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UGA introduces online professional master’s program
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will offer a comparative biomedical master’s program online starting this fall.
AAFP, Winn Feline Foundation announce 2020 scholarship winners
The annual scholarships are awarded to two college students who are dedicated to advancing feline medicine.
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary news, plus the exciting launch of our first Fetch dvm360 virtual conference
Check out this week's top veterinary headlines.
BlackDVM Network offers opportunities for connection, mentorship and more
The organization's founder and new veterinarian Dr. Tierra Price shares why and how she started BlackDVM Network and her mission to help provide vast resources to black veterinary students and professionals.
Fetch dvm360 announces combined virtual veterinary conference
Registration is now open for the first virtual Fetch dvm360 conference, which combines three of our exclusive annual live events: Fetch Baltimore, Hospital Design 360 and Fetch Kansas City.
Addressing the dismal lack of diversity in veterinary medicine
A second-year veterinary student shares his experience as the only black male student in his class—and how he plans to use his unique position as a platform to encourage change throughout the profession.
Zoetis, AAVMC award 315 veterinary student scholarships
Students will share $630,000 in scholarship funds, bringing the total awarded over the past 11 years to more than $7 million.
UC Davis veterinary school launches new genetics website
The updated site offers new genetic tests for horses as well as comprehensive information to help educate both veterinary professionals and pet owners.
This week's veterinary headlines, plus a free virtual career fair
Check out these top veterinary headlines.
dvm360 to host a virtual career fair
dvm360 is partnering with Banfield to put together this exciting event.
The Clinic Notebook: entrepreneurial opportunity at veterinary school
Why—and how—one veterinary student is filling a need of many veterinarians in the profession.
Surviving vet school: staying engaged while staying home
How do you transition from a well-planned final year of veterinary school to the unprecedented realm of cyber-clinics? How do you stay connected with your future profession from your couch?
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus PrideVMC hosts some exciting Pride Month events
An open letter to my fellow 2020 graduates
On the precipice of graduation, one new veterinarian chooses to look boldly toward the future rather than dwell on what he has missed.
The veterinary school experience of a first-generation Haitian-American
Brand new veterinarian Dr. Stéphie-Anne Dulièpre shares some of the challenges she faced as one of very few people of color at her veterinary school.
PrideVMC announces student award winners
The organization recently created two new scholarships to recognize students dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the profession.
Final words on the ‘whitest profession’
There may be disagreement about the reasons why relatively few minorities join the veterinary profession, but we all agree that increasing diversity and inclusion should be a priority.
AAVMC names first wellbeing director
Mackenzie Peterson will play an instrumental role in promoting mental health at the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ member institutions.
News wrap-up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus celebrating creativity during the pandemic
Veterinary educators: Are you turning “lemons into lemonade”?
VetMedAcademy and Merck Veterinary Manual are co-sponsoring a contest to celebrate faculty creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19—Students lift each other up through social media
Veterinary students are taking advantage of social media to promote positivity during the pandemic.
Readers write: Acting on student debt
Readers respond to a recent commentary about taking action on veterinary student debt.
Coronavirus: a “novel” situation for veterinary students
Thoughts from a third-year veterinary student about to embark on clinical rotations during COVID-19.
When a virus pulls the rug out from under graduation
In case you were wondering what it’s like being a veterinary student on the brink of graduation during the COVID-19 outbreak, I can tell you this: It sucks.
COVID-19: how the veterinary profession can help
The dean of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University explains how and why veterinary professionals are vital in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
New bill would postpone loan repayment during advanced training
If passed, the new bill would allow borrowers to pause interest accumulation and loan repayment while pursuing additional veterinary training and education.
New challenges for veterinary students
NAVC's Chief Veterinary Officer Dana Varble, DVM, explains how veterinary student challenges have evolved since she was a student.
Veterinary students attend VMX for free
Compassion-First Pet Hospitals covers VMX student registration costs.
Why does diversity matter in veterinary medicine?
One school dean believes there are moral issues involved in increasing access to veterinary schools for underrepresented groups, but also educational, societal and business benefits with increasing diversity.
Commentary: Veterinary education and intellectual freedom
Distributive model of clinical education is a necessary part of the evolution of our professional education.