The AVMA’s newly formed Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee is expected to hold its first meeting this spring, kicking off an ambitious review of the many economic issues affecting veterinary medicine. The committee will advise the AVMA Executive Board as the association develops strategies to bolster the economic state of the profession. Specifically, the committee will: [...]
Categories: Councils and Committees, General, Veterinary Economics
Have you ever noticed that some of our strongest leadership skills emerge in times of crisis? On April 27, 2011, I awoke to the sounds of sirens and the thunder of a powerful storm. My initial feeling of fear was quickly replaced by feelings of determination and the overwhelming need to protect my family and [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Disaster Preparedness, Future Leaders, General
The AVMA would like to congratulate the appointees to our new Task Force on Foreign Veterinary School Accreditation. The 11-member body will evaluate the following issues given the current environment projected over 10 years and prepare a written informational report, without prejudice, to the AVMA Executive Board: • The impact of foreign veterinary school accreditation [...]
Categories: Education and Student Matters, General, Policies and Governance, Volunteering
The second session of the 112th Congress has begun. This year will be very interesting as the political parties jockey for first place in the November 2012 election. The new year is a good time to evaluate advocacy strategies and resolve to become more engaged in the political process. Last December, I had the opportunity to [...]
Categories: Advocacy, General
Above the printers in the AVMA Communications Division is a sign that reads, “Do you REALLY need to print that document?” It’s above the paper recycling bin and right next to the sign that says, “You have legs…please use them to get more paper when the drawer is empty.” In our efforts to be more [...]
Categories: General
As a 2010 vet school graduate, I have been working as a veterinarian for a little over a year and a half at this point. You most certainly could say that I am still learning how to be a good doctor and experiencing ‘firsts’ nearly every single day. A couple of things that I have [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Future Leaders, General, Volunteering
The AVMA would like to congratulate the appointees to our new Task Force on AVMA Governance and Member Participation. The 11-member body will conduct critical strategic discussions designed to review and evaluate our governance structure, including the AVMA Executive Board, House of Delegates, and each of our councils, committees, task forces, commissions and trusts. Task [...]
Categories: Councils and Committees, Executive Board, General, Policies and Governance, Volunteering
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