AAVMC Spectrum of Care Initiative (SOCI) supports veterinary programs in preparing graduates to deliver contextually appropriate, evidence-based care across a range of clinical settings. Guided by leaders in academia and practice, SOCI provides the infrastructure, resources, and community for implementing competency-based spectrum of care education.
What Is Spectrum of Care Practice?
Spectrum of care (SOC) refers to the range of veterinary care options that can be provided based on the unique circumstances of each case.
An SOC approach:
- Integrates clinical expertise, evidence, and context
- Tailors care to client goals, abilities, and resources
- Offers appropriate, flexible care options
- Enhances access and equity
- Strengthens professional identity and clinical decision-making
- Supports long-term business sustainability
AAVMC Spectrum of Care Implementation Strategies Guide
Enhancing Spectrum of Care Preparation in Veterinary Education Programs: An Implementation Strategies Guide
This free resource offers evidence-based strategies for planning, implementing, and sustaining SOC curricular change across educational contexts.
Explore guidance on:
- Vision-setting and strategic planning
- Identifying and integrating SOC-specific competencies using the Spectrum of Care Education Model, aligned with the AAVMC CBVE® Competency Framework
- Mapping existing curricula and identifying opportunities for SOC integration
- Connecting SOC to broader institutional goals (e.g., access, well-being, recruitment
- Anticipating common challenges and addressing misconceptions
- Designing instructional methods and assessment tool
- Developing SOC learning experiences and case-based exercises
- Teaching clinical reasoning and client communication through SOC cases
- Gathering evidence of impact and curricular outcomes
- Sharing results and sustaining change over time
Making the Case for SOC Curricular Change in Your Program
Looking to engage colleagues in conversations about strengthening spectrum of care preparation in your veterinary program? Our customizable slides are designed to help you initiate conversations about SOC curricular change. Speaker notes are included to support your delivery.
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