Supporting Positive Learning Experiences for Veterinary Students on Rotations in Remote Indigenous Communities in Canada.

This article focuses on how veterinary students are supported during clinical rotations in remote Indigenous communities in Canada, specifically through the Northern Community Health Rotation (NCHR) organized by the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Survey responses from students who participated between 2015 and 2020 indicate that students generally felt welcomed and supported both by the Indigenous communities they served and by their veterinary team, which included veterinarians and animal health technicians. Key factors contributing to positive experiences included long-term community partnerships, cohesive and supportive team dynamics, and opportunities for informal debriefing and social activities during downtime. The study highlights the importance of these elements in fostering student learning, cultural humility, and resilience in remote community-based veterinary education, with implications for similar rotations elsewhere.