AVC News Brief

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AVC Media Releases


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The Atlantic Veterinary College congratulates Dr. Sunny Hartwig on being appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, the official journal of the Canadian Society of Nephrology. 

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Dr. Jay Penney, associate professor and Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Genetics at the Atlantic Veterinary College has been awarded a three-year research grant to study a newly discovered genetic mutation linked to Parkinson’s disease.

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The Atlantic Veterinary Collegeis opening the door to more Canadian veterinary students by reclassifying its 19 international seats as unsubsidized, beginning with the 2025–2026 admissions cycle. 

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College, 17³Ô¹Ï welcomed 67 new veterinarians to the profession at the annual White Coat Ceremony on May 13.

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Dr. Rhonda Hamilton, a graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï), is the winner of the College’s 2024 Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17³Ô¹Ï has once again been awarded full accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) for the next seven years. 

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative-Atlantic Region presented with the Heritage Recognition Award from the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

AVC Alumnus, Dr. Anil Kalupahana, has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, in Sri Lanka.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) dairy veterinary team completed another successful trip to Meru County, Kenya, where the team conducted three walk-in clinics for cattle.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award, the College's highest honour.

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