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National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional health care
The mission of the NAP calls for distinguished professionals to advance interprofessional health care
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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AVMA emphasizes responsible stewardship of laboratory animals
The AVMA has revised the policy "Use of Animals in Research, Testing, and Education" to balance the emphasis placed on the importance of animal-based…
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Foundations donate millions to study, treat cancer in pets
The Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Foundation announced May 16 that they have donated $2.35 million to study and treat cancer in pets.
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Students confer awards on teachers
The Student AVMA House of Delegates presented awards during its annual session March 20-21 at Colorado State University
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Veterinary colleges go online only amid COVID-19 concerns
Veterinary college leaders have been faced with developing alternative teaching methods quickly for veterinary students who are practicing physical…
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AAVMC recognizes excellence in academic veterinary medicine
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2016 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 4-6 in…
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Universities partner to educate Alaska students
Some college students in Alaska will be able to complete two years of veterinary education in their home state starting in fall 2015.
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Cornell wildlife health center receives $35M endowment
In February, Cornell University announced a $35 million gift to endow and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health at the university’s…
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As time goes by
Equine medicine has certainly come a long way. While ice bandages and rest were the best treatments for many musculoskeletal ailments at midcentury,…
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New Wisconsin dean comes from faculty
Dr. Mark D. Markel assumed his new role as dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine on Sept 1.
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UC-Davis campus to get a face-lift
The new building is part of the veterinary school's $354 million long-range plan
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Encouraging use of model public health curriculum
Letters to veterinary colleges and schools will encourage the use of a model public health and preventive medicine curriculum.
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Iowa State fills deanship internally
Dr. Lisa K. Nolan, professor and associate dean of research and graduate studies in Iowa State has been named dean of the college, effective Jan. 15,…
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School for Global Animal Health receives $26 million
Washington State University's School for Global Animal Health has received a $26 million gift from Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft Inc.
Veterinary technology program data
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) collects data on veterinary technology and nursing programs every year.…
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Two veterinarians elected to National Academy of Medicine
Drs. Christine Kreuder Johnson and Wondwossen Abebe Gebreyes—are among the 100 new members recently elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
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One health in action
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Annual Conference, March 14-16 in Alexandria, Va., had a theme of “One health in veterinary…
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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
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Q&A: Bailey focusing on outside-the-box solutions to profession's challenges
Dr. Michael Q. Bailey is running unopposed as a candidate for 2024-25 AVMA president-elect. The board-certified radiologist and former member of the…
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Board takes on topics across breadth of profession
The AVMA Board of Directors, while meeting June 20-21 in Washington, D.C., took on topics across the breadth of the profession, including improvement…
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
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Oklahoma State names Risco veterinary dean
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents on Oct. 20 approved the appointment of Dr. Carlos A. Risco as dean of the Oklahoma State University…
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Phi Zeta presents research awards
Phi Zeta, the international honor society of veterinary medicine, recently presented two awards to authors of research manuscripts.