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AVMF continues to strengthen impact
For the second year in a row, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has seen a jump in donations, and it also increased the the money it awards…
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Program continues to foster young researchers
The 2011 Merial-National Institutes of Health Veterinary Scholars Program Symposium once again educated attendees about the latest in research and…
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Budget cuts continue to plague veterinary schools
Dried-up stimulus funds could spell trouble
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Comment period extended for report on future of vet education
The deadline for submitting feedback on the draft report of the North American Veterinary Medical Education Consortium's "Roadmap for Veterinary…
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Will veterinary education hit a tipping point?
Getting into veterinary school is not easy. It takes a dedicated and bright student to excel at the undergraduate prerequisites, earn enough
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AVMA to discontinue online CE program
The AVMA will discontinue AVMA Ed, its online continuing education program for veterinarians.
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AVMA councils and committees renewed
The Executive Board approved recommendations to continue the following AVMA entities: Council on Education, Council on
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New Jersey granting CE credits for volunteer services
A new law in New Jersey allows veterinarians to earn continuing education credits by providing free services for low-income, animal shelters, or…
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Cornell opens specialty clinic in Connecticut
At CUVS, according to a university press release, board-certified specialists offer treatments and procedures as well as continuing education…
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Feline-friendly medicine
The American Association of Feline Practitioners is increasing its efforts to promote the concept of cat-friendly practices while increasing its…
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Structure leads to progress in China
Chinese Veterinary Medical Association sets sights on quality education, economics
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Carlson's vision is a call to action
Innovation must come to veterinary economics and education, AVMA governance
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Danish veterinarian credited with Brucella abortus discovery
Educated in both human and veterinary medicine, Dr. Bang conducted extensive investigations into zoonotic diseases.
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Meet me in St. Louis
About 8,800 attendees convened July 16-19 in St. Louis for four full days of education, exhibits, and events during the 2011 AVMA Annual Convention.
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Reconciling scope-of-practice disputes
State veterinary boards, laypersons work together on legislation
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AVMA VP Strother on the future of veterinary medicine
JAVMA News checked in with Dr. Jan K. Strother as she approached the halfway point of her AVMA vice presidency.
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New AVMA strategic plan emphasizes economics
Concerns about the economics of the veterinary profession are an underlying theme of the new AVMA Strategic Plan, which received approval during the…
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Starting from day one
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is working to provide guidelines and tools that will allow countries around the world—but particularly…
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Horse (veterinarian) roundup
The world's largest educational meeting for equine veterinarians drew 5,504 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, exhibitors, and guests,…
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Cardiac resources for pets available online
A newly formed group of board-certified veterinary cardiologists has rolled out an online library of cardiology resources and guidelines for…
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Senate pays tribute to US zoos and aquariums
Partisan agendas were briefly set aside this past November when a resolution honoring the nation's zoos and aquariums passed the Senate by unanimous…
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House to consider accreditation of foreign schools
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a resolution to establish a task force to review the impact of AVMA Council on Education accreditation of…
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On the road with AVMA President Carlson
Since becoming AVMA president this past July, Dr. René A. Carlson has traveled the country representing the Association.
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Veterinary conference draws 15,000
The 83rd Annual Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 20-24 in Las Vegas, set a conference attendance record by drawing nearly 15,000 attendees,…