DECEMBER 15, 2021

VOL.2

AAVS

POST

The latest news & updates from the Asian Association of Veterinary Schools

Zebra anesthesia as a part of African horse sickness virus surveillance and monitoring.

© Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Applied
Zoology, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College ofMedical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy

IN THIS ISSUE...................................................

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTMESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY GENERALMEMBERS' REPORTS

National networks of veterinary

National and international

educational institutions

collaborations

Introduction to the IndonesianColloquium on One Health in One

Association of Veterinary Schools

Environment ........................................... 10(AFKHI) .............................................. 4

VEE’s contribution to the community

Japanese Association of Establishments
for Veterinary Education (JAEVE) ...... 6
Veterinary Medicine Model Core
Curriculum in Japan .......................... 7

during and after covid-19 ....................... 11
Strengthening TAU-CVM external linkages
and consortia amidst the pandemic ....... 13

Perspectives

Philippine Association of Vet Schools

One Health education among interns-

boosts education programs ............... 8Role of Veterinary degree-awarding

Thailand Veterinary Dean Consortium(TVDC) ................................................ 9

institutes in developing country
perspective ............................................ 14...............................................................

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The Council on International Veterinary Medical Education (CIVME) ................................

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Message from the President
by Prof. Dr Abdul Rahman Omar, the University of Putra Malaysia

Working together for thefacilitating

betterment of veterinary education

communication, sharing information and updates
withFirstly,I

tomembers

of
and

AAVS

in

effective

stakeholders,

not

all

AAVS

forgetting the support from the OIE Regional

me

the

new

Representation for Asia and the Pacific, Japan.I

president. It is truly an honor. Prof Hori has

believe through them, AAVS will be more visible

done a terrific job in leading AAVS, despite

and optimistically attracts more opportunities forthecollaboration with other agencies.

for

like

our

businessthankmembers

would

all

the

entrusting

pandemic.

I

would

as

also

like

to

congratulate National Taiwan University, theDean Prof Dr Chang, for the appointment as

As the interest of AAVS in several key educational

the new vice president, and Seoul National

activities,

University as the new EC member. AAVS isveterinary

now more stable. We have revised the bylaws

accreditation is growing, I hope to serve AAVS forwith a new facelift of the logo. I am pleased

the betterment of veterinary education in Asia as ato see the interest in veterinary sciences inmore cohesive unit whose constituents betterthe region is growing, where we have six newunderstand each other.

includingsharing

educationofresources

harmonization

and
and

members. One thing that has become obvious
is

how

the

pandemichasaffectedtheeducation, research and public services in

May 2022 be an intellectually stimulating andrewarding year for everyone.

veterinary sciences.
We hope to learn from each other, strategies
to ensure the quality of veterinary education
and research is maintained, and explore newopportunities

ininnovative

teaching

approaches and collaborative research. The
strength of our association lies in the wide
variety of nationalities and cultures it holds,
coupled with our readiness to work together
and the diversity of members’ interests, be it
inacademic,

researchorpractice

areas

which may present the greatest challenges
due to the diversity of interests, views, andopinions. If you leverage these factors, wewill get a very interesting scenario, and theresults can be rewarding.
AAVS is very fortunate to have with us the
AAVS office for their excellent support in2

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Message from the Secretary Generalby Prof. Takeshi Haga, the University of Tokyo
This second issue of AAVS Post, the e-Newsletter for AAVS Members, will be the last AAVS
activity of 2021. Looking back on the year, the AAVS had a fruitful year: we organized six
virtual events, some in collaboration with our Members or partner organizations, and also
initiated new activities. I am truly grateful for the support and contribution of AAVS
Members.
In April 2021, we launch the first issue of the AAVS Post. In this second issue, we asked ourMembers to share information on different ways that veterinary education establishments arecollaborating. On behalf of the AAVS, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the
AAVS Members who kindly contributed articles. For questions and comments about the
newsletter, please contact the AAVS Office (secretary@aavs.jpn.org).
Lastly, please allow me to remind you that we ask AAVS Members to kindly make themembership fee payment for the year 2022 and update the contact information by 15 January2022.
I look forward to collaborating with you again next year to further strengthen the AAVS
network and its activities.
Happy holidays!

