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WesternU receives full accreditation; decision made on UNAM
The newest veterinary college in the United States was approved for full accreditation March 2 during the AVMA Council on Education spring meeting in…
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Mexican school joins an elite group
The National Autonomous University of Mexico School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry has quietly gone about its business for the past 158…
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities® accredits veterinary technology programs to ensure the quality of the…
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
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Learning to listen
The AVMA Council on Education had a follow-up hearing with the U.S. Department of Education’s National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and…
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Past council decisions a continued source of debate
Much of the criticism the AVMA Council on Education has encountered has to do with historical events rather than current ones, such as the…
Is there any evidence of undue influence on the COE by the AVMA Board of Directors?
The AVMA Board of Directors has taken steps to reduce perceived conflicts of interest relative to the Council on Education.
Why does COE seek USDE recognition?
USDE recognition is important for numerous reasons, including Health Professions Student Loans eligibility of veterinary students at participating…
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UK’s newest veterinary school officially open
The United Kingdom now has its eighth veterinary school, the second to launch in the U.K. in the past 50 years.
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Education council responds to feedback
The AVMA Council on Education submitted its compliance report to the U.S. Department of Education this past October as part of its work
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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Veterinary academia celebrates milestone
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, whose member institutions are 49 AVMA Council on Education—accredited veterinary
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Veterinary colleges look within for debt-reduction strategies
Dr. John C. Baker says tuition increases at veterinary colleges are unsustainable.
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Calgary selects its second dean
Dr. Baljit Singh has been named as dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, effective Sept. 1.
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Accreditation status remains uncertain for Arizona
The University of Arizona Marley Foundation Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program announced May 31 that it would postpone its plans to open its doors…
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Work continues to improve veterinary education worldwide
A well-educated veterinary workforce is key in providing scientifically sound risk assessments, credible reporting of diseases, and effective delivery…
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COE to examine guidelines for distributive model
The AVMA Council on Education, the body that accredits veterinary colleges continues to field questions from practitioners about how
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AAVMC acknowledges contributions from veterinary faculty, student
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2017 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 10-12 in…
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Accreditation appeal denied, Arizona plans to try again
The AVMA Council on Education has upheld its decision to deny a letter of reasonable assurance to the University of Arizona’s Marley Foundation Doctor…
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Diversity, inclusion added to accreditation standards
The AVMA Council on Education approved revisions to six of its 11 Standards of Accreditation during its spring meeting
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Clarke promoted at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, PhD, named Dr. Cyril R. Clarke to be interim executive vice president
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Oklahoma State cited by accreditor for deficiencies
Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is making some changes to its staffing, infrastructure, and policies after it has been…
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New York metro area could get veterinary college
Another veterinary college could open in New York, this one on Long Island, with the goal of admitting students as soon as next year.