Featured Articles:
The Long & Short of Loan Repayment Programs
By Gina Luke, Assistant Director of the GRD
Shortly before or after achieving their dreams of becoming veterinarians, graduates begin the process of looking for their first professional veterinary position – a position that will, hopefully, meet daily living expenses and help repay their student More »
Student debt relief, unwanted horses among AVMA legislative priorities
JAVMA News
Student debt and unwanted horses are among the issues the AVMA plans on fighting for aggressively in the 111th Congress. The Executive Board approved these and a number of other recommended actions by its Legislative Advisory Committee More »
AVMAPAC Thanks Donors: Honor Roll Now Online
By Christine Baker, PAC Manager
The election season is (almost) over and we have another Congress under our belts. With the opening of a new Congress, it is incumbent upon AVMAPAC to recognize and thank those members who helped make the 2008 election cycle a success. For the first time More »
One Health Initiative Update
By Dr. Ashley Shelton, Assistant Director of the GRD
The One Health Joint Steering Committee (OHJSC) held its first meeting on December 3 at the headquarters of the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) in Washington, DC. The creation and funding of the Steering Committee was one of 12 recommendations from the One Health Initiative Task Force. An earlier informational More »
Meet the 2009 AVMA GRD Externs
By Gina Luke, Assistant Director of the GRD
Ten veterinary students have been selected as 2009 AVMA Governmental Relations Division, and GRD leadership is excited to have the future vets come to Washington, DC at such an exciting time for American democracy.
"I am absolutely delighted with the high caliber of More »
Regulatory Update:
Genetically Engineered Animals
By Dr. Christine Hoang, Assistant Director, Scientific Activities Division
In the Federal Register on September 19, 2008, both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA- APHIS), issued a request for public comments related to More »
Opportunities:
2009 Fellowship Applications Due February 12
The AVMA is now accepting applications for 2009-2010 AVMA Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellowships, but hurry, because the application deadline is February 12. The AVMA Fellowship Program offers veterinarians the opportunity to spend a year in Washington, D.C., working in the federal government as a scientific resource. The Fellowships are intended to help veterinarians garner a better understanding of the governmental process, gain insight into the future of science and the veterinary profession, while at same time assisting in creating the legislation and regulations that affect our nation and profession. Learn more.
Wanted: All-Star Advocates
All-Star Advocates are the AVMA's liaison in Congressional Districts. What does that mean? It means that you are the point person the AVMA and Congress will turn to for advice, advocacy and leadership in your very own community. You will work with other veterinarians in your district to develop strong relationships with your legislators and help the AVMA advance our legislative agenda. Sound daunting? Don't worry, we'll train you and help you every step of the way. For more information, e-mail Christine Baker.
Join us on Facebook
Join the more than 700 supporters of the Congressional Advocacy Network (AVMA-CAN) – including hundreds of people not affiliated with the veterinary profession – on the popular social networking site Facebook! AVMA-CAN now has a Facebook page and a Facebook group. Both are used to help grow the network and amplify AVMA's advocacy efforts. Action alerts and information on pending legislation can be found there. Both are open to all Facebook users, so we encourage you, your family and friends to join our group to help advance the profession of veterinary medicine. Find AVMA-CAN's Facebook group here and the page here.
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