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Class of 2024 Look Book: Welcome, New Diplomates!

megan — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:28:13 +0000

Class of 2024 Look Book: Welcome, New Diplomates! megan Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 12:28

The �� welcomed 181 new Diplomates into our college this year!

These dedicated professionals completed their certification between May 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024. Check out the Class of 2024 Look Book and join us in celebrating the newest members of the ��.

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Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC) Spring 2024 Meeting Summary

megan — Wed, 22 May 2024 18:58:52 +0000

Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC) Spring 2024 Meeting Summary megan Wed, 22 May 2024 - 11:58

The AVMA Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC) Quarterly Meeting took place in March. �� VSOC Representative Dr. Jane Sykes and �� CEO Shannon Carter, attended the meeting, in which several updates and discussions took place, including:

Plans for an in-person meeting to address training quality and accreditation for internships and residencies and discussion of solutions for oversight of training programs.
Discussion on redefining the VCPR (Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship) amidst industry changes. This includes concerns about proposed mid-level veterinary associate roles, monitoring proposed new veterinary schools and ensuring accreditation standards.
AVMA Board Liaison Dr. Robert Knapp reported on highlights from recent leadership and advocacy events and updates on legislative activities and initiatives. The formation of committees to address technological advancements and vet tech utilization is also underway.

We invite you to reach out to Dr. Sykes or Shannon Carter with questions or if you would like the VSOC to discuss or review a specific topic. The next virtual VSOC meeting will be held May 31.

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August 2023: Veterinary Specialist Coalition Update

�� Announces First Approved Fellowship Programs

megan — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:27:59 +0000

�� Announces First Approved Fellowship Programs megan Wed, 7 Feb 2024 - 14:27

With demand from Diplomates and institutions alike, an opportunity for training in a narrower field is much needed. The fellowship program will enable �� to approve programs from any private practice or academic institution that meet a set of established criteria. Providing such programs will lend prestige, allowing them to attract top-quality trainees.
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In September 2023, the �� proudly announced the launch of a new Fellowship Program, a transformative initiative designed to advance veterinary expertise and foster collaborative excellence in the field of veterinary internal medicine. Among the first approved fellowship programs are those specializing in infectious diseases at the University of California-Davis (UC Davis) and interventional cardiology at Colorado State University (CSU).

Until recently, options were limited for Diplomates of the �� who wanted to further specialize in their field. The first Fellowship program was officially approved by the �� Fellowship committee in January earlier this year. This marks the dawn of additional advanced training opportunities for veterinary specialists over an extended period of time. Additional applications have been submitted and are pending approval. The �� fully expects more applications to help further our mission of improving lives of animals and people globally as well as extending our mission of being the trusted leader in veterinary education, discovery and medical excellence.

“It’s the direction that human medicine took a long time ago,” said Dr. Keith Richter, chair of the Fellowship committee and past chair of ��’s Fellowship Task Force. “With demand from Diplomates and institutions alike, an opportunity for training in a narrower field is much needed. The fellowship program will enable �� to approve programs from any private practice or academic institution that meet a set of established criteria. Providing such programs will lend prestige, allowing them to attract top-quality trainees."

As the first �� fellowship program in infectious diseases, UC Davis envisions shaping the future of veterinary specialty medicine in this field. They express excitement at the potential to lead the way in advancing specialty veterinary internal medicine for the benefit of dogs and cats and their owners. With a focus on addressing emerging infectious threats and the interconnectedness of animal and human health, UC Davis aims to close the communication gap between veterinarians, public health professionals and physicians, advancing the concept of One Health.

“Infectious disease fellows can play an important role in providing consultation on infectious diseases to clinicians in other disciplines, as well as informing on public health implications, antimicrobial stewardship, and hospital infection control matters,” said Dr. Jane Sykes, UC Davis Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director.

With a focus on interventional cardiology, CSU leads the way as one of the pioneering �� fellowship programs, highlighting the increasing importance of sub-specialization in veterinary medicine. They aim to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field by providing focused training and fostering innovation. Inspired by the success of fellowship training in human medicine, CSU seeks to develop a network of experts dedicated to advancing cardiac interventions for animals and elevating the standard of care for animals with heart disease.

“The overarching aim is to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of veterinary interventional cardiology to advance the care of animals with heart disease," said Dr. Brian Scansen, CSU Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program Director. I believe a fellowship program is one part of the plan that helps us achieve this aim."

Approved programs, and further information regarding the �� Fellowship program can be found online here. The next deadline to submit new applications is March 1, 2024. Questions about the Fellowship Program can be sent to Certification@��.org.

2024 Town Hall Schedule

megan — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:45:17 +0000

2024 Town Hall Schedule megan Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 13:45

📅 Tuesday, April 16, 12:30 pm MT: Annual Business Meeting "State of the ��" + Specialty Town Halls

The State of the �� will cover organization-wide updates and will run from 12:30-1:00 pm. We will then divide into breakout rooms from 1:00 - 2:00 pm for the individual Specialty Town Halls, in which Specialty Presidents will provide specialty-specific updates.

📅 Tuesday, September 10, 12:30 pm MT: Legacy Leaders Town Hall (former Board members only)

�� leadership and staff will report to Legacy Leaders on college initiatives, direction and invite feedback.

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Questions? Reach out to ��@��.org.

Announcing the 2023 �� Recognition Award Winners

mjbarbick — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:20:13 +0000

Announcing the 2023 �� Recognition Award Winners mjbarbick Fri, 7 Jul 2023 - 11:20

It is once again time to celebrate those outstanding members who have served the �� and the profession by dedicating their time and talents to advancing veterinary specialty medicine. Please join us in extending congratulations to our 2023 �� Recognition Award recipients:

Dr. Peter Constable | The Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence

Dr. Ellen Behrend | The Lee & Inge Pyle Service Award

Dr. Jessica Ward | The William R. Fenner Early Career Award for Outstanding Service

Dr. Robert Hamlin | The Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award for Cardiology

Dr. Pamela Wilkins | The Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award for Large Animal Internal Medicine

Dr. Jody Lulich | The Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award for Small Animal Internal Medicine

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Click here to learn more about the awardees and to send your virtual congratulations!

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Events & Member Resources

Class of 2024 Look Book: Welcome, New Diplomates!

Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC) Spring 2024 Meeting Summary

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📅 Tuesday, September 10, 12:30 pm MT: Legacy Leaders Town Hall (former Board members only)

Announcing the 2023 ���������� Recognition Award Winners

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