This is one of the most discussed topics especially in Clinical Genomics! Affordability, accuracy, feasibility and of course time consumption - based on these factor mostly, which sequencing technology is more suitable for clinics? Whole Exome Sequencing or Whole Genome Sequencing? (WGS or WES, WGS vs WES) So here's my 2 cents on this discussion! When it comes to DNA sequencing there has always been a raging debate over the choice of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) or Whole Exome Sequencing (WXS) for routine use. Whole genome sequencing (WGS), as the name suggests is the process of obtaining the entire genome. In most cases however, this is far from practical and only 95-97% of the genome is covered because it is technically difficult to sequence certain regions of the genome (high GC content, large repeat regions, centromeres, telomeres, etc.) with existing technology. “It’s very fair to say the human genome was never fully sequenced,” - Craig Venter “The human genome ha
What advice would you give to any aspiring candidate who is seeking to become a veterinarian?
As we have seen in the recent past, Boromir tends to be pessimistic about most of the things we could do and say. But do not let Boromir discourage you. Here are some tips for you to prepare yourself to start a career as a Vet.
Future Vet Website is an excellent place to start if you are looking for organised information. They advise you briefly about the necessary steps while you are in High School and as a College undergraduate. They also have lots of other interesting materials to read.
Otherwise here are my simple tips -
Firstly ask yourself whether you are an animal lover - there's no point in being scared of animals, hate animals or indifferent about animals if you want to be their guardian angel for the rest of your life!
Secondly be sure you want to be a vet for the right reason - to care, nurture, protect and save! and not for that Maserati you always wanted to own (Not that the Veterinary profession is high-paying, but it has the potential to skyrocket your professional profile if you put in the smart work).
Thirdly and mainly plan your path ahead - chose a few Veterinary practices around your locality, request the practice manager and the Vet to allow you to visit and observe them at work, do vountary work experience on weekends and evenings or may be get a receptionist job at one of those practices so you get the knowledge of the business and professional jargon.
And finally lookout for the Vet Schools of interest, find out if they have any entrance exams/tests, find out what is the minimum GPA required to enroll for admission to the Vet degree programme (you can always go to the Vet school's website, search and email the Vet school/University admissions officer).
Hope this is helpful.
Best wishes and good luck on your journey.
Venkatesh Chellappa (BVSc. & AH, MSc)
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