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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an American not-for-profit association founded in 1863 that represents more than 105,000 veterinarians. [1]The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs, and services.
The organization includes in its mission the provision of continuing education to promote the welfare of cattle, the economic success of livestock owners, awareness of issues critical to food animal industries, and career opportunities for veterinarians practicing bovine medicine. [3] In 2011, the organization claimed more than 6,000 members. [3]
The Journal of Veterinary Medical Education (JVME) is a peer-reviewed, internationally distributed journal published by AAVMC. [19] The journal publishes on topics relating to veterinary educational methods, recruiting veterinary students, clinical instruction, higher education policy, and other topics related to veterinary education. [19]
The SFUVET emerged from the Swiss Pedagogical Institute for Vocational Education (SPIVE), which was founded in 1972. Its tasks include the training and education of VET professionals, research into VET, the further development of professions, and support for international cooperation in VET.
Founded in 1883, the association, through a variety of educational, outreach and advocacy activities, works to advance member development; promote the professional and scientific standards or veterinary medicine; improve the business and work environment for veterinarians; and to serve as the public voice for veterinary medicine in Michigan.
The knowledge and skills needed to perform procedures not taught or mastered during the typical veterinary education may be acquired by independent study and practice, attending continuing education, or completing a residency program in a field of specialty practice. [11] There are several specialty colleges under the umbrella of the AVMA. [4]
After treatment, a veterinary specialist may stay in close contact with the referring veterinarian to provide ongoing treatment suggestions and advice. Veterinary specialists also play an important role in the training and continuing education of veterinary students, nursing staff, and practicing veterinarians. Though variable, specialists may ...
The College of Veterinary Medicine is an internationally recognized institution of public health, biomedical research, and veterinary medicine education. It is one of 30 veterinary colleges in the country, and one of only three in the Northeastern United States. [3] The core mission of the college is to advance the health and well-being of ...