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Specialty organization proposed in veterinary education
The organizing committee of the proposed American College of Veterinary Medical Education has petitioned the AVMA American Board of Veterinary…
Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee
The Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee works to advance specialization in veterinary medicine, advising the American Board of Veterinary…
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AVMA task force to tackle specialist shortage in academia
A new task force, proposed by the AVMA Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC) and approved by the Board during its April 5 meeting in…
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New legislation would help veterinarians pursue additional training
The AVMA has taken a leadership role in advocating for the VET MED Act, which would pause student loan repayment and interest accumulation for…
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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Distinction between the process of board-certification and earning a certificate
The AVMA only recognizes as specialists those veterinarians certified by a board or college recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary…
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Internships and residency programs
Find definitions and program criteria for internships and residencies, as well as residency requirements.
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Fish medicine specialty proposed
The American Association of Fish Veterinarians and World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association have proposed developing a fish practice recognized…
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Animal Medical Center receives $25M gift for renovation project
The world’s largest nonprofit animal hospital is renovating and expanding its facility on New York City’s Upper East Side to meet client demand.
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AVMA guidelines on the identification of board-certified veterinarians
To identify one's diplomate status accurately and responsibly, it's important that board-certified veterinarians use very specific wording. this…
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ACVIM launches fellowship program to encourage discipline mastery
In response to demand for this option, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) has developed a new fellowship program designed to…
Veterinary specialties
The AVMA’s American Board of Veterinary Specialties recognizes veterinary specialty organizations and specialties, promoting advanced levels of…
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New specialty proposed: Nephrology and urology
The AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties is seeking comments through July 6, 2020, on a proposal to recognize a new veterinary specialty for…
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Shelter medicine receives full recognition as specialty, fish medicine receives provisional recognition
The 9-year-old veterinary specialty in shelter medicine received full recognition from the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) in…
Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
American Board of Veterinary Specialties
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties is charged with implementing AVMA’s guidelines for the establishment and recognition of veterinary…
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List of Black diplomates sparks discussion, action
Dr. Coretta Patterson has started to compile a list of Black diplomates of veterinary specialty colleges, including from the American College of…