PSLF Waiver Offers Way to Get Closer to Loan Forgiveness
The “limited PSLF waiver” refers to the time-limited changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program rules that allow borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. This opportunity ends on Oct. 31, 2022. Note: If you are new to PSLF and want some background about the […]
Human-to-dog monkeypox transmission case reported
The first potential case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission has been documented by researchers in France. The viral disease was declared a public health emergency of international concern on July 23 by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization. On. Aug. 4, the Biden administration declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency in […]
Zoetis Foundation, AVMF create scholarships for veterinary technician students
With a grant from the Zoetis Foundation, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation is offering a new scholarship program to support students in veterinary technician programs. Announced in August, the Zoetis Foundation Veterinary Technician Scholarship Program will provide $1,000 scholarships to up to 270 students. The scholarship application cycle opens on Sept. 1 and closes on […]
Nominations Now Being Accepted for DVM Appointment to ASBVME
Dear Alabama Veterinarians, Nominations are being requested for the ASBVME DVM position that will become vacant on October 10, 2022. Nominations may come from any licensed veterinarian, licensed technician, or layperson in Alabama or via self-nomination. We will accept nominations through 11:59pm on September 9, 2022. Read More …
Delegates Pass Policies on Raw Milk, Drugs, Agricultural Animals
The AVMA has new or revised policies on raw milk, use of prescription drugs, reporting of adverse events, genetic modification of animals in agriculture, and approval and availability of antimicrobials for food-producing animals. The AVMA House of Delegates approved the policies during its regular annual session, held July 28-29 in Philadelphia in conjunction with AVMA […]
HOD Discusses Constraints of Providing Emergency Care, Updates to Model Practice Act
Veterinarians have an ethical responsibility to provide emergency care, according to the AVMA Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics, but practicing that responsibility can prove to be challenging in certain situations. The AVMA House of Delegates discussed the responsibility to provide emergency care as well as needed updates to the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice Act—possibly including […]
AVMA Elects New Volunteer Leaders for 2022-2023 Term
Dr. Lori Teller, a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in canine and feline practice and clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, assumed the presidency of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with a pledge to strengthen the profession through collaboration and a focus […]