This one’s a game-changer. In Part 2 of his Ready Vet Go interview, Dr. Gersh Alaluf (Dr. G) takes a hard look at who we’re accepting into veterinary school — and what that means for the future of our profession.

🔥 Are we selecting for IQ over EQ? 🔥 Are perfectionists more prone to burnout in vet med?

🔥 Are schools doing enough to prepare students emotionally for real-world practice?

Joined by host Dr. Dani Rabwin, Dr. G unpacks how admissions criteria, mentorship gaps, and emotional blind spots are fueling stress, imposter syndrome, and attrition among new grads. He shares real stories of mentorship done right, burnout avoided, and moments that almost broke him — and why communication, empathy, and community are the true skills that will save the profession.

🧠 In This Episode:

• The theory that sparked Dr. G’s doctoral research: Attraction–Selection–Attrition (ASA)
• Why Ready Vet Go bridges the gap between what vet school teaches and what vet med requires
• Real-life board complaint stories — and how emotional intelligence helps prevent them
• How mentors can pick up the phone for their mentees in moments of crisis
• What to say when things go wrong (and how to say “I’m sorry” without accepting blame)
• The 3-part burnout triad — and how to break it
• Condolence card wins, thank-you boxes, and how to hold on to why you started this journey

Whether you’re a vet student, new grad, mentor, or practice leader, this conversation is a roadmap to sustainability, self-worth, and staying power in veterinary medicine.

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