SAVE THE DATE!
The next AAVS event is the “Second AAVS Virtual Meeting on Veterinary Education in thetime of COVID-19 --- Coping mechanisms and recovery plans from “learning and teachingloss” in the new normal” to be organized virtually on 21 January 2022 11:00-13:00 JST.
We would like to ask AAVS Members' kind participation in the pre-meeting questionnaire
which will be shared by email, just like the pre-meeting questionnaire for this year’s meetingon a similar topic.
We look forward to your participation in the event!

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Introduction to the Indonesian
Association of Veterinary Schools(AFKHI)by Prof. Srihadi Agungpriyono, Bogor Agricultural University, President of AFKHI 2013-2020 &Prof. Siti Isrina Oktavia Salasia, Gadjah Mada University, President of AFKHI 2020-2021, Indonesia

The Indonesian Association of Veterinary

The AFKHI association has become a forum

Schoolsfor(Asosiasi

Fakultas

Kedokterancooperation

among

Indonesian

Hewan Indonesia, AFKHI) was established inveterinary schools in the academic field,

2010

includinginresponse

Surabaya,to,formedstrengthening

thelearning

process of new schools, setting academic

increasing number of veterinary schools instandards, compiling a national veterinary

Indonesia. Working in an archipelago of

medicalcurriculum,

andmore than 13 thousand islands divided into

student

andexchanges.

34

association

514

accommodating

intheprovinces,andIndonesia,

districts,

andaroundlecturerorganizesafacilitating

Dean'sThe

meeting

75,000 villages, Indonesia's veterinarians

biannually to discuss matters related toarethese activities.

currently

limitedtoprimarily

supporting the development of the livestockindustry,and

The AFKHI also actively collaborates withpublic health issues. In 2008, there werevarious institutions, including the National

only

Indonesia.

Higher Education Accreditation body (BAN-

Since then, the government supported thePT), the Indonesian Accreditation Agency

opening of several schools to meet thefor Higher Education in Health (IAAHEH/

demand for more veterinary professionals;

LAMPT-Kes), and the Indonesian Veterinary

today there are a total of 11 veterinary

Medical

Association

schools (see Table 1), from which aroundstandards

and1,000 veterinarians graduate each year.

accreditation

5

while

addressing

veterinary

schools

animalinof(PDHI),

topreparedocumentsforIndonesianveterinary

schools.

Table 1.
List of Veterinary Schools in Indonesia
Please click the link below:
https://aavs.jpn.org/wp/wpcontent/uploads/2021/12/AFKHI_Table-1-.pdf

Fig 1. The locations of 11 veterinary schools in Indonesia

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The association also collaborated with FAO
and the Ministry of Agriculture in thedevelopment
disease,

of

and

One

Health,AMR-related

poultry
curricula.

Together with the Indonesian Ministry of
Education

andCulture,the

Association

drafted a law on Indonesian Veterinary
Medical

Education,

National

Veterinary

system.

The

academic

as

well

as

on

Competency

association

collaboration

has

a

with

the

Fig 2. Nine out of eleven Veterinary School Deans at an
AFKHI meeting in Yogyakarta in November 2020. Srihadi
Agungpiyono IPB (a), Siti Isrina UGM (b), Kholik
UNDIKMA (c), Kerta Besung UNUD (d), Dwi Kesuma Sari
UNHAS (e), Mirni Lamid UA (f), Dyah Ayu Octavianie UB(g), Rochiman Sasmita UWKS (h) and Teuku Ferasyi USK
(i)

Exam
good

Japanese

Veterinary© U n i v e r s i t ySchoolso f V e t e r i n a r y a throughn d A n i m a l S c i e n cAJIVE
es, Lahore(Association of Japan Indonesia Veterinary
Education),

initiatedby

Yamaguchi

University in 2017. A prominent event under
AJIVE

collaboration

is

the

annualSymposium on Veterinary Science.
During the Covid pandemic 19, AFKHI also
respondedactivelybyproviding

onlinegeneral lectures to students of all theFig 3.Deans of eleven veterinary schools and teammembers from the associations and the Ministry of
Education and Culture established a new system andprocedures for the national competency exam forveterinarian graduates.

