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The slow rise of generic animal drugs
In human medicine, generic drugs accounted for 88 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States as of 2014.
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Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin
Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin, outgoing deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
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Old, new deputy CEO see AVMA moving profession forward
What kept Dr. Elizabeth A. Curry-Galvin on the staff of the AVMA for two decades?
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AVMA Board elects Donlin as new CEO
Dr. Janet Donlin returns to the AVMA in September, this time in the Association’s top staff leadership spot
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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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‘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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Q&A with Adrian Hochstadt
Adrian Hochstadt, incoming deputy chief executive officer of the AVMA, answers questions from JAVMA News.
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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…
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New AVMA president commits to member wellness
Dr. Tom Meyer told the AVMA House of Delegates this past August that, as 2016-2017 AVMA president, he will ensure that the Association continues to be…
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Summit paints mixed economic picture for practitioners
There’s good news: Revenues are growing at many veterinary practices.There's mixed news: The AVMA Veterinary Career Center now has more jobs than…
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Walking the talk
Dr. Kathleen M. Anderson is thankful for the mentorship she’s received over the years.
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Students taking wellness seriously
Every year, the Student AVMA Symposium draws hundreds of veterinary students and offers copious lectures and wet labs along with
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AVMA advocates against prescription mandate bill
In April, AVMA Board of Directors chair Dr. John de Jong testified before a House subcommittee about the Fairness to Pet Owners Act (HR 3174/S 1200),
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Back to Basics
Veterinarians today are able to provide better and more advanced medical care for pets than ever before, but the cost of that care makes it out of…
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Education council responds to feedback
The AVMA Council on Education submitted its compliance report to the U.S. Department of Education this past October as part of its work
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Taking a multipronged approach to tackling educational debt
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Bartels has come up with a new veterinary diagnosis—“traumatic statement syndrome.”