

Lincoln Memorial Vet School Sues AVMA, Claims Accreditation System Hurts Pet Owners and Blocks New Veterinarians
A major legal battle is brewing in veterinary education, and it could have far-reaching consequences for pet owners, aspiring veterinarians, and the entire animal care industry. Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), home to the largest veterinary school in the United States, has filed a federal lawsuit against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)—accusing the organization of using its accreditation system to restrict competition and limit the number of practicing veterinarians.

Nation’s Largest Vet School Sues AVMA, Claims Accreditation System Hurts Pet Owners and Blocks New Veterinarians
A major legal battle is brewing in veterinary education, and it could have far-reaching consequences for pet owners, aspiring veterinarians, and the entire animal care industry. Lincoln Memorial University (LMU), home to the largest veterinary school in the United States, has filed a federal lawsuit against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)—accusing the organization of using its accreditation system to restrict competition and limit the number of practicing veterinarians.
New scholarship encourages diversity in veterinary medicine
To promote racial and socioeconomic diversity in the veterinary field, Bellinghausen started the Dr. Michael Bellinghausen Veterinary Scholarship at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Despite women dominating the veterinary profession, pay gaps persist
by Lisa O’Malley, INSIGHT Into Diversity.