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Comment now: Educational curriculum standards
The AVMA Council on Education® (AVMA COE®) has proposed changes to its educational standard governing the curriculum for veterinary medical schools…
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Education council schedules site visits – April 2024
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 13 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2024.
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More veterinary colleges in line for accreditation evaluations
The AVMA Council on Education (AVMA COE) will have its hands full with 14 scheduled site visits for the remainder of this year. Among them are five…
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Puerto Rican veterinary school will open this fall
The Ana G. Méndez University-Gurabo (UAGM-Gurabo) School of Veterinary Medicine received a letter of reasonable assurance from the AVMA Council on…
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Call for volunteers: AVMA COE seeks new members
Applications are open for three volunteer positions on the AVMA Council on Education®, to replace members whose terms will expire in August.
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Call for comments opens: Veterinary technician educational standards
The AVMA CVTEA® is accepting comments until April 15, 2024, on some of its educational standards for accredited veterinary technology education…
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New opportunity: Become an AVMA COE site visitor
Would you like to help advance the quality of veterinary medical education? The AVMA Council on Education® is preparing to train new college site…
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US veterinary colleges increase seats at accelerating rate
The number of first-year veterinary students enrolled for the 2022-23 school year at U.S. veterinary colleges exceeded 4,000 for the first time,…
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AAHA expands international accreditation into Asia
The American Animal Hospital Association has begun to accredit veterinary practices internationally. Daktari Animal Hospital in Tokyo became the first…
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A proliferation of newly proposed veterinary colleges
Nearly a dozen newly proposed veterinary colleges have been announced in the past two years, which represents a sizeable potential increase to the…
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Share your thoughts: Future of veterinary education accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is formulating its strategic plan for the next five years and wants your input.
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CVTEA proposes changes to accreditation manual
At its Nov. 3-6, 2022, meeting, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities made changes to the accreditation policy manual,…
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Board Chair Gill discusses AVMA priorities
Dr. Ronald Gill, the 2022-23 chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, expects workforce challenges and solutions will continue to occupy the Board’s…
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Help shape the future of veterinary technology education
Are you interested in educational standards for veterinary technicians and open to a challenge? Apply to volunteer with the AVMA Committee on…
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AVMA COE recognizes the University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine achieved AVMA Council on Education accreditation on the basis of compliance with 11…
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AVMA COE welcomes input on the standards of accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is beginning the process of reviewing its standards accreditation—and your input is welcome.
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Meritorious Service Award goes to Scamahorn
Dr. John Scamahorn has worked to support veterinarians and the veterinary profession at the local, state, and national level throughout his career. He…
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Comment on proposed change to educational standard on finances
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) is accepting public comment until August 19, 2022, on a proposed revision to its accreditation standard addressing…
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An inside look at accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requires that graduates of CVTEA–accredited veterinary technology programs are…
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The backbone of veterinary technology for 50 years
This July, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The CVTEA accredits educational…
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Ensuring high standards for veterinary technicians
Since 1972, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® has set the standards for accredited veterinary technician programs…
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Changes to college accreditation standards focus on principles of diversity, equity, inclusion
Greater adherence to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion at veterinary colleges is the focus of a number of proposed changes to the…
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AVMA COE seeks volunteers to serve as site visitors
Would you like to help protect and elevate the quality of veterinary medical education? The AVMA Council on Education® is preparing to train new…
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Help evaluate veterinary medical colleges with AVMA COE
The AVMA Council on Education® is looking for veterinarians interested in participating in veterinary medical college site evaluations. The…