The ACVP/STP Coalition for Veterinary Pathology Fellows

1. The ACVP/STP Coalition for Veterinary Pathology Fellows Gary Cockerell, DVM, PhD, DACVP Coalition Director ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

2. What is The Coalition? A unique partnership between the ACVP and STP to develop funding for new training positions in response to the current and continued future shortage of veterinary anatomical and clinical pathologists ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

3. Veterinary Pathologists: Supply and Demand Survey • Uniform agreement that not enough veterinary pathologists are being trained • Lack of funding for training positions is biggest impediment to increasing the supply of veterinary pathologists ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

4. Veterinary Pathologists: Supply and Demand Survey • Partnerships needed between training programs, employers and government • ACVP and STP in unique position to facilitate and promote such partnerships ACVP/STP Coalition! ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

5. The Coalition Concept Establish funding mechanisms to increase the supply of veterinary pathologists by integrating the common interests of three groups • ACVP and STP • Wish to promote programs that enhance candidates’ success • Wish to assist training programs and industry achieve their goals • Industry • Wish to increase supply of veterinary pathologists • Willingness to fund new training positions • Wish to communicate career opportunities in industry • Training Institutions • Wish to increase number of funded training positions • Wish to communicate goals of training programs and career opportunities in academia ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

6.  Personal solicitation for financial support Funds for new training positions Close interaction between trainee, and academic and industrial mentors RFA for new positions  Applications to RFA  Awards based on competitive review of applications Training Institutions How the Coalition Works Financial Sponsors Coalition Leadership ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

7. Coalition Overview • Type/duration/no. of training positions supported • Residency in anatomical or clinical pathology; 3 yrs • PhD graduate study in pathology-related field; 3 yrs • Goal: 5 positions in 1st yr; 15 positions by 3rd yr • Type of funding provided • Stipend • Tuition and medical benefits • Travel and educational supplies • Payback: Trainees expected to complete ACVP exam and/or PhD 2 yrs of end of funding ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

8. Board of Governors ACVP • Dr. Reid Patterson • Dr. Willie Reed • Dr. John Shadduck • Dr. John Strandberg • Dr. Mary Anna Thrall • Current President STP • Dr. Wanda Haschek-Hock • Dr. Vince Meador • Dr. James Moe • Dr. John Robertson • Dr. Anne Ryan • Current President Coalition Management Structure Oversight ACVP Council & STP Executive Committee Strategic Leadership Implementation & Administration Director Dr. Gary Cockerell Management Co TBD ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

9. Summary • The Coalition is a prototypical partnership between two of the foremost veterinary pathology organizations in the world • The Coalition will increase the supply of well-trained veterinary pathologists while providing mutual benefits to all parties • Trainees • Training institutions • Sponsors • ACVP and STP ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04

10. Next Steps • Sponsors • Encourage your company to fund new positions or enroll current programs into the Coalition • Trainers • Submit applications in response to the RFA • All • “Talk it up” to increase awareness of the Coalition and help make this partnership a resounding success! ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 04