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Browsing Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine (2013-2015) by Title
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Daniel Elmer Salmon, First DVM
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-10-02)Daniel Salmon DVM (Cornell 1876) deserves to be included as one of the three most important US veterinarians of the 19th century. During his 22-year tenure as head of the Bureau of Animal Industry, Salmon and the scientists ... -
Dean Ruby Perry Reflects on Her Journey to Leadership
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-02-24)Dr. Ruby Perry, Interim Dean at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, is interviewed and discusses how growing up in the Civil Rights Era shaped her passion for leadership. -
Denver's AVMA Conventions: 2003 and 2014
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-08-12)The 2013 AVMA Convention in Denver dealt with some thorny issues about the future of veterinary medicine. The author reflects on the remarkable changes in the veterinary profession that have taken place in the 10 years ... -
Denver's AVMA Conventions: 2003 and 2014 (Updated Version)
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-08-22)The 2013 AVMA Convention in Denver dealt with some thorny issues about the future of veterinary medicine. The author reflects on the remarkable changes in the veterinary profession hat have taken place in the 10 years ... -
Depression: Finding Veterinary Work During the Great Depression
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-11-17)This is the fourth in a series of stories describing veterinary life during the Great Depression. They are based on personal interviews begun in 2007, with veterinarians who attended college during the 1930s. Focus of this ... -
Depression: Teaching and Learning Veterinary Medicine During the Great Depression, Part II
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-11-16)This is the third in a series of stories describing veterinary life during the Great Depression. They are based on personal interviews begun in 2007, with veterinarians who attended college during the 1930s. Focus is on ... -
Diary of a Columbia Veterinary College Student 1882-1884
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-08-18)The diary of William Henry Gribble, DVS (1857-1944) provides of a glimpse into a period in the history of veterinary medicine when veterinary medical education was almost totally the provenance of private colleges in ... -
Distribution of Ross and St. George's Universities DVM Graduates in the United States
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-03-10)Over 3,800 AVMA-member veterinarians have graduated from Ross University in St. Kitts and St. George's University in Grenada since 1985 and 2003, respectively. Currently, 58% percent reside in the seven most populous states ... -
Distribution of Ross and St. George's Universities Veterinary Graduates in the United States
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-08-15)A demographic profile is provided of students who graduated from two Caribbean schools--Ross University and St. George's University. Their number, distribution and impact on the United States are presented and discussed. -
Diversity of Educational Background in the AVMA Leadership (2013-14)
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-11-05)The diversity of educational background of the voting members of the AVMA’s Executive Board (EB) and House of Delegates (HOD) is described with supporting data by college. -
Dr. Carolyn Comans: The Ying and Yang of the Professional and Personal Life
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-10-06)Carolyn Comans DVM (Cornell Class of 1960) worked toward the goal of becoming a veterinarian from grade school. During her 50th reunion in June 2010, she proudly reminisced, “I could have been a secretary, a teacher, maybe ... -
Dr. Clarence R. Roberts: Corporate Veterinarians and CEO
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-05-30)The story of Dr. Clarence R. Roberts provides an example of an industry veterinarian from the early days of the profession. After just three years in general practice, he joined a milk supply company. During the acme of ... -
Dr. Daniel Skelton: The Story of a 1930s-educated African-American Veterinarian
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-05-26)Dr. Daniel Skelton, Cornell Class of 1939, spent his entire career in the food inspection service of the Federal Government. At the time of his death in 2011, he was the last surviving Africa-American veterinarian to have ... -
Dr. Jack Walther -- Cowboy, Veterinarian, AVMA President
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-04-25)Dr. Jack Walther served as AVMA President in 2003-2004. His contributions to the Western Veterinary Conference and veterinary medicine in general are noted. -
Dr. Jane Brunt: Her Diverse Formative Years
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-04-03)This story presents how Dr. Jane Brunt's diverse educational background prepared her for becoming a pioneering feline specialist, owning a successful feline-only practice, and serving as executive director of the grassroots ... -
Dr. Jane Brunt: The Making of a Feline Veterinarian
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-04-06)In addition to preparing for following her feline medicine interests, Dr. Jane Brunt’s career has included leadership in many aspects of organized veterinary medicine. -
Dr. Julie Adamchick: The Making of a Production Animal Veterinarian
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-05-23)Julie Adamchick, a 2014 DVM graduate from Cornell University, explains how she became interested in production animal medicine. -
Dr. Leonard Pearson: The Untimely Death of the University of Pennsylvania's Third Dean
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-06-12)Dr. Leonard Pearson was one of the most scholarly, dedicated, and passionate veterinarians of his era. With his 12 years as the third dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, he was among the ... -
Dr. Ronnie Elmore Takes Diversity to Another Level at Kansas State University
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-06-30)Dr. Ronnie G. Elmore is applaud for supporting the administration of Kansas State University and its College of Veterinary Medicine's efforts in promoting diversity in various ways. -
Dr. Sheila W. Allen, University of Georgia: Veterinary Dean with a Passion for Education
(Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-09-10)Dr. Sheila Allen is the only Cornell veterinary graduate currently serving as dean of a veterinary college at the University of Georgia. Though only 32 years have passed since she received her DVM, she is already among ...
