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		<title>Economics Committee Ready to Get Working</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/02/07/economics-committee-ready-to-get-working/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVMA@Work Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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:  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Future Leaders:  Leadership Skills During a Crisis</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/02/02/future-leaders-leadership-skills-during-a-crisis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Libby Todd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Meeting of Veterinary Minds</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/26/a-meeting-of-veterinary-minds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVMA@Work Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to the ongoing challenges facing veterinary economics and veterinary medical education, the AVMA participated in an historic meeting at the North American Veterinary Conference earlier this month with the deans from our veterinary colleges. It was a lively and constructive gathering, bringing together the major players who are all trying to address the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Very Promising 2012</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/26/a-very-promising-2012-2/</link>
		<comments>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/26/a-very-promising-2012-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVMA@Work Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The year 2012 promises to be a turning point for the veterinary medical profession and the AVMA. As AVMA president, I spend a lot of time scheduling travel to regional, national and international meetings, as well as responding to e-mails. However, the majority of my time is spent listening to member concerns through a variety of methods [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Future Leaders: So much to learn!</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/25/future-leaders-so-much-to-learn/</link>
		<comments>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/25/future-leaders-so-much-to-learn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Shannon Mesenhowski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appointees Named to AVMA Governance and Member Participation Task Force</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/25/appointees-named-to-avma-governance-and-member-participation-task-force/</link>
		<comments>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/25/appointees-named-to-avma-governance-and-member-participation-task-force/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AVMA@Work Editor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Future Leaders:  The Right Tools Can Make Your Life Easier</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/20/having-the-right-tools-can-make-your-life-easier/</link>
		<comments>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/20/having-the-right-tools-can-make-your-life-easier/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Abby Bowers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like many people these days, I am trying to find new ways to save money. In an effort to cut down on the monthly grocery bill I have started making my own bread. When I first read about it I thought it would be way too hard and take way too much time. Like many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President&#8217;s Update &#8211; NAVC &amp; our Meeting with AAVMC Deans</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/19/presidents-update-navc-our-meeting-with-aavmc-deans/</link>
		<comments>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/19/presidents-update-navc-our-meeting-with-aavmc-deans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Rene Carlson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As any of you know who attended the North American Veterinary Conference, it is a great meeting (although I must say I know you will also enjoy the AVMA convention even more in San Diego in August, but I could be a bit prejudiced!).  I will highlight two specific events during my attendance at the NAVC . On Sunday, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President&#8217;s Update &#8211; My daily routine</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/19/presidents-update-my-daily-routine/</link>
		<comments>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/19/presidents-update-my-daily-routine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Rene Carlson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am way overdue with updating you on my recent activities.  I was home for a couple weeks over the holidays, which was very nice, but the calendar is fast filling up again!  This is just a general column today.  Specific trips will be posted separately.  After 34 years in small animal practice in Wisconsin, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Future Leaders: An update from a busy week</title>
		<link>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/16/future-leaders-an-update-from-a-busy-week/</link>
		<comments>http://atwork.avma.org/2012/01/16/future-leaders-an-update-from-a-busy-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Christopher Gargamelli</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, my Future Leaders colleague, Erin Casey, posted our group&#8217;s first AVMA@work posting. Please refer to that post for background on the program and our recent meeting.  Each of the Future Leaders brings a unique perspective to the program and I hope to share my perspective with you.  In addition to being a [...]]]></description>
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