Estudo dos destinos profissionais dos egressos do curso de medicina veterinária da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

This monograph presents a detailed study on the professional paths taken by graduates of the Veterinary Medicine program at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). The main objective was to investigate the areas of expertise and career paths pursued by former students after completing their degree. The research was conducted through an online questionnaire using the Google Forms platform and obtained a sample of 127 graduates who voluntarily responded to the survey. The collected data were statistically analyzed and presented in a clear and objective manner in this work. The results revealed a diversity of professional destinations for UFPB's Veterinary Medicine graduates. The majority of participants pursued careers in the clinical field, working in veterinary clinics, hospitals, and practices. Additionally, a significant portion of the graduates chose to work in agribusiness companies, such as farms, cooperatives, and animal food industries. Other areas of expertise were also identified, including academic research, where some graduates pursued teaching careers in higher education institutions. Furthermore, some opted to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses in the veterinary field. The data collected in this research provide an updated overview of the professional destinations of UFPB's Veterinary Medicine graduates. This information is relevant to the university as it allows for evaluating the quality of the program and identifying possible curriculum adjustments to better prepare students for the job market. It is expected that this study can serve as a basis for future research and contribute to the improvement of the Veterinary Medicine program, assisting in the education of more skilled and prepared professionals to meet the demands of society and the veterinary market