Resource Type: Position Statement
AAVMC position statements reflect AAVMC perspective and policy regarding important issues in academic veterinary medicine. They have been considered and approved by the Board of Directors.
Position Statement on Gender Equality
Visiting Veterinary Medical Students on Clinical Rotations
The AAVMC supports reciprocal short-term clinical training opportunities for students among member institutions.
Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Veterinary Medicine
The AAVMC affirms the principle of inclusive excellence in veterinary medical education and actively works to advance diversity and inclusiveness.
Principles of Inclusion
The values imbedded in our Principles of Inclusion promote personal freedom, dignity, respect and justice, and reject prejudice and discrimination in every form.
Use of Animals in Education
The AAVMC recognizes the role of live animals in the instructional process, yet encourages minimal use and requires humane practices.
Protecting Student Privacy
The AAVMC recognizes the importance of protecting students’ rights to privacy and is guided by law and the journalistic principle of reporting the truth while minimizing harm.
Definition of Diversity
The concept of diversity encompasses respect, understanding and appreciation for differences in people and the value and strength of diversity in a team or group.
Third Party Ranking Systems
The AAVMC does not endorse third party ranking systems of colleges of veterinary medicine and believes all member institutions provide quality educational programs.
Addressing Societal Needs
The AAVMC recognizes its obligation to prepare veterinarians for professional practice in the broad variety of ways in which veterinary medicine serves societal needs.
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