WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2025) 鈥� American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges鈥� Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Dorothy Gray released the following statement in response to President Trump鈥檚 executive orders:
On behalf of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) staff, I want to express deep concern over recent executive orders issued by the Administration. As you strive to shape a better future for the academic veterinary medical community, we believe that some orders will directly impact your ability to deliver on your institution鈥檚 mission. Diversity, faculty recruitment and retention, research funding, student loans, and continued international engagement are all critical to the long-term success of veterinary medical education in the US and abroad.
Although there is significant uncertainty about the future of countless federal programs that have supported and benefited academic veterinary medicine, I want to assure you that the 探花系列staff are closely monitoring developments. Our team continues to work with colleague organizations and coalitions to track expected changes and determine the necessary paths forward to protect the interests of our members. To date, we have participated in sign-on letters and expect to join in lawsuits with larger organizations on a variety of issues of importance to our membership.
We recognize that these executive actions are unsettling. Yet, we have come together in the past to address challenges facing our community. As shown previously, we are confident that we will work together and ensure the continuity of our missions. We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and provide updates through community calls, newsletters, and .
NOTE TO JOURNALISTS: To schedule an interview with a member of the 探花系列team, contact 探花系列Media Relations or call 202-371-9195, ext. 115. Find more news in our Newsroom.
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The member institutions of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) promote and protect the health and well-being of people, animals, and the environment by advancing the profession of veterinary medicine and preparing new generations of veterinarians to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Founded in 1966, the 探花系列represents more than 40,000 faculty, staff, and students across the global academic veterinary medical community. Our member institutions include Council on Education (COE) accredited veterinary medical colleges and schools in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as departments of veterinary science and departments of comparative medicine in the U.S.
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