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March 2025

General News and Updates

Elevate Your Expertise — Join Us at Catalyze 2025

Join us at Catalyze 2025 for three days of engaging sessions, dynamic town halls, and hands-on workshops to elevate your expertise.

At Catalyze 2025, you’ll connect with deans and other educational leaders to 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 connections!

Just Added! We know the academic veterinary medicine field is currently full of uncertainties. To help you gain insights into emergent issues, we have added a new plenary. Make plans to hear Rick Seltzer, who writes the Daily Briefing newsletter for the Chronicle of Higher Education, on April 10. Seltzer will discuss the state of higher education in the federal landscape.

Explore More: Agenda | Keynote Speakers | Hotel and Travel

The Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C. — April 10–12

AAVMC Launches Webinar Series on Policy Changes Under New Administration

AAVMC’s Government Affairs team hosted the first in a series of webinars to explore the impact of changes under the new administration. Exclusively for AAVMC member institutions, the session saw more than 30 participants engage in discussions on various topics—from recent executive orders and budget reconciliation to the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in accreditation. An expert panel featured Sophia Magill, Senior Advisor to the President at Iowa State University, and Rachel Minahan, Director of Government Affairs at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The discussion was moderated by Kevin Cain, AAVMC’s Senior Director for Governmental Affairs.

New Report on Shared Faculty Appointments Addresses Veterinarian Shortage

AAVMC released its survey findings in a new report, Shared Faculty Appointment Survey. Led by James Lloyd, DVM, PhD, of Animal Health Economics, and Lisa Greenhill, EdD, of AAVMC, the survey explores current practices surrounding shared faculty appointments between academia and the private sector, addressing the growing shortage of veterinarians. The findings highlight the prevalence of shared appointments, specific employment models being implemented, and the key advantages and challenges associated with these shared appointments. Read more

Admissions and Recruitment

AAVMC Hosts Career Fair for Future Leaders

Don't miss the AAVMC Pre-Veterinary Career Fair! Taking place Saturday, April 12 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Washington (in conjunction with Catalyze 2025), 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:

An inspiring keynote from Michelle Schack, DVM, @Dairy.Doc
Exhibitors showcasing pre-veterinary programs
A chance to learn about careers in animal health

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 2025–26 application cycle!

Learn more about VMCAS or start your application here.

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 on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

AAVMC is looking for DVM students and veterinary professionals who identify as Arab-American or from the Middle East/North Africa regions (MENA) for an upcoming episode of our podcast.

Share your story.

Upcoming Events

CIVME Hosts Final Accreditation Webinar

CIVME will host its third and final accreditation webinar in this series on Wednesday, April 3, at 5 a.m. EST. Presenters will include Jennie Hodgson, Emerita Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Educational Innovation; Virginia Tech co-chair of AVBC’s Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee (VSAAC) and Emerita Professor Rosanne Taylor of Sydney School of Veterinary Science. Co-chair of AVBC’s Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee. Register here.

Registration Open for Academic Veterinary Medicine Symposium

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the AAVMC Academic Veterinary Medicine Symposium, scheduled for June 3–6, 2025, at Texas A&M University.

This premier professional development event is dedicated to advancing veterinary medical education. This four-day symposium brings together educators, researchers, and institutional leaders to explore critical topics shaping the future of veterinary education. The symposium features three key programs:

June 3: Spectrum of Care (SOC) Symposium–Addressing strategies to enhance veterinary graduates’ ability to practice along the spectrum of care.
June 4–5: Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) Summer Workshop–A deep dive into CBVE implementation, assessment, and best practices.
June 6: Consortium of Workplace-Based Education and Learning (COWBEL) Meeting–A dedicated forum for discussing workplace-based learning in veterinary education.*

Attendees can choose to participate in one, multiple, or all of the programs based on their interests and availability.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders, share innovative practices, and collaborate on the future of veterinary medical education.

*The COWBEL Meeting is an independent event, with AAVMC providing in-kind organizational support.

To register for the symposium, visit the AAVMC Academic Veterinary Medicine Symposium website.

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

Member News

Can a Dog's Saliva Really Reveal Its Age?

Cornell University

Advanced Robotic Imaging Help Rusty the Therapy Horse Avoid Surgery

University of Pennsylvania

IRONDOG Fund Helps Pets in Need

Michigan State University

University of Pennsylvania Avian Influenza Experts Provide Briefing to Pennsylvania Policy Makers

University of Pennsylvania

Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Discovery May Help Prevent GI Disease in Dogs

Texas A&M University

Forever Young: Cornell Helps Aging Dogs Increase Their Quality of Life

Cornell 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.

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