veterinary schools. These lectures were
given by lecturers of each school who areexperts in their field. The online lectures
were conducted in a 2-part series format
from June to November 2020. The lectures
are recorded and videos are available in thelink of our YouTube channel below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi
MohHKEJPmSXXreKkcU_Q/videos

Fig 4.Prof. Teguh Budipitojo, DVM, PhD, Dean of theFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of GadjahMada, the present president of Indonesian Association of
Veterinary School (AFKHI). Courtesy of UGM

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Japanese Association of
Establishments for Veterinary
Education (JAEVE)by Prof. Motohiro Horiuchi, Chair of JAEVE,
Hokkaido University, JapanThe Japanese Association of Establishments

Society's demands and expectations forforveterinary

Veterinary

Education(JAEVE)wasmedicineandveterinary

established to promote veterinary education

services are increasing in a variety of fields

and research at veterinary universities inincluding advanced veterinary medicine,Japan and has a history of about 60 years.

countermeasures

Currently, there are 17 veterinary educationtransboundary

establishments (VEEs) in Japan including 10

safety and security, public health, and thenational universities, 1 public university, andresponsibility

up of representatives from each VEE.

andsocietyresearch,forensuring

its

We

assurance

initiatives

to

food

to

respond

to

the

ever-

for

veterinary

medicine

andarecontinuing

ouractivities

incooperation with organizations related tointernational

veterinary medicine, such as the Ministry

acceptance. The JAEVE is also working on
qualitydiseases,© University of Veterinary Medicine, Yezin

standardization of veterinary education inandinfectious

veterinary services.

andpromotes initiatives for the advancement and
Japan

and

changing circumstances and demands of

The JAEVE shares a variety of information on
education

zoonotic

promotion of life sciences. The JAEVE has a

5 private universities, and the JAEVE is madeveterinary

againstof Education, Culture, Sports, Science andpromoteTechnology

continuous educational improvement.

(MEXT),

Ministryof

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF),
In addition to sharing information at regular

Ministry

meetings held twice a year, a total of nine

(MHLW), Ministry of Environment (MOE),

committees

theImprovement,

for

of

Health,Japanese

Labor

and

Veterinary

WelfareMedical

Veterinary

Education

Common-Text

Editing,

Association

Teaching

Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), with

Internationalization,

Veterinary(JVMA),

and

the

World

Hospital, Clinical Clerkship, Joint PracticaltheTraining, Animal Substitution Method, Animal

veterinarians and providing high-quality

Welfare, and Public Relations have been set

veterinary services not only to Japan, but

under the JAEVE, and faculty members fromalso to the international community.

the

17

VEEs

are

contributing

to

aim

of

producingthesecommittees on a daily basis.

For more information:
https://www.jaeve.org/en/

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Veterinary Medicine Model Core
Curriculum in Japanby Prof. Koichi Sato,
Dean, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Japan

In the last two decades, the environment

also pointed out that it is essential tosurrounding veterinary medicine hasdevelop a detailed syllabus and educational

drastically changed around the world, withmethods that clearly indicate "the specifica growing need to establish veterinary

learning goals" of the students. In response

education to develop and strengthen Public

to this, the "Veterinary Education Model

Veterinary Services.

Core Curriculum (VMMCC) Establishment
Project" started, and VMMCC was

In Japan, there are various societal needs

published in 2011.

such as ensuring food safety, taking
countermeasures against zoonotic diseases,

VMMCC is an indispensable guideline on

providing sophisticated small animal

veterinary educational content to beveterinary medicine, securing humanacquired by the time of graduating. It aims

resources for civilian veterinarians andto secure the educational content and level

veterinarians for livestock animals. To

in each area of study by clarifying specificrespond to these demands, Japanese© UTherefore,n i v e r s i t y o f V e tthis
e r i n a rcurriculumy Medicine, Yezin
learning goals.

veterinary schools had to provide specificshows the essential educational content

content and set the required qualitythat veterinary students should acquire instandards for veterinary education. To do

lectures (51 subjects) and practical training

so, the Ministry of Education, Culture,(19 subjects), a common goal imposed on all

Sports, Science, and Technology, throughuniversities in Japan.

