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Veterinary education continues expanding
Increasing student enrollment at veterinary colleges looks to continue in the near future.
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Discussions continue on assessment of veterinary education equivalence
The AAVSB and the AVMA are pleased to report on continued discussions regarding the certification of foreign-educated veterinarians
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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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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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World Veterinary Day promotes continuing education in one health
On April 30, World Veterinary Day 2016 will promote continuing education for veterinarians in one health.
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Public health and regulatory veterinary medicine continuing education
State and local associations, colleges, and departments of veterinary science should include in CE programs a representative offering of subjects on…
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Higher education legislation at a crossroads
This June is a crucial period for higher education advocacy in Congress. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx…
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Policy emphasizes public health education
The AVMA Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine believes that continuing education in public health
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Momentum continues for AVMA activities
Summits on educational debt and wellness, recommendations from a task force on drug compounding, and economic reports on topics such as pet insurance…
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AVMA, Mexican meetings continue
Meetings between AVMA and Mexican veterinary leaders that began last year will continue next year
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Veterinary education constantly evolving
Veterinary education has evolved with the changing times and will continue to do so to remain relevant, according to speakers at a daylong session on…
AVMA Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation
Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education and Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities represents the highest standard of…
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
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Probationary accreditation continues for Tuskegee
Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine’s probationary accreditation status was extended by the AVMA Council on Education
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DOE extends AVMA Education Council recognition but wants changes
Department of Education staff and a DOE committee have recommended continuing the AVMA Council on Education's recognition
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U.S. Department of Education review of AVMA Council on Education underway
The U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee for Institutional Quality and Integrity has begun its periodic review of the AVMA…
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Chart of the Month: More veterinarians in the educational pipeline
The number of veterinarians entering the workforce can be anticipated to grow substantively over the next decade as the profession’s educational…
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Professional development grants available for veterinary educators
Applications due June 29 Continuing education to enhance teaching is vital for educators who prepare the veterinarians of tomorrow. The AVMA’s…
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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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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
Education and the COE: FAQ
The accreditation system can sometimes be complex and confusing, even to those who are intimately involved with it. Get answers here to some of the…
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Veterinary educational debt varies by sector, race
The mean educational debt for new veterinary graduates continues to rise. Those going into private practice typically have the highest debt and earn…
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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…
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For-profit veterinary technology programs continue to close
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, at its April 21-24 meeting in Schaumburg, Illinois, withdrew the accreditation…
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Budget cuts continue to plague veterinary schools
Dried-up stimulus funds could spell trouble