Category: News Releases

MEDIA CONTACTS:Jeff Douglas or Jeanne JohnsonPhone: 202/371-9195, x144Email: jdouglas@aavmc.org or jjohnson@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., June 14, 2021 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are presenting a virtual symposium focused on how educational changes can help enhance team-based healthcare delivery systems in the […]

MEDIA CONTACTS:Jeff Douglas or Jeanne JohnsonPhone: 202/371-9195, x144Email: jdouglas@aavmc.org or jjohnson@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., April 12, 2021 — The AAVMC has changed its name from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges to the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. The wording change, although subtle, now correctly denotes that international members are part of an American-based association, linked by […]

MEDIA CONTACTS:Jeff Douglas or Jeanne JohnsonPhone: 202/371-9195, x144Email: jdouglas@aavmc.org or jjohnson@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2021 — A new study from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) finds that admission offers from veterinary medical schools tend to be lower or higher for certain groups, indicating that unintended bias still exists despite recent efforts to be more inclusive and […]

MEDIA CONTACTS:Jeff Douglas or Jeanne JohnsonPhone: 202/371-9195, x144Email: jdouglas@aavmc.org or jjohnson@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., March 23, 2021 — A respected educator from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU-CVM) with almost 20 years of experience working with the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education (JVME) has been named Editor-in-Chief (EIC). Dr. Regina Schoenfeld-Tacher, associate […]

MEDIA CONTACTS:Jeff Douglas or Jeanne JohnsonPhone: 202/371-9195, x144Email: jdouglas@aavmc.org or jjohnson@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., March 18, 2021 — New leaders have taken their seats on the 2021-22 American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Board of Directors and the board has been expanded to include a new non-voting liaison from the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators […]

MEDIA CONTACTS:Jeff Douglas or Jeanne JohnsonPhone: 202/371-9195, x144Email: jdouglas@aavmc.org or jjohnson@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., March 16, 2021 — A record 365 attendees tuned into the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC’s) first virtual conference, “Catalyze 2021: Connect and Innovate in the Face of Global Challenges,” March 3-5. 2021. Conference officials noted registrants representing 37 U.S. schools, […]

CONTACTS: JVME Editor Dr. Daryl Bussdbuss@aavmc.org AAVMC Communications – Jeffrey S. Douglasjdouglas@aavmc.org University of Toronto Press, JournalsAntonia Popapop@utpress.utoronto.ca         WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2, 2021 — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the University of Toronto Press are pleased to announce that beginning in July 2021, the Journal of Veterinary Medical […]

MEDIA CONTACTS:Jeff Douglas or Jeanne JohnsonPhone: 202/371-9195, x144Email: jdouglas@aavmc.org or jjohnson@aavmc.org WASHINGTON, D.C., February 17, 2021 — Dr. Corrie Brown from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is the recipient of the 2021 AAVMC Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). “The AAVMC’s annual series of professional […]

Washington, D.C., February 10, 2021 – Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM), is the recipient of the 2021 Iverson Bell Award from the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). “The AAVMC’s annual series of professional awards recognize outstanding veterinary medical educators who excel in various areas […]