
Q: How did you make yourself stand out as an applicant to veterinary school?
A: The UNAM does not conduct interviews. Admission is strictly based on grades and admission exam scores. I made sure my grades in science and math were high and I made sure to score high on the admissions exam. Veterinary programs (and I know from experience as I have been in the interview committee for admission to Western University of Health Sciences) look for students who are not only likely to succeed as veterinarians based on previous history of perseverance and success. They look for students who will add to the veterinary school. They look for students that have a strong, well founded character, that will contribute towards making the school an even better school. They look for well rounded individuals who have experience with animals but who also demonstrate other interests and accomplishments in other areas. Students who have struggled and over come difficulties should share these experiences with the school.
Q: What are you passionate about in terms of your specialty?
A: A veterinary internist is a veterinarian who specializes in non-surgical disease of animals. Veterinary internists have advanced and detailed knowledge of complex, acute and chronic disease states as well as their diagnosis and treatment. An veterinary internist has in depth knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology of non-surgical illnesses. I am passionate about solving difficult cases and helping animals and their owners have a better quality life.
Q: What do you want the attendees to leave with after your presentation at the conference this October?
A: I once heard a colleague who was studying for surgery boards say "you can't be a good surgeon without being a good internist". Knowledge of internal medicine provides a strong basis for any other specialty. I want them to understand that they should never give up on their dreams and that no matter what anyone says, they should apply and do whatever it takes to become a veterinarian. Our profession, in my opinion, is the best profession to be in.
You can learn more about CVS Angel Care by following this link. Don't miss the opportunity to meet Dr. Georgina Marquez in person at the conference for her presentation on Saturday, October 10. To register for the conference, please click here.