Enhance Your Leadership Skills at Catalyze 2026 | |
Join us in Washington, D.C., April 16–18 for Catalyze 2026, three days of engaging sessions, dynamic town halls, and hands-on workshops to enhance your leadership skills.
At Catalyze 2026, AAVMC's annual meeting exclusively for senior-level leaders in veterinary medical education, you’ll find valuable insights into navigating the evolving world of academic veterinary education and leadership. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and make lasting professional connections!
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| | SOC Spotlight: Learning Experiences | | |
Ready to try innovative approaches to prepare students for Spectrum of Care (SOC) practice?
The Spectrum of Care Implementation Strategies Guide features a collection of SOC Learning Experiences highlighting creative ways that educators are already teaching and assessing SOC competencies in veterinary education. Each example includes information about logistics, as well as potential challenges and solutions, to help you implement SOC learning experiences in your curriculum.
Explore examples such as:
- SOC-focused clinical rotations
- Assessments designed to foster SOC competence
- Longitudinal integrated clerkships focused on SOC practice
- Communication exercises for navigating client preferences
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Self-paced online courses and learning tools that support SOC approaches
These examples showcase how programs are bringing SOC preparation to life in the curriculum. Discover new ideas to adapt for your program!
| | VetEd AAVMC Seeks to Build the Future of Veterinary Education, Together | | |
Registration will open soon for VetEd AAVMC 2026, taking place June 3–5 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Check aavmc.org for details.
VetEd AAVMC is a biennial conference designed to foster collaboration, connection, and innovation among veterinary educators. Under the theme, “It Takes a Village,” this inclusive and engaging event welcomes all teaching professionals—including early- and mid-career faculty, educational leaders, and veterinary technician educators—who are passionate about advancing excellence in veterinary education. It is inspired by the widely acclaimed VetEd model.
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Don't miss the AAVMC Pre-Veterinary Career Fair! Taking place Saturday, April 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Hyatt Washington (in conjunction with Catalyze 2026), this informative and engaging event is designed for elementary, middle, high school, and college students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
For Attendees
Join us for:
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An inspiring keynote from Terrence Ferguson, DVM, co-owner of Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in Byron, Ga., and star of the National Geographic Wild series, "Critter Fixers: Country Vets"
- Exhibitors showcasing veterinary programs
- A chance to learn about careers in animal health
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For Exhibitors
Connect with the next generation of veterinary students! With over 200 students from middle school, high school, and undergraduate programs in attendance, this event is an ideal platform for veterinary medical colleges to showcase their programs, share insights about the profession, and inspire prospective students. Don’t miss this chance to make a lasting impression on future leaders in the field!
| | The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is now open for the 2026–2027 application cycle. Applicants can start here. |
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Webinar: Working with Challenging Clients
March 25, 2026, 1 p.m. ET
Michael Hawkins, a licensed professional counselor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss working with challenging clients in the hospital clinic setting.
During this session, Hawkins will discuss how to set up a supportive clinic environment where staff feel prepared rather than overwhelmed. He will cover key policies and expectations to reduce confusion during challenging interactions, as well as practical communication and de‑escalation skills staff can use when clients are frustrated, angry, anxious, or feeling unheard.
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Webinar: U.S. Policy Updates and Global Implications
March 26, 2026, 11 a.m. ET
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Join us for an informative, nonpartisan briefing on recent U.S. policy developments and their potential international implications for veterinary medical education. During this session, Kevin Cain, AAVMC Senior Director for Governmental Affairs, will provide insights into how U.S. policy changes are shaping international partnerships, student mobility, and emerging trends in international enrollment and participation.
This session will offer timely context to help institutions and educators better understand the evolving policy environment and its potential impact on global collaboration in veterinary medical education.
| Did you miss last month's briefing? View the recap here | Save the Date: Primary Care Veterinary Educators Symposium, October 19–22 | |
Save the date for PCVE 2026! Registration will open midsummer.
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