The Derm Vet Podcast

277. Mentoring and preparing the next generation with Curtis Plowgian

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD Season 6 Episode 277

As you progress in your career in the veterinary field, how do you help prepare the next generation? Whether you are a specialist, general practitioner, technician, etc. there are always opportunities to mentor.

Curtis Plowgian, DVM, DACVD joins the podcast from Animal Dermatology Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. He wanted to discuss the opportunities he has had to mentor including lecturing for students at Purdue University and training residents (including one from across the world). Listen as Dr. Plowgian shares his experience of sharing love for dermatology to the next generation of doctors on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!


00:00 Intro
01:55 What sparked your passion for dermatology?
06:01 Mentoring and why Curtis likes it
17:56 Advice for students seeking mentorship and growing their skills
22:37 Outro