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Task force to develop vision for AVMA continuing education
A new task force will develop a vision for the AVMA’s future offerings in continuing education and assess the AVMA Annual Convention.
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LEGENDS: An educational philanthropist
Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson was known for his tireless dedication to ensuring access to higher education for African-Americans.
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International efforts continue to promote profession
Work from an international group aimed at promoting the “scientific and cultural veterinary heritage” is under way.
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AAVMC takes on bigger role with education council
The AVMA House of Delegates changed the AVMA Bylaws July 19 alter the method of appointing members to the AVMA Council on Education.
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Saving pets through education
Dr. Stephen L. Jones is the 2013-2016 American Heartworm Society president
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Board looks at big picture
The AVMA Executive Board met April 18-20 to deliberate on matters of workforce and education as well as a variety of other professional issues.
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COE given more time to comply with USDE standards
The AVMA Council on Education will continue to be recognized by the Department of Education as the accreditor for U.S. veterinary schools and
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Board keeps course on foreign veterinary school accreditation
A consensus was reached by the AVMA Executive Board during its June 6-8 meeting that the AVMA Council on Education should continue to
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A first-rate convention in the Second City
Thousands of veterinary professionals enjoyed top-notch continuing education programming and entertainment as part of the historic 150th AVMA Annual…
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NAVC broadening reach
The 2013 North American Veterinary Conference, Jan. 19-23 in Orlando, Fla., offered more than 1,300 hours of continuing education and attracted nearly…
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Cat-friendly message targets public
The AAFP rolled out the public outreach phase of the Cat Friendly Practice Program earlier this year. The cat owner campaign includes two key…
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Pressure from above
Animal welfare is improving as buyers pressure suppliers to meet standards and to participate in audit and education programs.
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Motherhood and veterinary medicine
Clearly, any barriers that kept women from entering veterinary medicine have been removed, but women continue to face additional challenges, compared…
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Correction
The article “International efforts continue to promote profession” in the Aug. 15, 2013, issue of JAVMA News inaccurately
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Report finds benefits to foreign accreditation
AVMA Task Force on Foreign Veterinary School Accreditation concluded that foreign accreditation benefits U.S. and foreign practitioners alike.
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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
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‘Philosophical differences of opinion’
The AVMA Council on Education, in pursuit of recognition by the Department of Education, appeared before a USDE advisory panel, the National Advisory…
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Proposal would cease accreditation of foreign schools
The AVMA House of Delegates will consider a resolution that would call on the Executive Board to cease accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education…
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Promote pet dental health in February
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, while the accompanying educational campaign extends year-round.
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Needed for public health, despite constraints
Veterinarians are needed for their contributions to public health, but rising educational costs for veterinary students may hinder adaptability
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Dialogue about diversity reveals tensions
A survey sent to faculty, staff, and administrators at U.S. veterinary colleges revealed tensions with regard to the perceived need for diversity in…
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On the rise
Veterinary internships are becoming increasingly popular, with a recent survey by the Association of American Veterinary Medical
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Renewals begin for revised NVAP
About 1,100 veterinarians whose federal accreditation renewals were due in January renewed in time, but about 400 let their accreditation lapse,…
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AAVSB closing one of two certification options
A program that certifies that graduates from veterinary schools not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education are ready to practice in the U.S.…
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Midwestern closer to accreditation
In late May, Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine received a letter of reasonable assurance of accreditation from the AVMA Council on…