Professor Deirdre Campion Named Founding Member of the Academy of Veterinary Educators
Congratulations to Professor Deirdre Campion who has been named as a founding member of the Academy of Veterinary Educators (AVE). Following a rigorous nomination and application process, the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) in partnership with the AVE has announced thirty two founding members to oversee the Academy Certified Expert Educator credential.
These founding experts in veterinary education are not simply academic veterinarians, but also include five credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses, five non-veterinarians involved in veterinary education, and two outside of academia. Additionally, the expertise has a global reach with representation in five countries outside of the United States. All thirty-two will be honored in a ceremony at the AAVMC Veterinary Educator Symposium hosted by Texas Tech College of Veterinary Medicine at the end of October.
The credentialing process will involve submission of a portfolio as well as an examination. These distinguished experts will serve to finalize and promote this credentialing process, develop a rigorous examination, and mentor future credentialed experts. Applications to become an Academy-Certified Educator are expected to open in 2024 with the first official class of credentialed experts being named in 2025.
About the Academy of Veterinary Educators
AVE started as an informal organisation that desired to form a community of practice focused on veterinary education. Its mission is to promote, advance and recognize excellence in veterinary medical education. On track to increase membership globally, it comprises over five hundred enthusiastic members, including students, veterinary assistants, veterinary technicians and veterinarians. In addition to the credential process, AVE will offer research grants and a scholarship programme, currently under development, for educators seeking additional training opportunities. Learn more about the AVE (opens in a new window)here.