JAEVE, established the "Council for
Research Collaborators on Improvement of

VMMCC has undergone minor revisions in

Veterinary Education (CRCIVE)" in 2008 to2012 and 2019. We translated the 2019

develop guiding documents to support theedition into English, so please visit thestrengthening of education and training offollowing URL:

veterinary students.

https://www.mext.go.jp/content/2020072
1-mxt_gaigakuc3-000008719_4.pdf

A key decision by CRCIVE was tostandardize educational items to be taught
in Japanese veterinary schools. The council

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Philippine Association of Vet Schools
boosts education programsby Prof. Virginia M. Venturina, President, PAVMES
Dean, Central Luzon State University, Philippines
With

22

institutions

offering

the

DVM

for

the

different

courses

of

the

DVM

program in the Philippines, an organizedcurriculum. They developed the Table ofbody to uphold the interest of veterinary

Specifications as reference for the national

schools

Veterinary

LicensureExamination

veterinary education is vital. This paved theadministeredbyProfessional

way in the establishment of the Philippine

Regulation

Association

tasked to harmonize the content of theinpursuitofofexcellence

Veterinary

inMedicinethecommission.

They

are

also

Educators and Schools (PAVMES) in 2004.

course syllabi for the curriculum.

The organization focuses in upgrading the

PAVMES continues to foster cooperation

quality of services by veterinary educatorsand strong linkages between veterinary

inschools in the Philippines and those intheperformanceoffunctionsparticularly

instruction,

research,

their
in

academic
areas

extensionofother countries.

and© University of Veterinary Medicine, Yezin

production among others. It coordinates
andcooperates

with

the

Philippine

Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA), theCommission(CHED)andintheHigher

Education

Professional

Regulation

Commission (PRC), for the promulgation of
lawful orders towards the advancement ofveterinary education in the Philippines. It
also represents the country in engagementswith international veterinary associations.
The major activities of PAVMES in the pastmonths have focused on pushing for limited
face-to-faceclassesforsurgery

andinternship classes including the conduct ofthesis.
Fig 1.
Public consultation meeting on the
Enhancement of Table of Specifications for
the Veterinary Licensure Examination

Recently, PAVMES created the Expert's Pool

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Thailand Veterinary Dean
Consortium (TVDC)
by Prof. Khongsak Thiangtum, Chairman of TVDC
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
The Thailand Veterinary Dean Consortium

In addition, TVDC was recognized from other(TVDC) was established in 1987. Currently,

health science associations in the country by

TVDC comprises of deans from 14 veterinary

working together in some important healthschools in Thailand including Chulalongkorn

issues such as Rational Drug Use (RDU) andUniversity, Kasetsart University, Khon Kaen

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

University, Chiang Mai University, Mahidol
University,

Mahanakhornof

In order to plan and follow up activities,

University,

TVDC meetings are held regularly every two

Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-

months meanwhile working groups assigned

Ok, Rajamangala University of Technology

by TVDC work together closely in particular

Srivijaya,

Western

University,of

aspects.

Due

toSongkla

University,

Walailak

University,

meeting

was

conducted

andplatform.

In

conclusion,

Technology,

University

Mahasarakham

Chulabhorn

Royal

University.

The

Academy

Maejo

the

through

online

can

that

say

consortium is to promote improvement ofThailand via TVDC has impacted to enhanceveterinary

the quality of veterinary study and veterinary

ThailandofI

situation,

collaboration among veterinary schools ininobjective

Covid-19

the

study

main

Princeby© University of Veterinary Medicine, Yezin

sharing

information and facilities, exchange staffs

profession in the country.

and students for practices and training, anddeveloping consensus in applying regulations
related to veterinary school operations.
TVDC also supports the Veterinary Council ofThailand (VCT) and the ASEAN VeterinaryFig 1.
Logo of Thailand Veterinary
Dean Consortium (TVDC)

Statutory Body Network (AVSBN) in many
academic aspects such as improvement ofveterinary

professional

standards

andveterinary school accreditation. Moreover,
TVDC

usually

leads

Thai

societyFig 2.
Location of 14 veterinary
schools in Thailand

throughsocial activities for better health and welfareof animals such as stray dog population

The orange points are thelocations of Veterinary Schoolsin Thailand. To view the namesof Veterinary Schools, pleaseclick the link below:
https://aavs.jpn.org/wp/wpcontent/uploads/2021/12/Loc
ation-of-veterinary-schoolsin-Thailand-2.png

management, rabies elimination projects, andsetting pet ownership responsibilities.

