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The AAVMC hosted the day-long Spectrum of Care (SOC) Symposium, sponsored by the Stanton Foundation, on Friday, March 10th, 2023 as part of the AAVMC annual Catalyze Conference in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the symposium was to continue to build an inclusive community dedicated to preparing graduates for spectrum of care practice, and to allow multiple stakeholders to engage in dialogue around the challenges and solutions to SOC pedagogy and practice.

The symposium kicked off with a panel of practitioners from diverse practice contexts discussing the need for graduates who are prepared to practice across the spectrum. This was followed by an update from the AAVMC Spectrum of Care Initiative (SOCI) and a history of The Stanton Foundation’s role in this initiative. Finally, over a dozen veterinary educators shared their experiences with the following topics as part of panels moderated by members of the AAVMC SOCI Task Force:

●     How can we shift student mentalities around SOC pedagogy and practice?

●     How can we utilize inter-professional and community partnerships to prepare students for SOC practice?

●     How can we work as a cohesive faculty to develop an effective SOC curriculum?

●     How can we embed spectrum of care training into clinical experiences?

The symposium highlighted the value of bringing multiple voices together to discuss the current landscape of spectrum of care training. Attendees benefited from hearing about how to best operationalize SOC pedagogy in their own programs. Presentations and discussions demonstrated that spectrum of care pedagogy and practice is relevant to those with expertise in a variety of areas including specialists, general practitioners, small animal, large animal, equine and so on. Throughout the day, it also became evident that more stakeholders need to be represented in these discussions, including more practitioners, veterinary students, regulatory bodies, and veterinary technicians.

The AAVMC SOCI Team left the symposium feeling energized and inspired by the great work and passion of those who help prepare veterinary students to practice across the spectrum of care. We are grateful to all the panelists who provided their invaluable expertise and insight throughout the day. We would like to thank The Stanton Foundation for providing generous support for the symposium. If you would like to hear more about the symposium or the Spectrum of Care Initiative, or if you would like support with efforts to adopt, maintain, or expand SOC training into your curriculum, please contact the AAVMC SOCI Team. Similarly, please contact the SOCI Team if you would like to share your ideas and experiences with embedding SOC training into your curriculum.

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The sold-out Catalyze 2023 AAVMC Annual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium session recording content will launch Friday, April 21^st available on AAVMC Learn. The online Catalyze 2023 includes 23 hours of sessions on topics such as Wellbeing, Admissions, One Health, Topics in Education, Spectrum of Care, and the Iverson Bell Symposium.

For more information visit learn.aavmc.org. 

Bridget Garner, University of Georgia – International active learning strategies for veterinary clinical pathology and beyond

Sue Rackard, University College Dublin – An international study of teaching and assessment of professionalism competencies in Veterinary Medicine

Arend Werners, St. George’s University – Threshold concepts and capabilities in veterinary pharmacology; a multi-center international study 

Sarah Wood , University of Bristol – Case Based Learning on Antimicrobial Prescribing in Farm Animals for Undergraduate Veterinary Students

Congratulations to all winners! Details on the next application cycle will be shared soon.

Questions about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program continue to circulate and AAVMC’s Director for Governmental Relations is here to help! Join the AAVMC for a conversation about the status of the program, including recent and anticipated updates. To register, please click here.

The AAVMC Council on Outcomes-based Veterinary Education (COVE) is hosting a summer CBVE workshop at The Ohio State University, June 28 – 29, 2023. Each AAVMC member school is encouraged to send up to three participants (faculty/staff/administrators) to the workshop. Details, including registration and accommodations, are coming soon. For programs wishing to send more than three participants, all remaining available seats will be opened on a first-come, first-served basis after registration has closed. The workshop will cover, in detail, the components of the CBVE Model, ways to implement CBVE, as well as assessment and remediation strategies that align with competency-based training. It will be an action-packed two days with time to network with colleagues who are also passionate about CBVE. Join us this summer in Columbus!

AAVMC 2023 Summer Meeting - July 15, 2023

Veterinary Scholars Symposium (VSS, formerly NVSS) - August 3-5, 2023

Primary Care Veterinary Educators (PCVE) - October 18-21, 2023

Veterinary Educator Collaborative (VEC) - October 27-28, 2023

Deans Leadership Conference - By Invitation - January 11-13, 2024

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