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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…
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New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD
Some research indicates that overall symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are less intense among war veterans with service dogs. The recent…
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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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AAVMC acknowledges contributions from veterinary faculty, student
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2017 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 10-12 in…
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Ross replaces dean who extended global research
Dr. Elaine Watson stepped down as dean of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine this past October.
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Garry Adams receives AVMA Award
Dr. L. Garry Adams values collaboration to achieve greater goals in research and organized veterinary medicine.
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National Academies of Practice adds new veterinary fellows
The new veterinary fellows in the National Academies of Practice are Drs. Ellen N. Behrend, Sherry Burrer, Ruthanne Chun, Patricia Sanchez Diaz, Laura…
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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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SAVMA talks tuition transparency
As a nontraditional veterinary student, Jeremy George had a career before pursuing a DVM degree, which he says has helped him keep tabs on his…
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Animal blood shortage deepens during pandemic
Veterinarians struggle to acquire adequate blood supplies as transfusions become more routine and donations decline. Meanwhile, California is…
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Convention sessions, statement touch on environmental impact of veterinary medicine
Speakers at AVMA Convention 2023 will talk about the impacts of climate change and how environmental sustainability is an increasingly important topic…
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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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Industry, agencies continue preparing for African swine fever
In March, veterinarians at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting said swine veterinarians and pork industries continue…
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Taking on cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death in dogs and cats—particularly now that more pets are living long enough to develop the disease.
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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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AVMA looks to Congress for student debt relief
Owing approximately $150,000 in student loan debt may require William Willis to defer his dream of practicing in his native Alaska
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2+2 programs add up
A review of 2+2 programs, which allow students to spend the first two years of a four-year veterinary curriculum at a separate location
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Will veterinary education hit a tipping point?
Getting into veterinary school is not easy. It takes a dedicated and bright student to excel at the undergraduate prerequisites, earn enough
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Veterinary profession heading in right direction with mental health
Merck Animal Health released findings from its most recent comprehensive veterinary wellbeing study on January 15 at the 2024 Veterinary Meeting &…