We are pleased to announce the publication of a landmark study titled “Developing Quality Standards for Global Veterinary Education Program Assessments: Veterinary College Strategies to Meet Workforce Demands” in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. The article is freely available online and offers valuable insights for veterinary educators, regulators, and professional associations worldwide.
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The publication was led by Dr Patricia Turner, past President of the World Veterinary Association (WVA), underlying WVA’s commitment to excellence in veterinary education globally. This is the result of a survey which explored how veterinary colleges across different regions are aligning their programme assessment practices with workforce needs. It examined strategies deployed by institutions to ensure graduates are prepared for diverse roles in animal health, public health, food safety, under the One Health concept. The research highlights challenges in resource availability, regulatory expectations, and the alignment of curricular outcomes with employer and societal expectations.
The authors highlight the importance of creating self-assessment mechanisms for veterinary colleges in regions or countries without formal accreditation systems. These mechanisms would enable institutions to evaluate and improve their educational quality independently.
WVA remains committed to shaping the future of veterinary training to better meet global workforce demands and is looking into developing more meaningful tools and partnerships to this end.