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Dr. Emma Read Takes Reins as AAEP's 2022 President
Courtesy of AAEP
Emma Read, DVM, MVSc, DACVS, associate dean for professional programs at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, became the president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the 67th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Read joined Ohio State in 2018 after 11 years on the veterinary faculty at the University of Calgary, which included stints as chair of the Clinical Skills Program, associate dean academic and interim dean. She also taught at the Ontario Veterinary College and worked for a private specialty referral practice in Alberta. While in Calgary, Dr. Read worked with national and international equine athletes and riders as part of the treatment team at Spruce Meadows show jumping
“Bill” Moyer, DVM, received the Distinguished Life Member Award for his leadership and service to the association during his 51 years of membership. Dr. Moyer retired from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2015 but continues to serve as a professor emeritus. Throughout his career, Dr. Moyer has been an enthusiastic advocate of the AAEP and a leading voice for its educational programs. Those efforts have been instrumental in recruiting academic leaders to become more involved with the association. Dr. Moyer’s 2 terms on the AAEP board of directors culminated in his role as president in 2011. Since 1981, he has served on numerous councils, committees and task forces, including as chair of the Nominating and Equine Insurance committees, and member of the Farrier Liaison, Professional Conduct & Ethics, Public Policy and Racing committees. Dr. Moyer remains active within The Foundation for the Horse, specifically assisting in the area of disaster medicine. He served as lead author of the AAEP’s Disaster Medicine Guidelines published in May 2021. “Dr. Moyer has served our association in many and varied capacities for over 40 years,” said nominator Harry Werner, VMD. Immediate Past President Dr. Scott Hay (left) welcomes incoming President Dr. William "Bill" Moyer (left) accepts the DistinDr. Emma Reed. guished Life Member Award from Dr. Scott Hay. “Chairing or sitting on multiple committees, forums and task forces facility. She also helped develop and validate several as well as serving on our board of directors and as our simulator models that were later commercialized by president, Dr. Moyer has helped shape the vision and Veterinary Simulator Industries. achieve the goals of the AAEP throughout his career.” Dr. Read said that retaining graduates will be a goal He received his veterinary degree from Colorado for her presidency. “I look at our current issues with State University in 1970 and completed his surgical resretaining new graduates and really want to help that idency at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton situation so others have the opportunity to make the Center in 1973. In 1993, he joined Texas A&M Univermost of a career in this field and feel like they belong in sity following 13 years on faculty at New Bolton Center. a welcoming, inclusive profession with a bright future.” Jackie Christakos, DVM, associate veterinarian at Dr. Read earned her veterinary degree from the Littleton Equine Medical Center in Colorado, joined Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 and the AAEP's board of directors. Upon receiving her became board certified in veterinary surgery in 2004. veterinary degree from Colorado State University in She has served on various boards and committees at the 2012, Dr. Christakos completed an internship at LitAAEP, including on the board of directors from 2011tleton Equine, where she became an assistant veteri2013. Dr. Read also serves on the Competency Based narian to Terry Swanson, DVM, before becoming a Veterinary Education working group and the Council full-time associate in 2015. Her primary areas of focus for International Veterinary Medical Education for the are lameness/sports medicine and musculoskeletal ulAssociation of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. trasound, but she also enjoys general practice/wellness In related news, AAEP Past President William care, emergency field work and acupuncture. MeV 16
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