American Veterinary Medical Association
| American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) |
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|---|---|
| founding | July 8, 1863 in New York City |
| Seat | Schaumburg, Illinois , United States |
| purpose | veterinary specialist organization |
| Chair | John H. de Jong (President) |
| Members | approx. 93,000 |
| Website | https://www.avma.org/ |
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is a US non-profit organization of veterinarians . It was founded on July 8, 1863 in New York as the United States Veterinary Medical Association and was given its current name in 1889. AVMA has more than 93,000 members from all veterinary professions. It provides information, opportunities for postgraduate education, publications, programs and various services. It publishes the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Journal of Veterinary Research .
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) is mandated by the United States Department of Education to accredit North American veterinary training centers . Some European and Caribbean educational institutions have also been evaluated by the COE. The Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities oversees the training of technical professionals.
The American Veterinary Medical Association is also responsible for recognizing the postgraduate specializations of American boards or colleges. These virtual associations of specialists in the respective subject area confer the title Diplomate of the American College , which was also the model for the Diplomate of the European College .
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ AVMA Leadership
- ↑ History of avaa
- ^ Veterinary Education
- ↑ AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties