Committee on International Veterinary Affairs
The Committee on International Veterinary Affairs guides AVMA’s involvement in international veterinary medicine, advising the AVMA Board of…
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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.
International opportunities in veterinary medicine
Are you interested in a job with global reach, or looking to combine foreign travel with training, education, or service? Do you want to donate…
International Veterinary Experience Committee
The IVEC promotes the advancement of veterinary education and animal welfare throughout the world.
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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…
JAVMA news
International Accreditors Working Group to meet in London
The AVMA Executive Board during an Oct. 25 conference call authorized an AVMA delegation to participate in an International Accreditors
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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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Academic clinician becomes Illinois’ new dean
Dr. Peter D. Constable, a Purdue University professor of veterinary clinical sciences and head of that department, will become the dean of the…
SAVMA Committees
Student AVMA committees which benefit Student AVMA members and represent student views to AVMA committees.
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Accolades
Four alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored the last weekend of October.
Foreign veterinary graduates: Working as a veterinarian in the U.S.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you need a visa to work in or travel to the United States. The U.S. State Department provides information regarding…
JAVMA news
Veterinary education constantly evolving
Veterinary education has evolved with the changing times and will continue to do so to remain relevant, according to speakers at a daylong session on…
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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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TV producer-turned-veterinary student now leading SAVMA
At least, that’s the best way he can explain why he left what many would consider a dream job producing sports television to become a veterinarian.
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Finding calm amid the chaos
The stigma associated with mental illness often prevents veterinarians from discussing the topic, let alone seeking help
Veterinarians: Protecting the health of animals and people
Veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people.
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 1, AVMA COE accreditation
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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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Veterinary education continues expanding
Increasing student enrollment at veterinary colleges looks to continue in the near future.
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Dialogue about diversity reveals tensions
A survey sent to faculty, staff, and administrators at U.S. veterinary colleges revealed tensions with regard to the perceived need for diversity in…
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Veterinary groups meet in San Antonio
Thirty-three allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 29 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this…
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 2, Principles of accreditation
COE accreditation policies and procedures
AVMA COE policies and procedures manual - Table of contents - Section 3, Accreditation classifications and reporting requirements