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AAVMC is seeking a director for its Leadership Academy, an opportunity to help shape the program’s vision, growth, and impact while supporting the development of the next generation of veterinary leaders. Learn more here.
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Kimberly Carney, DVM, PhD, MPH, DACVPM, shares her journey from Vet Truck to Dean's Office ahead of next month's Primary Care Veterinary Educators (PCVE) Symposium. Read her story.
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Congress Leaves Early for Midterm Campaigns
The House of Representatives and Senate have both announced early adjournment in the next few weeks, with plans to return after the November elections.
This was made possible by the quick passage of a Continuing Resolution (CR), which kept the federal government funded through December 11. The CR was signed into law on September 2.
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| | The 2025-26 AAVMC Public Data Report is now available. The report brings together frequently requested data on veterinary medical education, including DVM student enrollment and diversity, applicants, tuition and debt, college budgets, and academic personnel. | | |
AAVMC was proud to join health professions educators from around the world at the International Association for Health Professions Education Ltd. (AMEE) Conference in Vienna, Austria.
CEO Emma Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVS, and Heather Fedesco, PhD, director for academic affairs, attended this year’s conference, themed “Educators as Catalysts: Building the Future of Health.”
The event provided an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how educators can help shape the future of health professions education.
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October 19‒22, 2026: PCVE Symposium
April 15‒17, 2027: AAVMC Catalyze 2027
| | Insights from AAVMC CEO Emma K. Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVS, on the strategic priorities, opportunities, and challenges shaping veterinary medical education. | | |
Focus on Outcomes
This month at AAVMC, it feels like it has been “all outcomes, all the time.” For someone of my background, this obviously makes me feel right at home, and it has been a tremendous privilege to be involved in many important conversations about the future of learners in our profession.
During August, I was fortunate to represent our organization at the ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. I attended many excellent sessions over three days focused on developing skills for executive directors and CEOs. One session in particular was most helpful, regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in strategic planning. Led by former Amazon executive Trent Gillespie, this session helped association leaders incorporate AI as a tool for applying strategic thinking within their organizations...
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