Browsing Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine (2013-2015) by Title

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    • Are there more Creative Options for Diversifying Academic Leadership? 

      Smith, Donald F.; Kumble, Julie (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-03-30)
      Several ways to increase diversity in academic leadership positions are suggested. This might include limiting terms for deans, department chairs and others to 4-5 year terms renewable once and changing those job descriptions ...

    • Arriving at Anchorage: Traveling with Beau 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-11-07)
      In Part 9 in a series of stories reflecting on a 2007 trip to Alaska with his dog, Beau, the travelers stopped to admire the Matanuska Glacier before proceeding to Anchorage for a good night's sleep in a hotel and a ...

    • At the Interface of Medicine and Agriculture: North Carolina's College of Veterinary Medicine 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-04-30)
      From its beginning 25 years ago, the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine has had a strong connection with NCSU's College of Agriculture and close ties with the state's agricultural industry.

    • AVMA 150th Anniversary Student Summit Symposium: Understanding our Past to Transform our Future 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-06-09)
      Veterinary student scholarship winners present their papers at a Summit Symposium titled, “Understanding our Past to Transform Our Future,” held at the 2013 AVMA meeting in Chicago. The session speaks to the need to know ...

    • AVMA Leadership by Gender and College of Graduation 

      Smith, Donald F.; Kumble, Julie (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-11-07)
      The diversity of the voting members of the AVMA’s Executive Board (EB) and House of Delegates (HOD) by gender profile is described with supporting data

    • AVMA Presidential Candidates Discuss Governance, Future Scope of the Profession, and Advocacy 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-07-07)
      The two AVMA presidential candidates respond to questions about governance, women’s leadership and advocacy. Drs. Larry G. Dee and Joseph H. Kinnarney were running for the position that would be decided by the House of ...

    • AVMA Presidents of the 21st Century 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-07-16)
      A demographic summary of the last 15 21st century presidents of the AVMA from 2000-01 to 2014-15 is provided.

    • AVMA Vice President Candidates Discuss Mentoring and How to Advocate for Veterinary Students 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-07-22)
      Drs. Rebecca Stinson and Mark Russak are interviewed for the position of AVMA Vice President and share insights on governance, mentoring, and advocacy for veterinary students.

    • Becoming a Veterinary Student During the Great Depression, Part I 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-11-16)
      This is the first 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 ...

    • Beyond Water for Elephants: The Real Graduates of the Class of 1931 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-05-12)
      The 2011 movie Water for Elephants turned the veterinarian played by Robert Pattinson into the darling of all animal doctors. The REAL Cornell Class of 1931 was just as interesting and contributed to the veterinary profession ...

    • Biography of Donald Frederick Smith, DVM 

      Smith, Donald F.; Kristensen, Terry L. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-04-08)
      A biographical sketch of Donald F. Smith, DVM who was dean emeritus of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and authored most of the Perspectives in Veterinary Medicine stories.

    • Challenging the Land-Grant Mission; Cornell's Class of 1939, Part I 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-12-15)
      The first story in a series about Cornell's Class of 1939 which was admitted in 1935 during the Depression and was at variance with the traditional land-grant culture and priorities of the era. Interviews with remaining ...

    • Challenging the Land-Grant Mission; Cornell's Class of 1939, Part II 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-12-19)
      The second story in a series about Cornell's Class of 1939 which was admitted in 1935 during the Depression and was at variance with the traditional land-grant culture and priorities of the era. Interviews with remaining ...

    • Choosing the Veterinary College That Is Best for You 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-01-25)
      Factors are presented which students should consider when choosing the best veterinary school for them.

    • Class Assignment with Impact: An Interview with Dr. Valerie Ragan 

      Donnelly, Rebecca (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-05-28)
      In an interview with veterinary student Rebecca Donnelly, veterinarian Dr. Valerie Ragan provides advice about mentoring, taking career risks, negotiation, and developing leadership skills.

    • Common Names Only 70 Years Ago, They Are Now Unrecognized Veterinary Colleges 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-10-31)
      A sampling of the colleges where deceased veterinarians received their degrees appeared in a randomly-picked 1946 issue of the JAVMA. Many of those schools, a number of which were private, no longer exist and names may be ...

    • Consider a Year-End Donation in Support of the Animals 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2013-10-29)
      Suggestions are provided to those planning charitable donations at the end of the year. Several animal health and welfare programs are named whose causes deserve support. 

    • Consider a Year-End Donation to Support Animal Health and Welfare 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2014-12-01)
      Three recommendations for animal health and welfare related opportunities are provided for those planning to make charitable donations this time of year.

    • Cornell Student Chapter of the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative Wins Prestigious Cook Award for 2015 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-03-19)
      In March, 2015, the student chapter of WVLDI at Cornell won a prestigious university award for leadership. The Alice H. Cook & Constance E. Cook Award was given to a distinguished group of ten faculty and students “who ...

    • Cornell University Celebrates its Beginning 

      Smith, Donald F. (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015-04-20)
      One April 27, 2015, Cornell University celebrated Charter Day in honor of the 150th anniversary of its founding. Though other veterinary colleges had emerged prior to Cornell, James Law is credited with graduating the first ...