Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Students from Minuteman High School's Veterinary Assistant program were on campus recently touring, exploring, and discovering all about veterinary medicine. [📸: John Chenier]

Cummings School equine faculty attended this year's American Association of Equine Practitioners annual convention. Drs. Wade Tenney, Stefanie Arndt, Julia Graham, and Carlos Pinto attended. Dr. Arndt presented a day-long wet lab and Dr. Graham gave two talks. Student and alumni were also in attendance. ⁠ ⁠ [📸: Carlos Pinto]

What is Mycoplasma conjunctivitis? Ask the Expert: https://lnkd.in/eQDb8rmm [📸: iStock/Cathe Keifer]

Tessa Archibald, A20, VG21, MAPP program graduate, supports equine policy and rescues through her work at the Animal Welfare Institute and Homes for Horses Coalition. "MAPP is about thinking critically, hands-on skills, developing policy, writing fact sheets and op-eds, being able to see other people’s perspectives, and learning to communicate with stakeholders in a way that maintains your own position while learning from theirs. Realizing that just one voice can still make a difference for horses, I learned that from MAPP. " Tessa Archibald Read more: https://lnkd.in/etq4gi5w [📸: Tessa Archibald]

Some festive snowmen have popped up on campus thanks to our farm staff. Who needs snow when you have hay bales for building? #FarmFun [📸: Stephanie Bertrand]

Cummings School's Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals and Latinx Veterinary Medicine Association hosted a Night Market on campus last Friday. Lots of delicious food and conversation. 😋 #FBF [📸: Jen Lau]

Like any year, 2024 proved to be one of successes and challenges – both large and small. From welcoming and embracing our new students to saving a critical case or making a crucial discovery, it was a very full year. Once again, our community shined. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to veterinary medicine made the difference for many. With energy, creativity, and passion, they worked to heal, help, and change lives. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/e6xtAQgA [🎥: Jeff Poole, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine]

Dr. Ariana Hinckley-Boltax co-authors a research study to develop a prioritized list of clinical presentations in dogs, cats, and horses. The manuscript will be published in the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education to inform curriculum design and exam blueprinting. "Patients don’t walk in the door with a diagnosis most of the time. Students need to learn how to work up and reason through problems. Designing curriculum around clinical presentations requires immense collaboration across disciplines to integrate content in that authentic way—it’s hard to do. This study is a good step in the direction of inspiring institutions to do that collaboration. If learning is hard, it’s probably effective learning. If teaching is hard, it’s probably effective teaching, so I think that collaborative presentation-based approach is worth the effort." Dr. Ariana Hinckley-Boltax Read more: https://lnkd.in/egES8_wF [📸: Jeff Poole, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine]

Cummings School's Chuck Shoemaker named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Election as an academy fellow is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. Shoemaker’s work has revolved around developing antibody immunotherapeutics that can be targeted to prevent and cure disease. "His work has transformed lives, and we are proud of his induction into the National Academy of Inventors." Bernard Arulanandam, vice provost for research at Tufts Read more: https://lnkd.in/edsHYXTX [📸: Jeff Poole]

Tufts Wildlife Clinic student volunteer, Daniel Cui, A26, explores a career in veterinary medicine while helping out. “Bald eagles have become a common sight for me. I never thought I would say that. Seeing someone walk down the hall with an eagle in their arms is a regular Wednesday for me.” Daniel Cui Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9KK7yKj [📸: Patrick Fitzgerald]