Veterinary medicine faces a myriad of challenges in 2006. From an increasingly aggressive animal welfare movement to dwindling
state funds for veterinary colleges, the issues impact this profession in multi-faceted ways.
On April 3, (7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. as part of the Central Veterinary Conference — East, Baltimore) a unique panel discussion,
sponsored by DVM Newsmagazine, will take on the five most pressing issues facing veterinary medicine. The debut of DVM's Newsmaker Sum-mit will explore
solutions with broad representation from thought-leaders in private veterinary practice, specialty practice, associations,
academia and government.
Moderated by Washington litigator Kerry M. Richard, JD, of Tobin, O-Connor, Ewing and Richard, the goal is to address these
critical professional issues.
The panelists include:
- Dr. Lonnie King, director of Office of Strategy and Innovation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; dean Michigan State University:
Dr. Lonnie King
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Dr. Bonnie Beaver, past-president of the American Veterinary Medical Association;
Dr. Bonnie Beaver
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Dr. Jack O. Walther, Las Vegas practitioner and former president of AVMA;
Dr. Jack O. Walther
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Dr. Joan Hendricks, dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine;
Dr. Joan Hendricks
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Dr. Gary I. Block, an internal medicine specialist from Coventry, R.I.;
Dr. Gary I.Block
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David M. Lane, practitioner/consultant from Carbondale, Ill.
Dr. David M. Lane
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Historic Baltimore is the perfect venue for a first panel discussion destined to become part of the historic record.
For more information about CVC-East (March 31-April 3) go to
http://www.thecvc.com/ (800) 255-6864, ext. 6; or via e-mail CVC@advanstar.com
. Daniel R. Verdon, editor
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