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AAVMC Activities & Initiatives 2007-2008

AAVMC Activities & Initiatives 2007-2008. Lawrence E. Heider, DVM Executive Director April 23, 2007. AAVMC Members Demographics of Veterinary Medicine DiVersity Matters National Recruitment Strategy Legislative activities Foresight Analysis Project National Academies Workforce Study

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AAVMC Activities & Initiatives 2007-2008

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  1. AAVMC Activities & Initiatives2007-2008 Lawrence E. Heider, DVM Executive Director April 23, 2007

  2. AAVMC Members Demographics of Veterinary Medicine DiVersity Matters National Recruitment Strategy Legislative activities Foresight Analysis Project National Academies Workforce Study Global Initiatives in Veterinary Education Public Health Committee and CDC Liaison Overview

  3. 32 US and Canadian Colleges of Veterinary Medicine International Accredited Colleges of Veterinary Medicine Departments of Veterinary Science Departments of Comparative Medicine 2 Animal Medical Centers AAVMC MEMBERS

  4. 85,000 Total 56,000 Private Practice ~5,000 Food Animal Practitioners ~14,000 Public and Corporate Practice ~700 American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Diplomates ~70 Epidemiology Specialty Diplomates US VETERINARIANSDemographics

  5. To grow a veterinary medical school applicant pool and student enrollment that mirrors the US population demographic. To foster a welcoming environment for students and faculty of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. To eliminate unnecessary, cumbersome barriers to success in academic veterinary medicine. To promote veterinary medicine as a profession that is diverse with professional opportunities available to the diverse population it serves. Contact Ms. Lisa Greenhill for more information lgreenhill@aavmc.org DiVersity Matters

  6. URM in the Colleges • In 2005, our enrollment: • African American – 1.9% • Hispanic/Latino – 3.0% • Asian & PI - 2.9% • American Indian & Native Alaskan - .65% • Multi-racial/ethnic - .38% • Women – 76.8%

  7. The National Recruitment Strategy focuses on improving the applicant pool by: Increasing interest in veterinary medical education Expanding interest in public sector veterinary practice Attracting applicants interested in careers that have critical shortages Diversifying the racial and ethnic diversity Achieving increased gender balance National Recruitment Strategy

  8. AAVMC has developed a four-phase program: Market Research National web based survey of high-school students and pre-vets Assess perceptions and profile those receptive to career in veterinary medicine Recruitment-Marketing Program Assessment Review of AAVMC recruiting and promotional practices and materials and interviews with staff. Consulting team and AAVMC staff will review research and audit findings National Recruitment Strategy

  9. Bill before Congress to expand capacity at US colleges of Veterinary Medicine Authorizes $1.5 billion competitive grants program for capital construction Purpose is to expand capacity and direct graduates into shortage areas like public health and food-animal medicine Contact Dr. Mike Chaddock for more information mchaddock@aavmc.org Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act: S. 746, & H.R. 1232

  10. Objective To determine the vision and direction for academic veterinary medicine in North America 20-25 Year time frame Process Foresight analysis is a systematic approach for anticipating the future Approximately 95 experts created 8 plausible future scenarios for veterinary medicine Foresight Analysis:Envisioning the Future of Veterinary Medical Education

  11. Process A final analysis of data from workshops at which the future scenarios were studied has led to conclusions and recommendations for the future direction of academic veterinary medicine Report Rollout will occur in 2007 To be used for long range strategic planning by individual institutions and the AAVMC Contact Dr. Keith Prasse for more information kprasse@aavmc.org Foresight Analysis:Envisioning the Future of Veterinary Medical Education

  12. Explore historical changes of the veterinary workforce Assess demographics of the current supply of veterinarians. Identify factors that affect the numbers of veterinarians seeking jobs. Examine trends affecting the kinds of jobs available Study university and college capacity National Academies Study:Assessing Current and Future Workforce Needs in Veterinary Medicine

  13. Global Initiatives in Veterinary Education (GIVE) is a program to strengthen veterinary colleges in developing countries. GIVE bolsters foreign veterinary schools by providing curricular materials, journal subscriptions, distant learning modules, short courses, faculty and student exchanges, and sabbatical opportunities. The GIVE program encourages long-term, mutually beneficial, meaningful relationships—involving multiple faculty, staff, and students—between North American Institutions and carefully selected foreign companion colleges. Global Initiatives In Veterinary Education

  14. Public Health Committee Chair: Dr. Will Hueston Veterinary Medical Student Day at CDC Dr. Nina Marano and Dr. Will Hueston AAVMC/CDC/U MN Liaison May 1, 2007 ~25% EFTE Dr. Will Hueston Public HealthActivities

  15. Veterinarians in Biomedical Research August 1-5, 2007. Bethesda, MD www.aavmc.org Future Meeting

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