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Q&A with the AVMA president-elect candidates
Drs. Jan K. Strother and Michael J. Topper describe the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary profession and explain why they’re ready to…
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USDA awards $4.6 million for farm, public service
The Department of Agriculture will help 51 veterinarians repay about $4.6 million worth of student loans
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Making it work on a modest budget
Dr. James Finlay has managed to pull off an impressive feat: He's helping raise two children with his wife, Megan, on a resident's salary in Southern…
Scholarship, loan repayment and forgiveness for veterinary medical student loans
Some veterinarians may be interested and may qualify for participation in a federal or state loan repayment program. Not every veterinarian will…
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Ontario’s new dean replaces Stone after 10 years
Dr. Elizabeth Stone will be replaced as dean of the University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College by Dr. Jeff Wichtel.
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Students, veterinarians can apply for AVMF scholarships, grants
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has announced its scholarships for 2013.
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Student access to journal, human-animal bond top Board of Directors meeting actions
By: Dr. Michael Whitehair, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Michael Topper, AVMA President; Dr. Douglas Kratt, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet…
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‘No higher honor’
Dr. Stacy Pritt of Rowlett, Texas, is the sole candidate for the AVMA vice presidency—a two-year position as the Association’s liaison to the Student…
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The virtual professor
JAVMA News spoke with veterinary college faculty about how they’re working to overcome challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, learning new…
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Loan repayment program promotes food animal practice
The federal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program has so far awarded grants to more than a hundred veterinarians in food animal
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Foreign school federal loan eligibility requirements changing
The Department of Education is altering how it determines which foreign veterinary schools are eligible for federal student aid, but any potential…
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AVMA Answers
How can I apply for the educational loan repayment program in the National Veterinary Medical Service Act?
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Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Nearly 300 people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the AAVMC Annual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium.
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HOD to decide historic AVMA election
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller share why they think they are the most qualified candidate in this year’s race for AVMA president-elect.
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Veterinary students voice concerns over duty hours
For veterinary students, the heavy workload and long hours during clinical veterinary training appear to be the major stressor. However, certain…
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Accreditation status remains uncertain for Arizona
The University of Arizona Marley Foundation Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program announced May 31 that it would postpone its plans to open its doors…
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For Cohn, relevance of AVMA and profession is front-and-center
Incoming president shares his concerns and hopes
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A message of support, backed by funding
Student chapters of the AVMA will each receive $7,000 this year and next, thanks to contributions from the AVMA, AVMA PLIT, and the Student AVMA.
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Board meeting update: AVMA growth, focus on member value and exciting plans ahead
By: Dr. Gary Brown, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. John de Jong, AVMA President; Dr. Sandra Faeh, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet Donlin,…
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In Short - Feb. 15, 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found in Canada and the U.S., a resource offers advice on global veterinary careers, a meeting report from…
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Q&A: Taxes, debt, CWD on Abraham's agenda
Rep. Ralph Abraham has been a veterinarian, physician, and lieutenant in a National Guard airborne division.
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Congress looking to increase cost of student loans
Gina Luke, an assistant director of the AVMA Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., warns of potential cuts to federal student aid…
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Stinson is the AVMA’s veterinary student advocate
As AVMA vice president Dr. Rebecca Stinson is the Association’s representative to the Student AVMA and student chapters.
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Veterinary internship guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…