FROM THE DEAN At the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), we strongly believe that we—animals, people, and the environment—are all inextricably linked, that the work we do and the partnerships we create are the connections to discovery, solutions, and to positive change in this world. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for preparing veterinary leaders with an intentional, open, and global perspective, and we recognize how fortunate we are to reside on a campus where diversity is a priority. We affirm diversity both broadly and specifically, and our community aims to be representative of our ever-changing state and nation. Through our Global One Health Initiative's campus-wide, state-wide, national, and international reach, advancements in collaborative, zoonotic One Health research, and building of interdisciplinary learning environments, the program continues to make advancements in policy, research, education, and service As John F. Kennedy once said, “The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were and ask why not.” This annual report attempts to provide you with a glimpse into all of the amazing research, teaching, learning, and excellence that has taken place at the CVM in the past year. You'll find more than a list of accomplishments, though; you'll find data about a college working collaboratively, purposefully, and innovatively to create positive change in the world.
Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP The Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine
CVM HALLMARKS For more than a century, the CVM has served our state, nation, and the world. The college continues to: • • • • • • •
Serve all of Texas and advance animal, human, and environmental health. Support the state’s pet, livestock, and wildlife industries. Provide viable, diverse professional career paths for Texans. Promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Contribute to the economic viability and job opportunities of local communities. Provide sophisticated disaster and emergency response support for animals throughout the state. Advance the veterinary medical profession.
The CVM is ranked #1 in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), #4 in the nation, and #10 in the world.* • •
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The CVM was established in 1916 to serve the agriculture, livestock, and cattle industries in Texas. The CVM is one of the largest colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students each year, with an annual entering class of 142 students—soon to increase to 162. As of May 2017, the CVM has graduated 7,961 veterinarians. The CVM is ranked #3 in the number of graduate (MS/PhD) students at colleges of veterinary medicine in North America. Biomedical Sciences (BIMS), the largest degree-granting undergraduate major at Texas A&M, has a student enrollment of 2,355 for 2017–18. BIMS majors are a large portion of Aggies that matriculate to Texas medical (39%), dental (36%), and veterinary (43%) professional schools. The BIMS program has partnered with 12 community colleges in the state of Texas to create 2+2 admissions agreements that facilitate the admission and academic transfer of qualified students from these community colleges into the BIMS program. The CVM student pass rate for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is consistently greater than 95%. The pass rate of CVM residents on their AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization certifying examination for specialty board certification is one of the highest in the nation. In 2014, the CVM became the recipient of the first National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Center grant at Texas A&M University. The grant provides funding for the Center for Translational Environmental Health Research that is a collaboration among Texas A&M, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Houston. The CVM is one of three DVM programs and one of only 24 health profession schools in the U.S. to receive the 2017 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
*Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2017 2017 CVM Annual Report • 3