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Alumni Speaker Series Updates and Reminders
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This fall, it’s been exciting to launch our Alumni Speaker Series. Last week, a distinguished panel presented on the important topic of "Work-Life Balance in Veterinary Medicine." Thank you to Dr. Laura Beck (DVM’13), Dr. John Hallett (DVM’90), Dr. Amanda Pike (DVM’11), and Dr. Ayrika White-Mfoudi (DVM’03). We received an overwhelming response from alumni who applied to speak on a host of great topics and we’re currently finalizing the schedule for the remainder of this school year.
As a reminder, we will continually accept registrations for our newly established Alumni Speakers Bureau. Together, the speaker series and bureau aim to provide valuable insights and professional development opportunities for our current DVM students while fostering stronger connections with our esteemed alumni. Please APPLY HERE. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Cecilia Fredel at cgrinis@wisc.edu.
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A Perfect Gift for Alumni, Friends and Animal Lovers
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The UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s annual holiday cards are the perfect gift for the animal lovers on your list. Your recipients will enjoy beautiful, original artwork as you support our school, our hospital, and our students in their honor. Funds raised support our efforts to improve the health and well-being of animals, provide compassionate care to our patients, enhance educational opportunities for our students, advancing the excellence and innovation that keeps our school at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
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Curricular Revision Update
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We’re proud of our reputation and our history of excellence in veterinary medical education, while also recognizing the need to ensure we’re continually adapting and evolving to meet the needs of a changing industry as we train the next generation of trusted veterinarians. Last week, our curriculum manager, Jim Narlock, presented a special session for SVM alumni to share an overview on our curriculum revision process. The presentation included a summary of where we have been, the current progress, and the coming expectations and timeline for launch in fall semester 2025. In case you missed it, a recording of the session is available and can be viewed here!
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Seeking Class Notes Submissions!
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As we approach the end of 2024, it's a great time to reflect on special moments and milestones and to stay connected with friends and colleagues. Please share your stories and achievements from the past year for the UW School of Veterinary Medicine's annual SVM Alumni Class Notes publication.
Please submit your news by December 18, 2024. The next issue will be mailed during the first part of 2025. We want to hear about your recent personal and professional updates including:
- Career announcements
- Honors and awards
- Births, marriages or other family events
- Other noteworthy milestones or accomplishments
To see examples, you can read previous issues of Class Notes online. We look forward to reading and sharing your updates. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Thorson at kristi.thorson@wisc.edu or 608-265-9692.
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AAEP Alumni Reception
Hyatt Regency Orlando
December 9, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
VMX Alumni Reception
Hyatt Regency Orlando
January 25, 2025
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Clinical Studies in Ophthalmology
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A new clinical study, “Cataracts and Cognition in Dogs,” is being administered through the SVM’s Clinical Studies in Ophthalmology. Led by Freya Mowat (Department of Surgical Sciences), the study investigates the links between vision loss, hearing loss, and dementia in dogs. The study aims to support dog owners and veterinarians in making informed decisions about cataract surgery for older dogs. To view eligibility requirements and learn more, visit our website.
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Ryan Breuer (DVM’12; Department of Medical Sciences) was recently featured in a podcast and article for Mid-West Farm Report, discussing calf health challenges during seasonal changes. He highlighted the increase in respiratory diseases and illnesses like Salmonella as temperatures fluctuate, and shared recommendations for farmers on assessing management protocols to support calf health. He also emphasized the importance of high-quality colostrum in ensuring early immunity for young calves.
Keith Poulsen (’00 DVM’04 PhD’12; Department of Medical Sciences; director, WVDL) served as a panelist for a recent public workshop that explored research priorities to inform readiness and response to the ongoing Avian Influenza A (H5N1) outbreak in the United States, presented by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, and their shared environment, the workshop took a One Health approach to bring together federal government agencies, the academic community, and the private sector, as well as other relevant stakeholders across the health, agriculture, and food safety sectors.
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From all of us at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
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