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From free RACE-approved CE courses and clinical updates to NAVLE prep and career advice, our content is designed for veterinarians, vet techs, and students who want to stay informed, inspired, and ahead in their careers.
Latest Veterinary News & Clinical Insights
AVMA COE Wants YOUR Feedback on Controversial Changes
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE®) is back in the spotlight—this time with a call for public comment on sweeping changes to its veterinary school accreditation standards. Following the decision to make DEI reporting optional for veterinary programs earlier this year, the COE is now opening the floor to feedback on seven key areas of its accreditation process: organization, clinical resources, students, admissions, faculty, curriculum, and outcomes.
AVMA’s Council on Education Cites Federal Pressure in Controversial Decision to Eliminate Diversity Reporting Requirements
In a move that has sent ripples through the veterinary education community, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) announced on March 19, 2025, that veterinary colleges will no longer be required to report on or comply with accreditation standards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As women now comprise over 60% of veterinarians, and more than 85% of veterinary students, the Council on Education's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements raises questions about the profession's commitment to inclusivit
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