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Colloquium on
One Health in One Environment
by Dr. Yongbaek KIM, Director, Office of Planning & Research & Prof. Ho Jae HAN, Dean,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea

On October 8th (KST) and October 7th (EST) 2021,
the Colloquium with six esteemed speakers under
the theme of “One Health in One Environment”,

various international organizations haveformed a strategic framework andcooperate closely.

focusing on a “Challenge for Sustainable Global
Health” was held as a virtual meeting. It wassponsored by the BK 21 Four Future Veterinary
Medicine Leading Education and Research Center,housed in the College of Veterinary Medicine,
Seoul National University (SNU CVM).

Health’, three presentations about biosecurity,
antimicrobial resistance and global health were
by

Drs.

SalmanMo(Colorado

State

University), Sid Thakur (North Carolina State
University),and

Shu-Hua

Wang

(Ohio

State

University), respectively. In the second session
focusing on ‘Environment and One Health’, threepresentations

about

environmental

issuesaffecting global health were offered by Drs. Maria
Schneider (Georgetown University), Bryan Brooks(Baylor University), and Kyoung-Duk Min (Seoul
National University).

change,efforts should be an example of how to meetnational demands required for the public
interest. Dr. Haechon Choi, Vice President
for Research of SNU, and Dr. Kiyoung Lee,
Dean of Graduate School of Public Health,also emphasized that One Health requires
experts from more diverse fields, and hopedthat the Colloquium can serve as a platformforpresenting

newparadigms

convergenceeducationandthroughexchange

of

the

for

research,
ideas

and

discussions.
Recorded presentations and contents of the

In the 21st century, new challenges such as
climatethat this Colloquium serves as an opportunity
to unite us more strongly, and that theseIn the first session focusing on ‘Diseases and One

given

Dr. Ho Jae Han, Dean of SNU CVM, mentioned

urbanization,

pollution,

globalization,

emerged.

Therefore,andscientists

environmental
terrorism

have

recognizethathuman health is threatened by changes in theenvironment and animals, and seek to find an
integrative way to respond to them. Additionally,10

colloquium are available online:
http://vetgrad.snu.ac.kr/popup/20211101/p
opup.html

Fig 1.
To View the flyer of the Colloquium on One Health,please click the link below:
https://aavs.jpn.org/wp/wpcontent/uploads/2021/12/NL_SNU_Program.jpg

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VEE’s contribution to the community
during and after covid-19
by Dr. Tithipong Plangsangmas, Dr. Nitima Tatiya-aphiradee, & Assoc. Prof. Dr Parntep Ratanakorn.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Applied Zoology, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical
Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Thailand

The

Facultyof

Veterinary

Medicineandtorespond

Applied Zoology, HRH Princess Chulabhorn

international

problems

College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royalfacts and social norms for the benefit ofAcademy (CRAVA), Thailand, was establishedhumans, animals, and the environment. Since

in 2019 with a mission to assure the health of

the start of the pandemic during 2020, we

all lives by producing veterinary graduates tohave assisted in human vaccination (fig.1) by

meet

the

lending our scientific knowledge through adomestic demand in Thailand for veterinary

Covid-19 hotline, assistance in vaccination,

services in certain fields including but not

and propagation of covid-19 knowledge inlimited to veterinary research, public health,pets and wildlife throughout the pandemic.

laboratory

livestock

Apart from covid-19, other emerging diseases

production and medicine, marine and coastalof concern such as lumpy skin disease (LSD)

sciences, fisheries, environmental and wildlifeand African horse sickness (AHS) surfaced inconservation with a focus through a One

Thailand.

globalexpectations

animalas

well

medicine,

as

We

aim

to

through

Health approach.

© Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Applied
Zoology, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College ofMedical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Fig 1. CRA staff assisting in vaccination centers during the pandemic

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We cooperated with national authorities including the department of livestock development(DLD) and the department of national parks, wildlife, and plants conservation (DNP) to tackle
these devastating diseases, maybe not to human health but affects their well-being by
ecological and mental disruption. We facilitated monitoring, surveillance, and prevention of
the disease within the time of the pandemic. Online video meetings and physical distancing
during veterinary activities were not easy but necessary during these times. Adaptation to
working in these circumstances is not easy, but highly recommended for future unexpecteddisease occurrences.
Faculty website: https://veterinary.cra.ac.th© Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Applied
Zoology, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College ofMedical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Fig. 2 Zebra anesthesia as a part of African horse sickness virus surveillance and monitoring© Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Applied
Zoology, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College ofMedical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Fig 3. CRA veterinarian injecting lumpy skin disease vaccine to local cattle

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Strengthening TAU-CVM External
Linkages and Consortia amidst thePandemic
by Dr. Lavina Gracia M. Ramirez, OIC-Dean,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Tarlac Agricultural University, PhilippinesAstheCollegeadheres

to

of

the

Veterinary

Medicine

Consequently, various international faculty

University’s

Strategic

engagements

were

also

These

the

speakerships

Internationalization

Plan(SIP),

whichareparticipated
in

in.
the

serves as a toolkit to assist the academic

International Conference on One Health, 3

and

the

in 1 Online Guest Lecture Program on SDGs,

development, scrutiny, and management ofinvited reviewers for student researches,collaborative activities, strong internationaland various oral paper presentations held in

linkages are established with Universities innational

Asia

Taiwantogether with regional and national partner

national

institutions

also

conducted

local

e-

institutions in the Philippines with thetrainings

thecommunities

such

as

purpose of faculty and students involved forrelevant webinars on Animal Health andacademics, cultural, and research exchange.

Production,

Since the COVID19 pandemic has restricted

Antimicrobial Resistance, and other topics

physicalunder the umbrella of various researchresearch

community

particularly

Universities,

Indonesia

andmobility,inandvariousopportunities

for

and

to

fora.

AwarenesscollegeCampaigns

partners on national and international haveresearchers. Hence, despite the challenges

also shifted to a VIRTUAL platform. Thisthat this “NEW NORMAL” bring about, thenow makes mobility more accessible andcollege never ceases to uphold its mandate

inclusive.

variousof quality education and excellent public

international webinars and summer shortservice with the strong collaboration ofcourses.

widening

bothofstakeholders.

With

internationalization

theactivities

theuniversity, students enrolled in the program
are also exposed to internationalization at
home. This year, 62 outbound students
were involved, 13 inbound students were
exchanged, 14 regular Indian students, and3 exchange students from Indonesia.

13

national

students

and

and

on

outputs

attendedtheThecollaborative activities with our academic

Students

fromregional

facultyinternational

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One Health Education among
Interns: The Role of Veterinary
Degree-awarding Institutes from a
Developing Country Perspective
by Prof. Dr. AMAM Zonaed Siddiki, Former Director, One Health Institute
Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Bangladesh
For the full article, please visit: https://aavs.jpn.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Article-by-AMAM-Siddiki.pdf

The importance of One Health concept inWith a well-developed curricula for interns it

medical and veterinary education has been

would be possible to motivate them in advanceappreciated

so

over

last

decades.

A

common

that

they

can

proactive

theirmultisectoralOne

professional

concept among the young learners who are

Health focused approach would be crucial for

preparing to enter their professional career.

their eventual success. There need a strongWhencultural

exposure

tothecommon

shift

where

in

educational platform is crucial to promote thesufficient

life

be

in

developing

country

problem solving skills will be ensured, the new

educationists and think-tanks which can makegeneration veterinarians can play a significant

a progressive and forward looking scientificrole in promoting One Health throughout theirapproach

job tenure and beyond. It should be noted thatamong veterinary graduates.

toensureOne

Healtheducationalthough developed and developing country has
different perspective in preparing syllabus andWith the wider global context, One Health iscurricula for veterinary interns, they should

not merely a public health focused thematic

appreciate the need for common thematicarea. A number of other cross-professional

areas

issuesunder

One

Healthissues

such

as

like

anthropology,

emerging infectious diseases (EIDs), zoonoses,

socioeconomics,

antibiotic resistance etc. Significant advancesindustries and climate change are also directlyin the field of veterinary medicine can beor indirectly linked with One Health. Whileachievedthese all are associated with better animal andthroughrecognizing

the

one

would

agri-based

interrelatedness of animal and human medicine

humanalong with other subject areas. