Mission

We develop leaders for success in contemporary academic veterinary medicine.

Enlightened, progressive, adaptable, and competent leaders ensure the health, vitality, sustainability, and relevance of the veterinary profession to effectively serve society.

Vision

To be the premier leadership development program in academic veterinary medicine.

Values

  • We promote ethical, compassionate, and servant leadership attributes and characteristics.
  • We embrace the fundamental virtue and strength of diversity in every dimension, and recognize that equity and inclusion are key drivers of excellence in leadership.
  • We believe in developing exceptional and inspirational leadership attributes and competencies.
  • We believe that everyone can lead and is a leader.
  • We are committed to experiential learning experiences for current and aspiring leaders.

Program Objectives

  • Enhance “real-world” leadership competencies to address a broad range of issues frequently encountered in modern leadership roles
  • Develop a working knowledge of theory, terminology, and practical application of “leadership” by exploring operational definitions of leadership, management, and followership theory
  • Provide participants with contextual, current, and accurate information for discussion of important leadership frameworks
  • Provide robust opportunities for participants to share their unique thoughts, observations, and perspectives involving leadership
  • Create an expanded network of peers, colleagues, and experts who can provide information and discussions on new developments in knowledge and application
  • Provide the veterinary profession as a context relating to leadership at the educational institution and the professional traditions
  • Experience leadership realities from professional leaders and influencers through interactions and discussions
  • Provide an experiential learning opportunity through capstone project activities

Meetings

Additional asynchronous programming will also be available.

Leadership Academy Topics

  • Who am I as a Leader?
  • Leaders vs. Managers
  • The Impact of Followers
  • Communicate Styles and Strategies
  • Individual and Group Decision-making Strategies
  • Planning Strategically
  • The Dynamics of Team
  • Crisis Management—the New Reality
  • Stress and Resiliency for Leaders
  • Lessons from the Leadership Trail
  • The Leader Out Front

Eligibility and Fees

Eligibility

Educational leaders at AAVMC Institutional Member organizations are eligible to participate.

For more information about the AAVMC Leadership Academy, email us.

Fees

Thanks to the generous support of Elanco, registration is free.

Your institution is responsible for all travel-related expenses.