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Women’s organization nurtured, influenced
Female veterinarians in the U.S. numbered fewer than a hundred in 1946 when Dr. Mary Knight Dunlap (MSU ’33) decided they should organize.
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Raising global veterinary standards
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a conference this past December during which 23 recommendations
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Students plugged in at symposium
The 45th annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium, March 20-22 at Colorado State University featured engaging speakers and interactive wet labs
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Women’s leadership group goes to school
The Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative has established its first three student chapters
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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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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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AVMA stands for “respect and dignity” of all members
The AVMA Board of Directors reiterated the Association’s support for diversity and inclusion during its April 7-9 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, and…
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Q&A with the AVMA president-elect candidates
Drs. Jan K. Strother and Michael J. Topper describe the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary profession and explain why they’re ready to…
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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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Students defining financial literacy
Improving financial literacy education for veterinary students has emerged as a topic of importance at veterinary colleges.
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Georgia alumni recognized by college
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine honored four alumni with awards for service to the veterinary college and the veterinary…
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Campaign pushes for profession to recognize third gender option
The student and professional veterinary organizations representing the LGBTQ community have endorsed a letter-writing campaign asking the veterinary…
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Congratulations, Veterinary Leadership Conference scholarship winners
When hundreds of veterinarians converge next month for the AVMA’s annual Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC), 15 rising leaders will join them as…
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VLC scholarship winners will take leadership to the next level
Congratulations to the 10 rising leaders awarded scholarships to attend AVMA’s annual Veterinary Leadership Conference (VLC) next month.
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Arce poised to make history this summer
Dr. José Arce will be the first native of Puerto Rico to hold the office of AVMA president-elect. He talks about his father volunteering with the…
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Women candidates mark historic first for AVMA
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller are running to be the 2022-23 AVMA president, the first time in the Association’s almost 160-year history that…
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Veterinary organizations take diversity- and equity-related action
Several veterinary organizations and associations have released statements in recent months in support of the Black Lives Matter movement; a few…
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Members named to veterinary DEI commission
AVMA and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have announced the members of the newly formed Commission for a Diverse,…
Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession
Created by the AVMA and the AAVMC, the Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession will lead a coordinated and…
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AVMA, AAVMC announce diversity, equity, inclusion commission
In a move to address diversity, equity, and inclusion–related issues in the veterinary profession, the AVMA and Association of American Veterinary…
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Agile responses to member needs a priority for AVMA Board chair
Dr. Lori Teller, elected to a one-year term as chair of the AVMA Board of Directors last July, talks about navigating as a leader during a tumultuous…
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New plan will promote diversity, inclusion in United Kingdom’s veterinary profession
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Diversity and Inclusion Group strategy identifies several areas for ongoing and focused efforts, including…
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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HOD to decide historic AVMA election
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller share why they think they are the most qualified candidate in this year’s race for AVMA president-elect.
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Board Chair Gill discusses AVMA priorities
Dr. Ronald Gill, the 2022-23 chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, expects workforce challenges and solutions will continue to occupy the Board’s…