Virginia-Maryland CVM Celebrates World Rabies Day

World Rabies Day happened on 9/28! Check out what the Virginia Maryland SAVMA One Health Working Group did to celebrate! 

For World Rabies Day this year (Sept. 28th), the One Health Working Group at VMCVM created a Buzzfeed quiz that matches participants with a common rabies vector species as a fun way to spread information about rabies transmission and prevention! Although any mammal can be infected with and spread rabies, vector species are those that are primarily responsible for maintaining the virus in nature. Find the link below for the Buzzfeed Quiz! Take the quiz to learn more about rabies vector species and find out which vector species you are! Share with us a screen shot of what rabies vector species you are!

 

SAVMA Partners with MCVMA in Support of #WakeUpVetMed Initiative

A SAVMA-sized thank you to the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association for featuring our newest collaboration!  We are proud to support the MCVMA and #WakeUpVetMed as we strive for a more inclusive and diverse veterinary community.

"Next up in our series highlighting our inaugural #WakeUpVetMed supporters, is the category of student organizations! THANK YOU SAVMA for your committment to improving our profession and for continuing to step up, represent and advocate for all of your students no matter their background!  We will not stop pushing for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession. If you'd like to also be an inaugural supporter in your sector or if your business, organization, or institution want to join our growing list of supporters, reach out to us at wakeupvetmed.org.

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What does supporting the WakeUpVetMed Initiative mean?

Formal endorsement of the WakeUpVetMed initiative indicates that your organization, business, association, community or academic institution supports the framework listed in the actionables document as a means for addressing systemic racism in veterinary medicine. While the initial call to action was addressed specifically to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the WakeUpVetMed endorsement is a broad call to action for the entire worldwide veterinary community to work collaboratively in creating transformational and lasting change in the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion."

 

2021 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference Funding Application Now Open

Announcing the 2021 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference & student attendance with National SAVMA funding!

VLC is the veterinary profession's premier conference for leadership development! Grow your leadership skills, gain new insights, and expand your personal toolset. Prepare for professional and personal pursuits and help shape the veterinary profession through CE sessions, AVMA governance meetings, and networking with colleagues! VLC will be held virtually January 7-9, 2021, with optional in-person regional meetings while maintaining safety guidelines, which will be open to SAVMA participants.

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VIN Tuesday Topic Rounds

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of October, join Dr. Jonathan Stockman for 30 minute, case-based sessions on Nutrition every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Nutritional Management for the Overweight Patient on October 6, 2020 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• The importance of maintaining a healthy body weight in dogs and cats

• Nutritional strategies for weight loss
• How weight loss and other nutritional modifications can help patients with orthopedic disease

REGISTER HERE FOR THE SESSION

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

CSU SAVMA Presents Dash for Trash

Colorado State University is promoting both physical and environmental health through their Dash for Trash event!  Check out their infographic for details and information on how to win a giftcard!