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On becoming a vet
Author(s) -
Stobbs Christine
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.22.3.158
Subject(s) - coping (psychology) , transition (genetics) , psychology , medicine , nursing , medical education , psychotherapist , biology , biochemistry , gene
THE transition from being a student to being a practising veterinary surgeon brings with it many changes and new responsibilities. Coping with these changes can render new graduates particularly vulnerable to stress. In this article, Christine Stobbs discusses this transition period and provides some suggestions for helping to ensure that it is as pain‐free as possible.