AAVMC welcomes 2 British schools of veterinary science as provisional members

A pair of universities in the United Kingdom— The University of Liverpool Institute of Veterinary Science; and The School of Veterinary Science and Medicine at University of Nottingham—have been named provisional members of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).^1,2

Provisional membership is available for any college or school of veterinary medicine which grants the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent but is not yet accredited by or gained “reasonable assurance” from the Council on Education. Many schools seek provisional membership status as they go through the process of accreditation and can benefit from the value of membership gained through the AAVMC.^1,2

In an announcement released Tuesday, the AAVMC said the University of Liverpool Institute of Veterinary Science offers 2 onsite working farms, 2 referral hospitals, and 3 first opinion practices, enabling undergraduates to gain valuable direct experience of all aspects of veterinary practice.¹

“AAVMC is excited for the addition of the University of Liverpool as a provisional member which adds the expansion of our global service footprint,” said Andrew T. Maccabe, DVM, JD, MPH, CEO of AAVMC, in an organizational press release.¹

“We are delighted to join the AAVMC community, and the opportunities this brings for expanding our programs and collaborations,” said Paul Lunn, BVSc, veterinary dean at the University of Liverpool, in the press release.¹

In late March, the AAVMC announced provisional membership for The School of Veterinary Science and Medicine at University of Nottingham, which has an annual student enrollment of more than 300.²

“AAVMC is looking forward to providing academic value, expertise and strengthening faculty relationships with the University of Nottingham as a provisional member,” said Maccabe, in an organizational release.²

Professor Gary England, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, said the school was “delighted” with AAVMC’s provisional membership. “We are looking forward to benefitting from the expertise of other members, and in sharing our experiences of delivering a community-based clinical educational model over the last 12 years,” said England, in a press release.²

Founded in 1966, the AAVMC represents more than 40,000 faculty, staff, and students across the global academic veterinary medical community. Its’ member institutions include veterinary medical colleges and schools in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand as well as departments of veterinary science and departments of comparative medicine in the US.^1,2

Membership in AAVMC provides members with a voice in the advancement of veterinary medicine and expertise in admissions management, academic veterinary research, clinical programs and training, curricula and diversity issues, institutional data and analysis, leadership development and more, according to the organization.^1,2

References

1. University of Liverpool joins AAVMC as a provisional member. News release. American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. April 5, 2022. Accessed April 6, 2022. https://www.aavmc.org/news/university-of-liverpool-joins-aavmc-as-a-provisional-member/
2. University of Nottingham joins AAVMC as a provisional member. News release. American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. March 23, 2022. Accessed April 6, 2022. https://www.aavmc.org/news/university-of-nottingham-joins-aavmc-as-a-provisional-member/