Topic: The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association welcomes Dr. Jim Humphries, sponsored by CEVA, to provide CE Media Training on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. This event will take place at the Brookfield Zoo in the Discovery Center Building.

There is NO COST to attend this event; and it is only open to CVMA veterinarian members.


Bio: Dr. Humphries is a practicing veterinarian and President and News Director of the Veterinary News Network. He is also the founder of The American Society of Veterinary Journalists, and serves as Adjunct Professor of Media and Communications at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a communications consultant for many companies, universities and research organizations. Dr. Humphries has been called “one of the best media trainers in America today” and is recognized as the most experienced veterinary medical journalist in the country! For over two decades, he has appeared on practically every popular local and national radio and television program in America. He has acted as spokesperson for the “giants” in the animal health industry and is a highly popular speaker at state and national meetings in the areas of media communications, using the media for publicity and promotion, crisis communications and using media interview techniques for client communications.

For CVMA members who desire interaction with the public, please contact Eric Voogd by email: evoogd@chicagovma.org for more information about activities and how to join the CVMA Public Education Committee.