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New veterinary technician programs open as others close
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredited six new veterinary technology programs and withdrew accreditation for…
How does the COE address transparency?
The COE meets the transparency requirements of the USDE, CHEA and the Association of Specialized and Programmatic Accreditors (ASPA)'s Code of Good…
AVMA Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) accredits DVM or equivalent educational programs.
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USDA modules opened to all veterinary professionals for CE credit
The Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Accreditation Program and Iowa State University are now offering NVAP training modules not only to…
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Renewals begin for revised NVAP
About 1,100 veterinarians whose federal accreditation renewals were due in January renewed in time, but about 400 let their accreditation lapse,…
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Technology programs now total 221
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities took a number of actions during its meeting at AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg,…
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Future of veterinary education up for discussion
Shaping the future of veterinary medical education has emerged as the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' top priority in its new…
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Accreditation-related actions approved
The Executive Board approved funds for the production of an educational presentation on veterinary school/college accreditation.
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Heated debate in Atlanta
AVMA delegates debated scientific evidence, expressed concern about consequences, and questioned the motives of fellow representatives during debates…
Does sponsorship of COE limit AVMA’s ability to advocate on behalf of members?
The AVMA sponsors the Council on Education (COE), but an effective firewall separates the AVMA from the accreditation process.
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Mexican school joins an elite group
The National Autonomous University of Mexico School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry has quietly gone about its business for the past 158…
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USDE, CHEA recognize education council
The AVMA Council on Education is an acceptable agency to accredit foreign veterinary colleges according to the Department of Education
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From waiting tables to AAHA president
Jobs waiting tables and in biomedical research, plus a love of animals, led Dr. Tracey Jensen to her career in veterinary practice.
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AVMA global outreach efforts strengthened
An international group dedicated to discussing accreditation of veterinary medical education will reconvene after a three-year hiatus.
What is the best veterinary school?
Q: I'm planning on pursuing a veterinary career. What is the best veterinary school to attend? A: The COE does not rank veterinary schools; nor do…
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Site visits to schools in France, Grenada approved
The accreditation of veterinary education continues to play a central part at the AVMA, and the Executive Board approved several
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Embattled National Zoo director calls it quits after critical report
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association seemed to soften the blow of the NAS report by reaccrediting the National Zoo for five-years.
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Another college goes the distance
With veterinary technicians in short supply, accredited distance education can create inroads that will help fill the gap.
What does the reciprocity agreement with foreign countries mean?
Q: I heard that a reciprocity agreement exists between the AVMA and foreign countries that have an AVMA-COE accredited veterinary school what does…
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Australian veterinary school AVMA-accredited
The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science has received full accreditation from the AVMA Council on Education.
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COE recognizes French institution
VetAgro Sup at the University of Lyon is first veterinary school in France to be granted full accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education
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AAHA recognizes practices of the year
The American Animal Hospital Association honored a number of AAHA-accredited practices during its yearly conference.
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Taul takes turn at helm of AAHA
Dr. Darren Taul, 2018-19 president of the American Animal Hospital Association, is a sort of everyman of veterinary practice.
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Committee recommends COE remain a college accreditor
An AVMA body that accredits veterinary colleges should retain federal recognition at least through December 2017, according to a federal