The inaugural class of the AVMA Future Leaders Program is pleased to offer you a new online resource. The Leadership Toolkit for Veterinarians is designed to help you build your leadership skills. Designed with young veterinarians in mind, the site … read more
Daily Archives: January 16, 2013
Do Something Big—Be An AVMA Fellow
By: Stephanie Fisher, program manager and policy analyst, Governmental Relations Division New Year’s resolutions come and go, but applying to the Governmental Relations Division’s Fellowship Program can be a worthwhile challenge that brings about yearlong opportunities to provide scientific expertise … read more
FDA Hears Comments from AVMA, Key Stakeholders on Pharmacy Compounding Changes
By: Dr. Ashley Morgan, assistant director, Governmental Relations Division In response to the recent fungal meningitis outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held meetings with stakeholder groups last month to hear comments on its proposed framework to change pharmacy … read more
AVMA Selects 10 Veterinary Students for Its D.C. Extern Program
By: Stephanie Fisher, program manager and policy analyst, Governmental Relations Division AVMA is pleased to announce the 10 candidates who have been selected to participate in the Governmental Relations Division’s (GRD) 2013 extern program in Washington, D.C. The program provides … read more
The Obama Administration Will Likely Delay Giving Its Annual Budget to Congress
By: Gina Luke, assistant director, Governmental Relations Division Due to Congress and the Obama administration’s inability to fully resolve issues surrounding the recent “fiscal cliff,” President Obama will likely delay for a few weeks delivering his annual budget request to … read more
Congress Introduces a Conservation Reauthorization Bill Early in the Session
By: Dr. Whitney Miller, assistant director, Governmental Relations Division On its first day in the 113th Congress, the House introduced legislation that will reauthorize funds to protect and preserve several landmark species. Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska) introduced H.R. 39—the Multinational … read more
Looking Back … Looking Ahead
By: Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, director, Governmental Relations Division I just returned from the Veterinary Leadership Conference and House of Delegates Winter Session in Chicago, and during the meeting, I had the opportunity to provide a legislative update to a number … read more
112th Congress Passes Its Final Bill, Averts Fiscal Cliff Crisis
By: Gina Luke, assistant director, Governmental Relations Division After months of political wrangling and with less than 36 hours remaining in the 112th Congress, Congressional leaders sent a bill to President Obama’s desk Jan. 2 that averted the fiscal cliff. … read more
