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Side Effects: Language, perception, and reality (#188)
When we hear the term side effects, it often carries an implicit assumption: these effects are secondary, unintentional, and separate...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Behind the Price Tag: Corporate greed in veterinary medicine (#187)
Picture this. You walk into your once-cozy neighborhood veterinary clinic, expecting the familiar face of your trusted vet and staff who...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 8, 20244 min read
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Waking Up to Nostalgia: The joy of a perfect replacement (#186)
In 1976, as I prepared to leave Australia for what was intended to be a six-month world trip, my mother handed me a gift. It was a small...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 7, 20243 min read
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Selling Out the Match (2 of 2): When corporate funding and closed-door offers define veterinary residencies (#185)
[Continued from Part 1] Graduates begin viewing the match as a rigged game or an unnecessary formality. Similarly, institutions that do...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Selling Out the Match (1 of 2): When corporate funding and closed-door offers define veterinary residencies (#184)
The Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP) was originally designed to ensure a fair and transparent placement...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Hachiko: Japan’s enduring symbol of devotion (#183)
What would you do for someone you love? For one loyal dog in Japan, the answer was simple: wait for days, months, even years. Â A Tale of...
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Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Corsets & Chaos: The Rocky Horror Show in 1974 Sydney (#182)
Ah, 1974 - what a time to be alive! Bell-bottoms, disco fever, and the exhilarating wave of counterculture movements were all part of the...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Anatomy of Learning: Dissection vs. virtual tools in veterinary education (#181)Â
Many of the new and proposed veterinary schools are including the online teaching of veterinary anatomy as a cornerstone of their...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Early Is on Time: Respect the clock and others (#180)
Time may be free, but it’s the most valuable thing we can give. Early Is on Time, On Time Is Late, and Late Is Inconsiderate: A Lesson...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Scientific Writing (11 of 11): The Abstract (#179)
Think of your abstract as the elevator pitch for your research: you have only a few sentences to capture interest, convey the essence of...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Scientific Writing (10 of 11): Figures and Captions (#178)
A picture is worth a thousand words - but only if it's telling the right story. Â Â Crafting a compelling veterinary scientific...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Scientific Writing (9 of 11): Writing a Compelling Discussion (#177)
Ever wonder what separates a good scientific manuscript from a truly impactful one? It’s often the Discussion section - the part where...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Scientific Writing (8 of 11): Crafting Results (#176)
Your data tells the story, but the Results section is where it truly comes to life. Â Â The Results section is the backbone of your...
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Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Scientific Writing (7 of 11): Mastering Methods (#175)
The Methods section is your chance to ensure your hard work doesn’t end at publication - it becomes a cornerstone for future discoveries....
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Scientific Writing (6 of 11): Perfecting the Introduction (#174)
The introduction of a scientific paper is the first step in persuading readers to invest their time and intellectual energy in your work....
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Daedalus and Icarus: A mythical lesson in finding balance (#173)
The story of Daedalus and Icarus, an ancient Greek myth, is as timeless as it is profound. It offers a vivid exploration of human...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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Sir William Osler (2 of 4): Aequanimitas (#172)
In 1996, while seeking inspiration for a Commencement Address to the graduating class of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, I...
Rick LeCouteur
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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Scientific Writing (5 of 11): Effective Titles (#171)
In the world of scientific writing, a compelling title is more than a summary; it’s your first - and often only - chance to grab...
Rick LeCouteur
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Scientific Writing (4 of 11): Why writing well matters (#170)
In veterinary medicine, the power of your work lies not only in the discoveries you make but in how effectively you communicate them. Â A...
Rick LeCouteur
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Scientific Writing (3 of 11): Crafting effective Paragraphs (#169)
In veterinary science, your words can be as critical as your scalpel – precise, purposeful, and impactful.  Whether you're detailing a...
Rick LeCouteur
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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