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Veterinary education continues expanding
Increasing student enrollment at veterinary colleges looks to continue in the near future.
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Public health and regulatory veterinary medicine continuing education
State and local associations, colleges, and departments of veterinary science should include in CE programs a representative offering of subjects on…
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Higher education legislation at a crossroads
This June is a crucial period for higher education advocacy in Congress. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx…
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Veterinary education constantly evolving
Veterinary education has evolved with the changing times and will continue to do so to remain relevant, according to speakers at a daylong session on…
AVMA Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation
Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education and Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities represents the highest standard of…
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
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DOE extends AVMA Education Council recognition but wants changes
Department of Education staff and a DOE committee have recommended continuing the AVMA Council on Education's recognition
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U.S. Department of Education review of AVMA Council on Education underway
The U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee for Institutional Quality and Integrity has begun its periodic review of the AVMA…
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Chinese, U.S. veterinarians continue collaboration
The Chinese VMA and China Animal Disease Control Center hosted the third annual Chinese Veterinary Conference, Oct. 28-30 in Suzhou.
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Professional development grants available for veterinary educators
Applications due June 29 Continuing education to enhance teaching is vital for educators who prepare the veterinarians of tomorrow. The AVMA’s…
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Educational epidemiologist hired by AVMA
Dr. Malathi Raghavan is a new assistant director in the AVMA Education & Research Division.
Education and the COE: FAQ
The accreditation system can sometimes be complex and confusing, even to those who are intimately involved with it. Get answers here to some of the…
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Partnership continues promoting preventive care
Dr. Diane R. Eigner, director of The Cat Doctor in Philadelphia, said that staff members at her practice go out of their way to educate clients about…
Convention Education Program Committee
The Convention Education Program Committee is responsible for identifying and programming high-quality educational opportunities at the AVMA Annual…
Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates
The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates evaluates the professional competence of graduates of non-AVMA COE-accredited colleges of…
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Committee continues work of Vet2011
The events related to Vet2011 were developed to celebrate the profession’s 250th anniversary.
COE Recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a nongovernmental agency, as the accrediting…
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Interactive learning and world-class education in the Mile High City
Veterinarians looking for outstanding learning opportunities and insight into crucial topics in the veterinary profession will find all that – and…
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Salaries, debt for new graduates continue to increase
The latest figures on salaries and debt for the Class of 2018 show increases in both categories.
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Use of animals in research, testing, and education
Use of animals in research, testing and education is a privilege that carries unique professional, scientific and moral obligations, and ethical…
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Education council recognized by national council on accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education, which accredits veterinary colleges, has received renewed recognition from the Council for Higher Education…
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Opioid shortage and abuse: Resources and education for veterinarians
The AVMA has good news to help our members advance high-quality patient care in the face of continuing opioid shortages: We’ve teamed up with VetBloom…
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Higher debt, lower salaries a continuing concern for grads
The confluence of a weak economy and increasingly high cost to attend veterinary college—forcing most students to take out
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Assessing veterinary technician education
One of the goals of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, which was launched last year, is to ensure that every veterinary technician is credentialed.
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AVMA advances veterinary students’ needs in federal talks on higher education funding
Despite a lengthy legislative to-do list, Congress continues efforts to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, a wide-ranging bill that authorizes…