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Nondiscrimination language added to diversity policy
The AVMA Board of Directors agreed April 7 to update the “AVMA Policy on Diversity and Inclusion” to add nondiscrimination language that includes,…
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An inside look at the job of a veterinary college diversity director
Veterinary colleges are continuing efforts to build a more diverse profession by creating and filling staff positions that focus specifically on…
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Diversity, inclusion added to accreditation standards
The AVMA Council on Education approved revisions to six of its 11 Standards of Accreditation during its spring meeting
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Multicultural VMA to launch, seeks to promote diversity
MCVMA hopes its efforts will bring awareness to underrepresented groups that veterinary medicine is a career option.
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Association aims to increase racial diversity in vet medicine
Black Americans have been significantly underrepresented within the veterinary profession for decades.
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Livestock diversity fading, risking food supply, group says
Intensive program of sampling, evaluation of existing gene pools called for
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AAVMC keeps focused on inclusion
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges continued its work to promote the benefits of—and offer blueprints on how to create—a more…
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Cultural competency program created for students
An online certificate program on diversity and inclusion is being offered for free to some veterinary students.
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Creating a welcoming veterinary community
Webinar explores diversity, marginalization and intersectionality The words diversity, marginalization and intersectionality are at the forefront of…
How AVMA is organized and governed
AVMA’s structure puts members at the heart of decision-making, and gives voice to state and allied groups that represent the diversity of veterinary…
Annual report
The AVMA Annual Report is an overview of the AVMA's accomplishments as the leading advocate for veterinarians and veterinary medicine. It reflects…
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House to discuss marijuana, VCPR, opioids, service animals
The AVMA House of Delegates plans to discuss the diverse topics of marijuana for treatment of animals, application and definition of the…
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Pet owners, shelters, and clinics: Check the chip
Lost or stolen pets have a much greater chance of being reunited with their families if they have been microchipped and the registration information…
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AVMA continues opposition to pet prescription legislation
The AVMA has renewed its opposition to federal legislation that would require a veterinarian to provide a client with a written prescription for a…
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Six southeast veterinary colleges band together
The Southeast Veterinary Educational Consortium is in its beginning stages, but the veterinary colleges are eager to work together and share resources…
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AVMA-led conversations drive innovation for veterinarians
One of the important roles of the AVMA is to bring the veterinary profession together to address critical topics to help veterinarians succeed. Two…
House of Delegates
Get to know the AVMA House of Delegates and the diverse veterinary groups that are represented in it.
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Education council schedules site visits
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to 10 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2019.
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Global leaders, experts see potential in shared risks
Global health leaders are trying to help countries find flaws in how they find and respond to disease threats.
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The veterinary student population in numbers
There are currently 13,323 veterinary students studying at U.S. institutions, an increase of 2.3 percent from last year.
2023-2024 AVMA House of Delegates
Get to know your AVMA House of Delegates’ members, what they do, and the diverse veterinary groups they represent.
Opioid abuse and drug shortages
Use these resources to help navigate the challenges posed by human opioid abuse and opioid shortages.
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AAVMC acknowledges contributions from veterinary faculty, student
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2017 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 10-12 in…
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An untapped pipeline for veterinary schools
An estimated 17 historically black colleges and universities offer animal science or preveterinary programs.