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AAFP president has long devotion to cats
Dr. Colleen Currigan started veterinary college knowing that she wanted to become a feline-only practitioner when such a thing was a rarity.
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Animal welfare recognized as veterinary specialty
The recent AVMA Executive Board vote granting the American College of Animal Welfare provisional recognition clears the way for prospective members to…
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AVMA Answers: AVMA Council on Education accreditation
What agencies certify the AVMA Council on Education to establish its authority and legitimacy?
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Ready for the real world
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic is a unique small animal hospital operating for the past four years at a trade school where students…
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Veterinary academia celebrates milestone
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, whose member institutions are 49 AVMA Council on Education—accredited veterinary
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Midwestern receives accreditation answer from COE
A gathering of students and staff at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine in Glendale, Arizona, erupted with cheers as the news was…
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WVC conference concludes with eye on expansion
More than 14,000 veterinary professionals gathered March 5-9 in Las Vegas for the 89th annual meeting of the Western Veterinary Conference, held at…
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Georgia alumni recognized by college
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine honored four alumni with awards for service to the veterinary college and the veterinary…
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Contest puts students’ animal welfare knowledge to the test
A survey of participants in the AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest shows the event increases their aptitude for animal welfare and helps them hone…
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Announcing featured sessions at the 2020 Economic Summit
Get a preview of the timely topics and high-caliber speakers you’ll experience at AVMA's 2020 Economic Summit, taking place online October 26-28.…
Accreditation 101
What does accreditation of veterinary colleges mean? How does it serve students, schools, veterinarians and the public?
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Education, research wanted on antimicrobials
Two associations of universities and colleges want more education and research on antimicrobial resistance connected with agriculture.
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Research, public health leaders honored by AAVMC
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges honored Drs. Yoshihiro Kawaoka, John A. Herrmann, Matthew Mellema, & Joe N. Kornegay
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Tokach takes helm as AASV president
Posted on April 15, 2002 Dr. Lisa Tokach. As Dr. Lisa Tokach takes the helm as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, she…
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Foreign externs learn more than veterinary medicine
The fourth-year veterinary student from the Veterinary School of Lyon and one of her classmates, Maxime Cambournac, spent two weeks on a neurology…
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Alaska eyes partnership with Colorado vet school
The University of Alaska-Fairbanks approached Colorado State University this past fall about creating a 2+2 program with CSU's College of Veterinary…
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Plans underway for 2019 animal welfare competition
Dates have been set for the 19th annual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest, which will be held this fall in Colorado. The competition, known as AWJAC,…
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More than a pretty picture: Perspectives on veterinary illustration
Medical illustration in veterinary sciences combines advanced education in science and art. AVMA News interviewed four experts about this unique…
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SAVMA president looks to lead with vulnerability, authenticity
Student AVMA President Max Paulson explains the importance of community, gives advice for new students, and sets out his goals for his term.
Comments open: Proposed specialty in clinical wildlife practice
The American Board of Veterinary Specialties will accept public comment through July 31, 2024, on a proposal seeking recognition of a veterinary…
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Clinician-scientist, now AAEP president, wants her passion to be contagious
Dr. Margo Macpherson undoubtedly has had a successful career.