Case Study: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine expands access for diverse applicants with Kira Talent

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine expands access for diverse applicants

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine wanted to make its DVM admissions process more equitable and accessible, especially for applicants from underserved and underrepresented communities. Using Kira Talent, the college sought to reduce application cost barriers, improve fairness in interviews, and identify students with the soft skills and traits needed for success in veterinary medicine.

Kira Talent implemented its asynchronous assessment platform to create a consistent, station-based interview experience and support a horizontal review process. The results were strong: the college interviewed 30% more applicants, increased diverse enrollment in the DVM program by 16%, and saw improved scoring reliability with less bias in evaluations.

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Jacque Pelzer

Associate Professor of Practice & Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions