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Overview of NAVMEC’s Draft Recommendations:

“Roadmap for Veterinary Medical Education in the 21st Century:

Responsive, Collaborative, Flexible”

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Why NAVMEC??

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology

21st CenturyStudents

The World is Changing …

Why NAVMEC??

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology


Day#1Compet--encies

All-CareerCurricula

Hi-Quality+ Cost-

EffectiveEducation

MoreInvestment

in CVMs

Urgency& Action

The World is Changing … Our New Roadmap…

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology


The Changing Landscape of Societal Needs, Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Medical Education

Society is becoming more:• Diverse• Urban• Aware of animal welfare

• Demanding of theveterinary medical profession

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology



• Reduced $ support to allpublic education, incl. CVMs• Education costs increasing• Servicing student debt isa growing concern• Ratio applicants to CVM places is declining

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology



• New technologies in:- veterinary medicine- delivery of higher education

• On-line education is becoming more the normthan the exception

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology



This student generation expects its learning to be:

Convenient On-line Efficient Cost-effective Flexible High quality Relevant

Veterinary Medical Employment

70,000

2,800

2504,500

1,8003,500

1,500Clinical Practice

Federal Government

State Government

Academia

Industry

Retired

Other

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70,000

2,800

2504,500

1,8003,500


Federal Government

State Government

Academia

Industry

Retired

Other

Shortagesare Growing

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70,000

2,800

2504,500

1,8003,500


Federal Government

State Government

Academia

Industry

Retired

Other


Boomersare Retiring

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70,000

2,800

2504,500

1,8003,500


Federal Government

State Government

Academia

Industry

Retired

Other


Boomersare Retiring

+ Shortages inrural communities

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The Origins of NAVMEC

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology


The World is Changing … We have to Change too…

North AmericanVeterinary MedicalEducation Consortium

NAVMEC Objective and Process

Objective: – To create a flexible roadmap for veterinary medical

education in North America to meet changing societal needs

Process:- 450+ participants at 3 national meetings- $535k invested by co-sponsors- Discussed all aspects of veterinary medical education (competencies, education models, finances, accreditation, etc.)- Strong themes emerged to give direction to Strategic Goals

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NAVMEC: A New Approach

Engages all stakeholders- Employers, students, regulators, educators, etc.

Multi-functional governance- Education, accreditation & licensure/testing

Focuses on needs of students, employers & society

Emphasizes the power of collaboration among CVMs

Recognizes early indicators of future problems

Oriented to practical near-term action

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The following recommendations have beenedited for brevity.

For complete descriptions, review the NAVMEC Report atwww.navmec.org

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Day#1Compet--encies

All-CareerCurricula

MoreInvestment

in CVMs

Urgency& Action

• Admissions• Curricula• Accreditation• Testing & Licensure

Hi-Quality+ Cost-

EffectiveEducation

The NAVMEC Roadmap: 5 Strategic Goals

NAVMEC Entry-Level Core Competencies

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Multi-Species Clinical Expertise

Diagnosis & therapeutic; wellness & welfare

Public Health/One Health Knowledge & Expertise

Prevent, diagnose & control zoonotic diseases; food safety & security

NAVMEC Entry-Level Core Competencies

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Multi-Species Clinical Expertise Diagnosis & therapeutic; wellness & welfare



Interpersonal Communication Doctor-patient-client; teams & community

Collaboration Healthcare teams; policy makers

Management (Self, Teams, System)

Business operation; resources & delegation

Life-Long Learning, Value of Research

Critical thinking; self-directed learning

Ethics & Professional Leadership Patient health & welfare; ethical practices;champion for profession; coach & mentor

Diversity/Multicultural Awareness

Culture which embraces diversity

Adapt to Changing Environments Technically agile; new roles for animals

NAVMEC Entry-Level Core Competencies*

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Multi-Species Clinical Expertise Diagnosis & therapeutic; wellness & welfare



Interpersonal Communication Doctor-patient-client; teams & community

Collaboration Healthcare teams; policy makers

Management (Self, Teams, System)

Business operation; resources & delegation

Life-Long Learning, Value of Research

Critical thinking; self-directed learning

Ethics & Professional Leadership Patient health & welfare; ethical practices;champion for profession; coach & mentor

Diversity/Multicultural Awareness Culture which embraces diversity

Adapt to Changing Environments Technically agile; new roles for animals

* These competencies have been defined and detailed by a NAVMEC panel of employers, educators, accreditors, and testers/licensers; they are available on the NAVMEC website for your consideration and feedback.

