News You Can Use from the College of Veterinary Medicine Congratulations to Dean Constable and Dr. Wilkins! The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine presented awards to two Illinois faculty members at its 2023 Forum, held in Philadelphia, Pa., in June....
On behalf of the entire CVMA staff and the Board of Representatives, we are proud to promote the new mental health and well-being initiative Pawsitive Minds. For those of you unfamiliar with this new service, it is a confidential pathway to connect people in need of...
As we enter into Spring, I would like to encourage us all to take advantage of the rising temperatures by going outside, being active and putting our own mental health and physical health first. As a new mother, full time practicing veterinarian and CVMA Board...
Cats, Claws, and Judgment Calls A beloved faculty member, now retired, sometimes told stories from his early days in practice to illustrate changing societal and professional mores—and to get a rise out of his much-younger listeners. One such story went like this: The...
Dear Members, It is my great honor to serve as your CVMA Board President for 2023, a year which I hope brings a sense of renewal and energy back into our lives. We have all suffered from a variety of stresses over the past few years and as we reacclimate to the new...
Financial Outlook Brightens for New Veterinary Graduates The AVMA recently shared some very good news from its 2022 Survey of Graduating Seniors. This annual online survey collects information on student demographics, plans for employment or advanced education,...