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USDA adds welfare provisions for dealers, exhibitors, researchers
In May, the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a series of pending rules that include requirements for…
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UK’s newest veterinary school officially open
The United Kingdom now has its eighth veterinary school, the second to launch in the U.K. in the past 50 years.
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Comment on proposed changes to educational standards
The AVMA Council on Education is seeking public comment through February 26, 2021, on proposed changes to the accreditation standards governing…
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Clarke promoted at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, PhD, named Dr. Cyril R. Clarke to be interim executive vice president
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Calgary selects its second dean
Dr. Baljit Singh has been named as dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, effective Sept. 1.
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TAMU 2+2 program receives approval
A 2+2 program between Texas A&M University and West Texas A&M University will allow 18 veterinary students to complete the first two years of a…
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Arizona to appeal adverse decision
The AVMA Council on Education has voted to deny a letter of reasonable assurance for the University of Arizona’s proposed School of Veterinary…
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Allen fills new AAVMC accreditation staff position
Dr. Sheila W. Allen, dean of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed senior accreditation adviser for the…
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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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In Short
The ASF virus is hardy and deadly. Outbreaks can kill entire herds of domestic swine.
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Arizona cleared to proceed with veterinary college
The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine received a letter of reasonable assurance from the AVMA Council on Education in October after…
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Texas veterinary education expanding, one way or another
Dueling initiatives on how to address veterinary needs in Texas continue to develop.
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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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Veterinary curricula framework unveiled at educators meeting
Veterinary educators talked innovation at this year's Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges annual conference.
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
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Accreditation appeal denied, Arizona plans to try again
The AVMA Council on Education has upheld its decision to deny a letter of reasonable assurance to the University of Arizona’s Marley Foundation Doctor…
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Education council schedules site visits
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to three schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2020.
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Education council schedules site visits
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to six schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2021.
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Education council schedules site visits – July 2022
The AVMA Council on Education has scheduled site visits to five schools and colleges of veterinary medicine for the remainder of 2022.
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Second New York veterinary college moves forward with COE approval
Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine will begin accepting students to its program in fall 2020
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Ensuring high standards for veterinary technicians
Since 1972, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® has set the standards for accredited veterinary technician programs…