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Debt summit moving into action phase
Earlier this year, the Economics of Veterinary Medical Education Summit, or Fix the Debt summit, was held to bring together stakeholders to develop…
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Announcing featured sessions at the 2020 Economic Summit
Get a preview of the timely topics and high-caliber speakers you’ll experience at AVMA's 2020 Economic Summit, taking place online October 26-28.…
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New aim of debt program is helping veterinarians thrive
The Veterinary Debt initiative, formerly the Fix the Debt initiative, has shifted direction after its creation two years ago, with a new framework and…
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$2 million scholarship program announced
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation recently had lots of news to share about its new and ongoing initiatives.
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AVMF adds to its charitable programs
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation launched a new fund during the AVMA Annual Convention
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‘No higher honor’
Dr. Stacy Pritt of Rowlett, Texas, is the sole candidate for the AVMA vice presidency—a two-year position as the Association’s liaison to the Student…
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Taking a multipronged approach to tackling educational debt
Dr. Anthony “Tony” Bartels has come up with a new veterinary diagnosis—“traumatic statement syndrome.”
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USDA’s loan repayment program pays out $9M in 2023
In April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture published its Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program…
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Potential veterinary students face layered admission challenges
Many potential veterinary students face obstacles unrelated to their academic abilities when applying to veterinary school. This includes individuals…
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AVMA VP strengthens ties with college deans, faculty
More than halfway through her term, Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler talked with JAVMA News about her work and experiences as AVMA vice president, including her…
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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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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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AVMA looks to Congress for student debt relief
Owing approximately $150,000 in student loan debt may require William Willis to defer his dream of practicing in his native Alaska
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While new salaries grow, debt remains a drag
Starting salaries for new veterinarians have begun to recover from the economic downturn of 2008 through 2012, according to the recently released AVMA…
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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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Two veterinary students learn politics isn't always about money
When Congress amended the Higher Education Act in 1998, it goofed
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Board chair embraces veterinary family ties
Dr. Rena Carlson, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, has held leadership roles since early in her veterinary career. She spoke to JAVMA News about…
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Progress, promise mark leadership conference
AVMA President Tom Meyer welcomed over 500 attendees to the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Jan. 13 in Chicago during the plenary session and…
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AVMA had an active 2014, more in store for 2015
The 2015 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference, held Jan. 8-11 in Chicago, showcased work the AVMA has been doing
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Q&A: Congressman Ted Yoho's veterinary past influences his politics
Rep. Ted Yoho (Florida '83), a Republican, was first elected in 2012 to Florida's 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses
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Et cetera
Covering the full extent of JAVMA's 100 years would be an impossible task, so here are some interesting items we picked up on
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SAVMA sees chapter program further bolstered
Member benefits were discussed by the Student AVMA House of Delegates during the AVMA Annual Convention in Denver
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Pulling together to lower the debt-to-income ratio
The Economics of Veterinary Medical Education Summit was held April 20-22 at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, co-hosted by…
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Letting the numbers tell the story
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges is increasing the amount of data it collects in areas such as enrollment, tuition,
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Higher debt, lower salaries a continuing concern for grads
The confluence of a weak economy and increasingly high cost to attend veterinary college—forcing most students to take out