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A tip of the hat to veterinary graduates and students
In a world that has presented its share of challenges and uncertainty of late, we can confidently say that the future of our profession is in good…
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Applications open for AVMF programs benefiting veterinary students
Veterinary students can now apply for two scholarship programs offered by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
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Veterinary students share research at scholars symposium
Budding veterinary scientists from around the world showcased their work during the annual National Veterinary Scholars Symposium this summer, hosted…
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Veterinary scholarships available for New Jersey students
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, in partnership with the Harold Wetterberg Foundation, is once again awarding scholarships to current or…
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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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Zoetis Foundation, AVMF create scholarships for veterinary technician students
The application period is approaching for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation veterinary student scholarship program and is currently open for…
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AVMF seeks applications for veterinary student scholarships, pharmacology grant proposals
The application period is approaching for the American Veterinary Medical Foundation veterinary student scholarship program and is currently open for…
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AVMA advances veterinary students’ needs in federal talks on higher education funding
Despite a lengthy legislative to-do list, Congress continues efforts to reauthorize the Higher Education Act, a wide-ranging bill that authorizes…
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Student AVMA charter awarded to Dick Vet students
Students at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, have been awarded official charter status by the Student AVMA.
FAQs for international students
International SAVMA chapter members qualify for many benefits. Get answers to frequently asked questions SAVMA receives from international veterinary…
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Awards recognize innovative student projects
Congratulations to 28 graduating veterinary students chosen to receive the prestigious 2018 Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Innovation Awards…
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Student researchers show value of medical studies
About 550 veterinary student investigators were among the 660 attendees at this year's National Veterinary Scholars Symposium
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Cattle veterinarians, students honored
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners honored 10 veterinarians and a student chapter for contributions to cattle, the association, cattle…
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Grants, student awards handed out by AVMF, partners
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the Veterinary Pharmacology Research Foundation announced the two recipients of pharmacology research…
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Donors increase aid to Tuskegee students
Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, said donations increased substantially in 2021 as industry partners…
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For VP candidate, student debt and wellness are key
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Grace Bransford will be the next AVMA vice president.
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Students tested on animal welfare knowledge
More than a hundred students from over a dozen universities participated in the 17th annual
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Feds extend suspension of student loan payments
Federal authorities continued a suspension of monthly student loan payments, delaying those payments until at least May 1 and continuing to hold the…
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License portability, student debt and globalization: Give us your opinion
Should veterinarians be allowed greater licensure portability to provide our critical services? What can we do to address veterinary student debt?…
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Student debt, globalization highlight AVMA House of Delegates meeting
[caption id="attachment_18034" align="aligncenter" width="584"] The Veterinary Information Forum is an open discussion in which House of Delegates…
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Chart of the Month: Does student debt influence career choices?
As educational debt continues to increase, AVMA economists are investigating how it impacts the profession. One key finding: student debt may be…
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Investing in our future: An update on student debt
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Helping animals is one of the most gratifying parts of our work. It is why we became veterinarians, and it is…
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Student access to journal, human-animal bond top Board of Directors meeting actions
By: Dr. Michael Whitehair, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Michael Topper, AVMA President; Dr. Douglas Kratt, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet…
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Animal welfare contest puts students, veterinarians to the test
Participants evaluated the welfare of show chickens, cattle, shelter pets, and an octopus in an aquarium during the 22nd annual AVMA Animal Welfare…
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Problematic language still a factor on veterinary campuses
A second study by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges assessing the social climate at veterinary colleges shows some improvement…