APVMA 2024 Symposium

2024ANNUAL APVMASYMPOSIUM

APVMA 2024 COORDINATORS

Co-Coordinator

Sophia Jodka Co-Coordinators

Madison Manzo

Adrianna Sanchez

Meghan McGuire

Christina Bourne

Connor Thonen-Fleck Kaelyn Dausch

Deanna Emanuel

Liz Holland Ilena HallKhushi Patel

Jarica Edwards

Christie Sawin

Madison Henderson

Bone Marrow Transplants in Small Animals - Dr. Steven Suter

LECTURES

North Carolina State University offered 30 unique lectures for APVMA 2024

LECTURES

“Careers in Military” - Dr. Paige Sommer

“Careers in Government Panel” - Dr. Andrew Gorman, Dr. Lisa Rochette, and Dr. Amanda Kortum

“More than a Mouse Doctor: Lab Animal Medicine” - Dr. Marnie Metzler

“Mock Interviews” - Mr. Jeff Huckel, Ms. Molly Witzeling, and Ms. Hannah Williams

LECTURES

“Embracing the Human-Animal Bond in Veterinary Medicine”

- Dr. Adam Christman

“British vs American Education System”

- University of Liverpool

“Becoming a Competitive International DVM Applicant Panel” - Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Bristol Veterinary School, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, and Royal Veterinary College

“Rewards and Challenges of Shelter Medicine”

- Dr. Sandra Strong

North Carolina State University offered 18 educational labs for

“Sheep Brain Dissection Lab” - Dr. Mathew Gerard

LABS

“Suture Lab” - NC State CVM Surgery Club

“Fish Necropsy Lab: Anatomy and Gross Pathology” - Dr. Sarah Ozawa, Dr. Olivia Petritz, Dr. Craig Harms, Dr. Maria Serrano, and Dr. Emily Christiansen

“Turtle Handling and Physical Exam” - DVM students involved with the Turtle Rescue Team at NC State’s CVM

“Pig Heart Dissection Lab” - Dr. Mathew Gerard

LABS

“Small Ruminant Management Lab” - Dr. Andrew Weaver

“Surgical Gowning, Gloving, and Draping Lab” - Ms. Stern, RVT and Ms. Knapp, RVT

“Swine Necropsy Lab” - Dr. Juliana Bonin Ferreira

“Canine Rehab Therapy Lab” - Dr. Carmella Britt

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Emilie Rose Weiss, DVM, Ross University

FRIDAY NIGHT

FRIDAY

RECEPTION

APVMA 2024 Friday’s dinner was graciously sponsored by Ross University

NC State CVM Speaker: Dr. Kate Meurs Dean, CVM

NC State CALS Speaker: Dr. Garey Fox Dean, CALS

NC State Symposium Chair: Dr. Shweta Trivedi BVSc, MVSc, PhD

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Adam Christman, DVM, MBA dvm360’s Chief Veterinary Officer

SATURDAY NIGHT

APVMA 2024 Saturday’s dinner was graciously sponsored by North Carolina State University

SERVICE EVENT

The mission of the Feed the Pack Food Pantry at NC State is to help meet the food needs of all members of the NC State community with dignity and respect.

Total pounds of food items donated: 419lbs

1st PlaceKansas State University (97.2lbs)

2nd PlaceUniversity of Notre Dame (69.58lbs)

3rd PlaceOld Dominion University (32lbs)

PAUSE FOR PAWS

"Pause for Paws" is a therapy dog event that is designed to help individuals find comfort, relieve stress, and promote well-being during the demanding times. Certified therapy dogs from Canines for Service visited the NC State CVM library to offer their calming presence and friendly interactions to support APVMA 2024 attendees.