Clearly Defined & Agreed Core Competencies: All Stakeholders Benefit

Students - increase their market value

Clients/Public - better served by new grads

Employers - grads are productive Day#1

Educators - clear priorities for curricula

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NAVMEC Strategic Goal #1:Graduate Career-Ready Veterinarians Proficient in Core Competencies

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NAVMEC Recommendations: Core Competencies for Career-Ready DVMs

1 CVMs use the NAVMEC core competencies to create their curricula


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2 All competencies are integrated & taught in every year of the curriculum


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3 The NAVMEC core competencies are incorporated into the standards of accreditation


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3 The NAVMEC core competencies are incorporated into the standards of accreditation

4 NAVLE is revised to optimize evaluation of these core competencies

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Day#1Compet--encies

All-CareerCurricula

MoreInvestment

in CVMs

Urgency& Action

• Admissions• Pre-requisites• Competency-driven• One Health

Hi-Quality+ Cost-

EffectiveEducation


Curricular Priorities

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Broader CVM Curriculumwithin current (4-year)professional program

• Increase career choices• Day #1 value to employers

• Limited depth for somepre-clinical & clinical courses

Curricular Priorities

Focus on primary care, wellness & prevention“Teach commonly-seen clinical conditions uncommonly well”

Stimulate interest in all career options

Simplify admissions & pre-requisite requirements

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Broader CVM Curriculumwithin current (4-year)professional program

• Increase career choices• Day #1 value to employers

• Limited depth for somepre-clinical & clinical courses

NAVMEC Strategic Goal #2:Make Admissions Requirements & Curricula Competency-Driven and Time Efficient

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NAVMEC Recommendations: Admissions & Curricula

1 A uniform core of pre-veterinary academic course requirements


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2 Make entry into a veterinary medicine degree program in less than 4 years, a feasible option


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3 All CVM curricula are competency-driven, delivered in a flexible and time-efficient format


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4 Clinical skills and SKAs to be taught in an integrated format


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4 Clinical skills and SKAs to be taught in an integrated format

5 Demonstrate proactive leadership: create a One Health curriculum

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Day#1Compet--encies

All-CareerCurricula

MoreInvestment

in CVMs

Urgency& Action

• Cost-effective education• Maintain focus on quality• Efficient use of resources

• How to share?($$, resource recognition)

Hi-Quality+ Cost-

EffectiveEducation


NAVMEC Strategic Goal #3:Increase Sharing of Educational Resources AmongCVMs to Ensure Quality, Flexibility, and a Cost-Effective Education for Veterinarians

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NAVMEC Recommendations: Cost-Effective Quality Education

1 Analyze best ways to share education resources


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2 Create an inventory of shareable courses


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2 Create an inventory of shareable courses

3 Establish an AAVMC Education Technology Support Center

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Day#1Compet--encies

All-CareerCurricula

MoreInvestment

in CVMs

Urgency& Action

• Veterinary Medicine’svalue to society• Government support

Hi-Quality+ Cost-

EffectiveEducation


NAVMEC Strategic Goal #4:Promote a Sustainable, Economically Viable System of Education for Veterinary Medicine

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NAVMEC Recommendations: Economically Viable VME

1 Initiate a national PR campaign to increase investment in CVMs


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2 Expand eligibility in student loan-forgiveness programs


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2 Expand eligibility in student loan-forgiveness programs

3 Provide financial counseling to all students in each year of study

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Day#1Compet--encies

All-CareerCurricula

MoreInvestment

in CVMs

Urgency& Action

• Implementation• Collaboration• Motivation

Hi-Quality+ Cost-

EffectiveEducation


NAVMEC Strategic Goal #5:Create a Profession-Wide Sense of Urgencyand Focus on Action

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NAVMEC Recommendations: Urgency & Action

1 Form NAVMEC Teams at all CVMs


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2 Facilitate and accelerate sharing of best practices among the CVMs


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3 Initiate the Implementation Plan: measure progress annually


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3 Initiate the Implementation Plan: measure progress annually

4 Attract investment to “NAVMEC-Implementation”

Next Steps November 2010 – April 2011

- all stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the Report and its Recommendations

- please visit www.navmec.org for online forms

- or contact AAVMC directly

July 2011

- using this feedback, NAVMEC Board will submit its final Report to AAVMC

September 2011

- NAVMEC-Implementation

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Successful Change

Strong Leadership NAVMEC Stakeholders & AAVMC

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Successful Change


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Bold Vision 1. Attract & retain very best students2. Motivate & inspire outstanding

educators3. Create value for investors in the veterinary medical education system4. Excite & engage all stakeholders,

including employers of veterinarians5. Provide world-class service to animals &

people

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Successful Change


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Bold Vision 1. Attract & retain very best students2. Motivate & inspire outstanding educators3. Create value for investors in the veterinary medical education system4. Excite & engage all stakeholders, including employers of veterinarians5. Provide world-class service to animals &

people

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Clear Direction NAVMEC’s 5 Strategic Goals + Recommendations

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VeterinaryMedical

Education

SocietalNeeds

FinancialChallenges

NewTechnology


Day#1Compet--encies

All-CareerCurricula

MoreCVM

Funding

Urgency& Action

The World is Changing … We Can Change Too …

Hi-Quality+ Cost-

EffectiveEducation


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