In 2020, four scholars were selected for the Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary听听Scholars Program (BIVSP). The scholars were assigned to the appropriate mentors. At the end of the program, scholars present their findings at the National Veterinary Scholars Symposium, co-sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. The symposium was virtual from Aug 4-6, 2020. After the symposium, the program coordinator call for zoom meeting to discuss听 the research experiences, iPoster presentations and other BIVSP program related agenda.听