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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Taking a multipronged approach to tackling educational debt
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Bartels has come up with a new veterinary diagnosis—“traumatic statement syndrome.”
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NIH accepting applications for loan repayment program
Veterinarians can receive up to $35,000 annually to repay student loans through the National Institutes of Health Loan
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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More pets, more debt?
Study looks at link between propensity for taking in animals, financial decision-making
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Worth the price of admission?
From 2002-2013, the number of veterinary college applicants increased by more than half—from 4,440 to 6,769, according to figures from the Association…
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In Short
Aquarium cleaner death, anxiety in dogs, and more in the May 1 “In Short” section
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Closures come amid troubles at for-profits
This past November, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities moved three veterinary technology programs to terminal…
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SAVMA Symposium goes to Kansas, virtually
The 51st annual Student AVMA Symposium, a four-day event held mid-March, included over 90 lectures, competitions, a meeting of the SAVMA House of…
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LMU introduces equine education program to increase number of veterinarians working with horses
Lincoln Memorial University’s Equine Veterinary Education Program will use a shortened curriculum and paid internships to train and retain a new…
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Veterinary colleges continue to face diversity, inclusion challenges
Despite efforts to create diverse and inclusive environments within the veterinary profession, including veterinary colleges, there is still room for…
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Pulling together to lower the debt-to-income ratio
The Economics of Veterinary Medical Education Summit was held April 20-22 at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, co-hosted by…
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AAVMC sessions highlight student anxiety, the overvaluing of resiliency
More efforts are needed to address well-being among veterinary students, interns, and residents; the American Association of Veterinary Medical…
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Efforts evolve on how to address educational debt
The Veterinary Debt Initiative is an outgrowth of the Fix the Debt summit,
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Students plugged in at symposium
The 45th annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, March 20-22 at Colorado State University featured engaging speakers and interactive wet labs