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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn more about resources to support wellbeing here.
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AAVMC announces its 2024-2025 Board of Directors
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2024-2025.
Dr. Rustin Moore of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine was elected President and Board Chair for 2024-2025. Dr. Stuart Reid of the Royal Veterinary College was named President-Elect. Read more here.
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
AAVMC celebrates the collective accomplishments of people of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander decent contributing to academic veterinary medicine and the future of the profession.
In recognition, we have created a playlist of relevant episodes from our signature podcast, Diversity & Inclusion On Air. Listen here.
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CBVE 2.0 is now available
Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) is an approach modeled after competency-based medical education and is designed to prepare graduates for professional careers by confirming their ability to meet the needs of animals and the expectations of society. This approach focuses on outcomes-based and learner-centered education and assessment.
The CBVE Model was originally published in 2018 and revised in 2023-2024. The updated CBVE 2.0 Model may be downloaded using the link here.
For more information, please visit cbve.org.
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Use of Animals in Veterinary Education Handbook
Animals are commonly used in veterinary education to teach fundamental concepts including anatomy, diagnostic imaging, animal behavior, handling, physical examination, and clinical skills. While some animal use may be replaced by alternatives including models or technology, other uses remain important in use where appropriate and advocated for transparent reporting of animal use information to students, faculty, and staff annually. There was no recommendation for reducing clinical caseload or medically necessary veterinary care providing professional-level training for veterinary students.
Access the 2024 update here.
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Climate Change Position Statement
The Climate Change Task Force has released a Position Statement to address and acknowledge the impact of the global climate emergency. Per our position statement, we are committed to making our meetings and conferences more sustainable. The CCTF organized a climate and health track at Catalyze 2024. Dr. Cecilia Sorenson, Director of the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) at Columbia University, presented a Keynote titled “Training for a Sustainable Future: Veterinary Medicine at the Intersection of Climate Change and Health.” Additionally, we are working to build out educational resources for our member schools on the GCCHE website. The CCTF was represented at the National Academy of Medicine ‘Actional Collaborative’ where it was evident that One Health is an important framework for addressing climate change and health.
“The Climate Change Task Force brought the AAVMC into the conversation about climate change and health education and identified and prioritized some key areas of focus for future educators. With the establishment of a new working group, the goal of advancing climate and health education will be extended further. While this is a work in progress, I am immensely grateful for the work of the task force to convene and exchange ideas on how to bring these resources to AAVMC member institutions,” says Dr. Andrew Hoffman, Chair, CCTF and Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine, Penn Vet.
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The AAVMC hosted the day-long Spectrum of Care (SOC) Symposium, sponsored by the Stanton Foundation, on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, as part of the AAVMC annual Catalyze Conference in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the symposium was to support CVMs interested in implementing the SOC Education Model into their curricula.
A total of 14 speakers presented across the Symposium, representing nine different member institutions. Speakers focused on the following topics, which provided valuable insights and tools to facilitate SOC curricular changes:
- The societal need for graduates prepared for SOC practice
- How CVMs can introduce and strengthen SOC preparation in their curricula
- How to utilize profession-wide partnerships to enhance SOC preparation
- Change management resources to help programs make SOC curricular change
- Learning experiences that prepare students for SOC practice
After the Symposium, AAVMC held a town hall where attendees discussed the big issues the academic veterinary medicine community must consider when preparing students for SOC practice. Attendees also brainstormed the resources that AAVMC can provide to support the academic veterinary medicine community in taking steps to address these issues.
Over 100 participants engaged in various Spectrum of Care sessions, reflecting a strong interest in advancing veterinary education to better prepare students to offer a range of high-quality care options to a socioeconomically diverse clientele. Discussions also revealed opportunities for further efforts to support this preparation. For example, faculty articulated the need for practical tools to aid SOC implementation, such as train-the-trainer resources and examples of SOC teaching materials. Additionally, there was interest in resources to facilitate discussions among faculty members, enabling them to advocate effectively for SOC integration within their institutions. Concerns about terminology, including avoiding phrases like "gold standard," also emerged, as well as consensus on the need for more empirical evidence regarding the efficacy of care options across the spectrum.
The Spectrum of Care Initiative Task Force will continue to work hard to provide resources that will support SOC preparation throughout veterinary education programs. We thank the Stanton Foundation for their generous support, which has propelled this initiative forward and provided the necessary momentum for progress. We also commend the dedication of the SOCI Task Force members, whose tireless efforts have resulted in valuable resources for the veterinary education community. Stay tuned as these resources will be made publicly available in the coming months, with ongoing refinement based on community feedback and evolving needs.
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Diversity & Inclusion On Air just aired a discussion on commercial DNA tests like Ancestry and 23andMe, and the role they play in how we are re-conceptualizing personal identity. The discussion also included context on how we are using DNA to help construct identities for our pets through tests like Wisdom and Embark. Tune in to hear from Monae Roberts and Jacquelyn Pelze on how to address the upsides, pitfalls, and the curious nature of our constant quest to self-identify!
Watch the episode here or catch it on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud or YouTube.
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Diversity & Inclusion On Air
Tune in for a replay of past episodes on YouTube here.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast to connect with the latest conversation around VetMed.
The Podcast is available to enjoy on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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Save the Date for Catalyze 2025 -Join us April 10-12, 2025 at The Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC.
Enjoy a recap of the conference here and highlights in the video below.
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CIVME Webinar available
Check out the inaugural webinar presented by Dr. Sheila Allen, Senior Accreditation Advisor to the AAVMC that aired on May 7th. The webinar offers invaluable guidance and resources to support your institution's accreditation efforts and foster continuous improvement in veterinary education. It presents an excellent opportunity for us to come together, learn from each other, and strengthen our collective commitment to excellence. Visit here to see the webinar information. To learn more about CIVME activities, click here.
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Save the Date for PCVE 2024
Mark your calendars for the Primary Care Veterinary Educators’ Symposium (PCVE) happening October 16th to 19th! We're thrilled to announce that this year's symposium will be hosted at The Ohio State University.
But that's not all! On October 15th, we'll kick off with the Shelter Medicine Veterinary Educators Symposium.
Stay tuned to aavmc.org because registration for both symposia will open soon. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your instructional practices in veterinary medical clinical education.
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AAVMC 2023 Summer Meeting – June 22, 2024, Austin, Texas
Veterinary Scholars Symposium (VSS) – August 8 – 10, 2024, St. Paul, MN
Primary Care Veterinary Educators (PCVE) – October 16-19, 2024, The Ohio State University
Deans Leadership Conference – By Invitation - January 22-24, 2025, Florida
AAVMC Annual Conference & Iverson Bell Symposium - April 10-12, 2025
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