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February 2025

General News & Updates

The Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C. - April 10-12, 2025

Advocacy Day - April 9, 2025

Stay tuned for more details on Advocacy Day 2025.

Save the date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, on Capitol Hill.

AAVMC Endorses AAUP 1940 Statement on Academic Freedom

The AAVMC Board of Directors has endorsed the 1940 Statement on Academic Freedom, as set forth by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

“We support the right of academic institutions to determine how best to address and meet the evolving needs of the veterinary profession and broader society,” said Dr. Rustin M. Moore, AAVMC President. “We embrace a collaborative approach and work toward shared goals within the veterinary community, yet we are firm in our belief that it is the responsibility of member institutions and that they are best positioned to shape the education and training of veterinary professionals in a way that best serves those who depend and rely upon us for care and services.”

The AAUP statement defines and lays out the principles of academic freedom. In endorsing this statement, the AAVMC entrusts our member institutions and asserts support of the right to express their own views, study, research, and teach on any topic, and the right to develop academic programs of their choosing.

Scholarships

FFAR Veterinary Student Research Fellowship is open for applications through February 26

The 2025 FFAR Vet Fellows program is providing a $16,000 stipend for up to 15 students to perform research on topics including, but not limited to: agricultural economics; nutritional security and food access; environmental sustainability of agriculture; advanced technologies; zoonotic diseases and pandemic prevention; and antimicrobial stewardship.

The program is accepting applications for the 2025 cohort through February 26, 2025. Learn more here.

Admissions & Recruitment

The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is now officially open for the 2025-26 application cycle!

Learn more about VMCAS or start your application here.

Professional Development

AAVMC Leadership Academy Expands to Two Annual Cohorts!

Beginning in April 2025, the AAVMC Leadership Academy will expand to two cohorts annually, providing even more faculty members with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills. This expansion kicks off with the introduction of a Spring cohort, which will be held as part of the pre-conference programming during the week of AAVMC’s Annual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium.

By offering both Fall and Spring cohorts, the Leadership Academy continues its commitment to fostering leadership growth and professional development across academic veterinary medicine. Stay tuned for more details on nomination and participation opportunities!

Christopher Adin, D.V.M., a professor of small animal surgery and executive associate dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the Director of the AAVMC’s Leadership Academy.

“I am excited to join the team at the AAVMC and to help guide the future of the Leadership Academy. Over the years, this program has been a key step in the journey of many of today’s leaders. I am committed to continuing that tradition of excellence.”

Diversity and Inclusion

AAVMC's Signature Podcast: Diversity & Inclusion On Air

Tune in for a replay of past episodes on YouTube here.

The Podcast is available to enjoy on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

AAVMC is looking for DVM students and/or veterinary professionals who identify as men and have struggled with imposter syndrome for an upcoming episode of our podcast.

Share your story.

AAVMC is proud to celebrate Black History Month!

We're sharing a curated playlist of Diversity & Inclusion on Air podcast episodes that explore the history, challenges, and progress of Black representation in the field.

Check out the playlist here.

Upcoming Events

Save the date for PCVE 2025! Registration details will be forthcoming.

Staff Updates

Photos L-R: Dabdub, Onabiyi, Barnes

Ms. Diana Dabdub has been promoted to Senior Director for Admissions & Recruitment Affairs.

Ms. Lola Onabiyi has joined AAVMC as Controller.

Ms. Sybil Walker Barnes has joined AAVMC as Director for Marketing and Communications.

Member News

Transdisciplinary project aims to prevent the next pandemic

Cornell University

Texas A&M Board Of Regents Approves Center For Comparative Genomics

Texas A&M University

CVM researchers lead effort to track bird flu’s threat to Minnesota wildlife

University of Minnesota

Beagle’s Journey Sheds Light on Rare Form of Hepatitis in New Research from Cummings School

Tufts University

University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine Leading Collaborative Effort Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Penn Vet

This veterinary alumnus is a 'big-picture' thinker

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Walk on the Wild Side: The Evolution of MSU’s Zoo and Wildlife Program

Michigan State University

AAVMC aims to highlight the accomplishments of all member institutions. To be considered for the next Member News section, send your story to marketing@aavmc.org.

AAVMC Newsletters

The AAVMC is working hard to create a culture of diversity and inclusion in every dimension of academic veterinary medicine. To foster this goal, the photographs and illustrations which are used in our communications programs are aspirational, and do not necessarily reflect the levels of diversity and inclusion that currently exist.

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