$50K student scholarship seeks applicantsNovember 23, 2022Zoetis Foundation and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have announced the AAVMC Dr. Catherine A. Knupp Scholarship, which will provide $50,000 to a veterinary student interested in pursuing an advanced degree in basic or clinical research.
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DVM student enrollment on the riseMay 17, 2022Veterinary enrollment is climbing in the U.S., according to the AAVMC’s Annual Data Report (ADR) for 2021-2022.
$1.875 million grant supports DVM educationMarch 15, 2022Easing student debt and enhancing diversity in veterinary medicine is the dual goal of a new scholarship opportunity from Zoetis Foundation.
Veterinary colleges praised for communication, fundraisingJuly 20, 2021The communication and advancement efforts of two veterinary colleges are being celebrated by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
International inclusivity central to AAVMC name changeMay 4, 2021The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has adopted the new moniker, the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.
International inclusivity central to AAVMC name changeMay 4, 2021The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has adopted the new moniker, the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.
AAVMC begins 2018-19 Comparative Data Report projectSeptember 10, 2018The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has begun its latest Comparative Data Report (CDR) project, the association's largest institutional research project designed to generate a comprehensive statistical portrait of academic veterinary medicine. Data collected regarding faculty, applicants, student enrollment, tuition, educational debt, and finances and shared via reports, infographics, and more helps the AAVMC tell the story of academic veterinary medicine. The CDR also supports the production of the public data set that helps those outside the veterinary profession better understand the modern operating environment for academic veterinary medicine. The data collection effort concludes early November; the final report will be delivered to participating institutions by Dec. 21. Changes and additions to this year's CDR: Survey of institutional scholarships a regular component Data collection improvement in budget, expenditure surveys Includes international colleges in survey of research funding sources; includes appropriate categories for research expenditures, awarded grants Questions identify residents pursuing graduate degrees within colleges Includes periodic surveys with more detailed race, ethnicity data on academic personnel For more information about the program, email Lisa Greenhill, MPA, EdD, senior director for institutional research and diversity, at lgreenhill@aavmc.org.
AVMA, AAVMC summit to address veterinary well-being cultureFebruary 19, 2018This spring, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, and Zoetis will present the Veterinary Wellbeing Summit 2018, Apr. 15-17 in Chicago to bring about well-being changes in the pforession. At this year's meeting, leaders within the veterinary medical community and other health professionals will gather to focus on strategies and resources for establishing a culture of well-being throughout the profession, according to the AAVMC. "The health and wellness challenges we face in veterinary medicine are real, they are serious, and they require a united and decisive response," said Andrew T. Maccabe, DVM, JD, MPH, AAVMC CEO. "We're gratified to see so many people and organizations working together to address this threat to our profession and the people and animals it serves." For more information or to register, click here.
AAVMC announces award, Faculty Fellows program nomination periodsSeptember 12, 2017The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges has announced the opening of the nomination period for four awards. To learn award criteria and submission information about the AAVMC Excellence in Research Award; the AAVMC Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award; the AAVMC Senator John Melcher, DVM, Leadership in Public Policy Award; and the AAVMC Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service, visit the organization's award page. Additionally, the nomination period for the AAVMC Public Policy Faculty Fellows Program is now open. For program information, click here. The nomination deadline for all awards and the Faculty Fellows program is Friday, Oct. 13.
