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AAHA sessions tackle student debt—'the elephant in the room'
Melissa Austin probably will owe about $100,000. Ingrid Rhinehart's loans could total as much as $200,000.
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Veterinary internship guidelines
Internships should prepare veterinarians for high-quality service in practice or advanced specialty training. These guidelines establish reasonable…
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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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On the rise
Veterinary internships are becoming increasingly popular, with a recent survey by the Association of American Veterinary Medical
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Students benefit from AVMF support
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation announced July 21 during its board of directors meeting in Chicago the 12 recipients of scholarships it…
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AVMA launches Personal Financial Planning Tool
Members of the AVMA and Student AVMA who want to build a personal budget can now turn to the new AVMA Personal Financial Planning Tool.
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Et cetera
Covering the full extent of JAVMA's 100 years would be an impossible task, so here are some interesting items we picked up on
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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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Veterinary colleges receive millions for scholarship funds
Both Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine have received the good news that…
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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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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Puschner assumes Michigan State deanship, Baker worked to reduce educational debt
Dr. Birgit Puschner will serve as the new dean of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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More pets, more debt?
Study looks at link between propensity for taking in animals, financial decision-making
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American Association of Feline Practitioners
Annual conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, San Francisco
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Veterinary colleges go online only amid COVID-19 concerns
Veterinary college leaders have been faced with developing alternative teaching methods quickly for veterinary students who are practicing physical…
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What is the role of animals in veterinary education?
The “Use of Animals in Education” symposium at the annual conference of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges focused on the role of…
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Veterinary staff, student face COVID-19
As the U.S. enters its third month feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the veterinary profession, too, continues to adjust to how it…
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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New school year brings hybrid curriculum
JAVMA News spoke with several veterinary college deans about how they plan to educate students this coming fall in the face of safety, health, and…
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AVMF partnerships support diversity, COVID-19 relief efforts
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is teaming up with corporate partners on initiatives aimed at supporting diversity in the veterinary…
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LMU appoints new veterinary college dean
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, announced the appointment of Dr. Stacy Anderson as its new dean in…
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Veterinary colleges continue to prepare students to enter profession
Despite the disruptions to veterinary education caused by the pandemic, veterinary students have mastered the same skills as previous classes and then…
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SAVMA hosts panel connecting new veterinarians with 2021 graduates
The Student AVMA hosted a virtual event featuring veterinarians who graduated from various institutions in 2020 answering questions from upcoming…
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SAVMA president to elevate other voices
Hidayah Martinez-Jaka spoke with JAVMA News about her plans for her year as Student AVMA president, being a part of the most diverse SAVMA Executive…
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Ableism in veterinary medicine
Veterinary colleges have made efforts to reduce barriers for people with disabilities in veterinary education, but discrimination against and a lack…