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SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award

SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$300

Application Deadline:

01/12/2023
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About This Scholarship

The American Veterinary Medical Association, which promotes the advancement of veterinary medicine to enhance the health of animals and humans through charitable means, funds the SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to an exceptional veterinary educator who a student nominates. The nominating student receives a scholarship award of $300. A panel of veterinarians considers nominations for the award. Nominate a veterinary educator. Each year the SAVMA recognizes excellence in veterinary teaching by awarding the SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award to an outstanding educator. This honor is presented to a practicing veterinarian who teaches others about animal health and is based on how that individual has positively influenced student learning. Qualifications for this award include being a member of the SAVMA and having at least 10 years of professional experience. A veterinary student will have also nominated the recipient because of his or her exceptional teaching ability in both the classroom and clinic.

Eligibility Criteria For SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award

  • Nomination by a Student: To be considered for the SAVMA Teaching Excellence Award, a student must nominate a veterinary educator. The student must provide a detailed account of the nominee’s exceptional teaching abilities and how they have positively impacted their education.
  • Outstanding Teaching Abilities: The nominee must demonstrate outstanding teaching abilities and significantly impact their students’ education. This can be reflected in various ways, such as student feedback, teaching evaluations, and other forms of recognition.
  • Professionalism and Leadership: In addition to outstanding teaching abilities, the nominee must exhibit professionalism and leadership in their field. This can be demonstrated by their involvement in professional organizations, research, or other leadership roles in the veterinary community.

Scholarship Award for the Nominating Student: As a reward for their efforts, the student who nominates the selected awardee receives a scholarship award of $300. This serves as an incentive for students to recognize and appreciate the hard work of their

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