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SAVMA supports competencies study
Veterinary students gathered this past March for the annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, held at Louisiana State University.
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Women’s leadership group goes to school
The Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative has established its first three student chapters
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World Veterinary Day celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
The AVMA is proud to join the World Veterinary Association in celebrating the 2023 theme of World Veterinary Day: promoting diversity, equity, and…
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Career event teaches underrepresented students about veterinary medicine
The AVMA recently hosted more than 30 young adults at a Chicago veterinary clinic for an immersive experience in animal medicine as part of the…
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Out of the classroom and into the community
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation Our Oath in Action program took place in eight communities this fall.
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CDC updates recommendation for human rabies vaccination
Updated guidelines on rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis reduce the number of recommended doses of the rabies vaccine from three to two for veterinarians…
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Proposed law would let more veterinarians participate in VMLRP
Legislation that would help increase rural access to veterinary care has been reintroduced in Congress. The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would help…
Vaccines and sarcomas: A concern for cat owners
Vaccines can lessen the severity of future diseases and certain vaccines can prevent infection altogether, and today, a variety of vaccines are…
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Volunteer for Our Oath in Action projects
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking volunteers this fall for Our Oath in Action, a veterinary outreach program with projects across…
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Diversity, inclusion added to accreditation standards
The AVMA Council on Education approved revisions to six of its 11 Standards of Accreditation during its spring meeting
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Educational debt repayment program awards $9M in 2022
In 2022, the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) awarded nearly $9 million to 89 veterinarians in exchange for working in U.S.…
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Setting students up for success
Navigating the world after graduation may be bumpy at times, but Dr. Caroline Cantner, AVMA assistant director for student initiatives in the Western…
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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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$2 million scholarship program announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently had lots of news to share about its new and ongoing initiatives.
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Q&A: Faeh Butler emphasizes importance of effective communication, listening
Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will…
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Sessions explore issues in supply of veterinarians
The audience overflowed the room for a three-hour series of sessions July 28 at the AVMA Annual Convention about whether there is an oversupply of…
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AVMA backs national efforts to make higher education affordable
The AVMA is supporting two legislative initiatives aimed at reducing the educational debt of veterinary students and graduates
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It takes all kinds to make a profession
Being inclusive toward others from different backgrounds not only fosters a positive working environment but also makes good business sense.
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COVID-19 surveillance study ongoing at wildlife rehabilitation center
A study at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota is investigating the efficacy of a surveillance system for detecting asymptomatic…
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‘Vet for a Day’ gives students an up-close look at veterinary medicine
For a group of high school students from Philadelphia and Newark, AVMA Convention 2022 delivered hands-on veterinary experience – plus a lot of great…
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AVMF narrows its focus on supporting veterinary profession
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has been under new leadership for a year and already has seen big changes.
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
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COVID relief and spending bill addresses veterinary priorities
Congress has passed a COVID-19 relief stimulus bill and a comprehensive spending package to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2021.…