As an AVMA Annual Convention attendee, have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the lectern, being the one who presents the material instead of the one enjoying it from the audience? Well, here’s your chance. The AVMA is seeking proposals from veterinary professionals and other individuals who would [...]
Categories: Continuing Education, Convention
The year 2012 promises to be a turning point for the veterinary medical profession and the AVMA. I spend a lot of time scheduling travel to regional, national, and international meetings, and responding to e-mails. However, the majority of my time is spent listening to member concerns through a variety of methods and in thoughtful [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Continuing Education, Executive Board, Future Leaders, Policies and Governance, Veterinary Economics
Hello AVMA members! Last week I attended the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association meeting. This one is special because it is my home state. Their keynote speaker for the convention was Dennis Snow, a 20 year veteran of the Walt Disney Company. He knows service excellence. He had a number of key points I want to [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Continuing Education, Practice Management
Hi AVMA members! One of the most common questions I get is “What does the AVMA President do? Do I travel a lot?” The answer to the second questions is YES, but it is meeting with members’ and is a wonderful opportunity to actually influence veterinary medicine for the decades to come. Back to the first question… [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Continuing Education, International Issues
Certain times demand that people ascend to a leadership role. It’s safe to say that now is one of those times. We are tackling some of the most pressing issues we have ever faced as a profession – from veterinary economics to veterinary medical education – and leadership is key to helping us find solutions [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Continuing Education, Policies and Governance
As President, I try to meet as many members as I can and meet with leadership at those meetings to share AVMA news, but more importantly to listen to what members have to say and answer any questions. Last week I attended the first ever World Feline Veterinary Conference in Boston, co-sponsored by the AAFP [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Companion Animals, Continuing Education, Feline
Like the show, we’re going to put some myths to the test….but, unlike the show, the AVMA will not let me physically blow anything up. I hope you’re not too disappointed (I was). However, pyrotechnics or not … as the Chair of the AVMA Convention Management & Planning Committee (CMPC), I think it’s time we [...]
Categories: Continuing Education, Convention
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