Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Wins Prestigious 2023 National Award
Story by Courtney Price, VMBS Communications
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has been recognized with the 2023 President’s Award from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for its impact on veterinary health, veterinary organizations and the veterinary profession.
The VMBS was one of three institutions selected to receive the award from outgoing AVMA president Dr. Lori Teller, whose selection of recipients included institutions that have been instrumental in her professional development.
Dr. John R. August, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M, accepted the award on behalf of the VMBS’ faculty and staff at the 2023 AVMA Convention in Denver on July 14.
“I am extremely proud of my colleagues at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences whose hard work and dedication are being recognized with this award,” August said. “Through the effort they put into training future and current veterinarians, our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital patients, and the highly impactful research they are conducting, we will continue to ensure a bright future for the profession.”
In recognizing the VMBS, Teller highlighted the school’s dedication to teaching and preparing veterinary students for successful careers. In particular, she noted the thoroughness of the curriculum and the patience and care that it takes to create well-rounded graduates who are ready for life in the profession.
“It is no easy task to teach students everything they need to know to be ready for practice after graduation,” Teller said. “The compassion, intelligence, patience and grace of the faculty and staff at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences continues to inspire me, and much of what they do is unrecognized and under-appreciated by the veterinary profession. Their support of my endeavors is most definitely appreciated. Because of the work that they do, the future of veterinary medicine is indeed very bright.”
Teller also recognized the school’s commitment to continuing education for practicing veterinarians, including the recently launched annual VITA conference. Find a copy of her full speech here.
The VMBS is one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the U.S. Since it was founded in 1916, more than 8,900 students have graduated from the school and joined the veterinary profession.
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