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Making their case
On the agenda for the AVMA House of Delegates' regular annual session this August in San Diego is electing a new AVMA vice president.
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Affiliated groups meet in San Diego
Forty-two allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 29 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this August…
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AVMA seeks members for councils, committees
Members of the AVMA can volunteer for one of the Association’s councils, committees, or other entities to collaborate on efforts to advance veterinary…
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AVMA's role in international activities
The AVMA will continue to strengthen its leadership role in international organizations relevant to the Association’s mission and vision.
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Opportunities for engagement of U.S. veterinarians in international programs
The AVMA actively encourages programs to expand opportunities for, and improve the education and training of, United States veterinarians to be of…
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board recently named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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East meets West, again
A delegation representing China’s veterinary profession spent two weeks this spring in the United States as guests of the AVMA, learning how the…
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Affiliated groups meet in Chicago
Sixty-seven allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 29 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the role of veterinarians in advancing One Health—A global public good
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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HOD again rejects measures to stop foreign accreditation
Foreign veterinary college accreditation has been debated by AVMA members and leaders for the past few years.
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Board recognizes new specialties, condemns horse tripping
At the April meeting of the AVMA Executive Board, two new veterinary specialties were granted provisional recognition
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Young leaders sought for international committee
The AVMA Committee on International Veterinary Affairs has added 2 new positions
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Board makes appointments
The AVMA Executive Board, now called Board of Directors, named the following individuals to the entities indicated, representing the designated areas.
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
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Giving back
Serving as a volunteer member of an AVMA council, committee, or other entity is a way of giving back to the veterinary profession and offers many…
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Former AVMA officer elected WVA president
AVMA past president Dr. René Carlson was elected president of the World Veterinary Association
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AVMA board laying groundwork for future endeavors
The AVMA Board of Directors took a big-picture approach at its latest meeting, during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago.
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AVMA Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors made the following appointments during its April meeting.
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Board acts on wellness and food security measures, elects officers
The AVMA Board of Directors convened twice in Boston this July with agendas including such topics as global food security, professional wellness, and…
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Henderson promoted, Ackley joins AVMA staff
AVMA announced the promotion of Dr. Kristi Henderson and welcomed Dr. Elise Ackley as new staff.
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AVMA strengthens support for women in leadership
The AVMA Board of Directors in November 2015 voted to provide management services for the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
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AVMA’s global, diversity activities could expand
Nearly four years ago, the AVMA created a position to coordinate the Association’s foreign affairs and promote diversity within the veterinary…
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AVMA Board makes appointments
The AVMA Board of Directors made the following appointments at its April meeting.
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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…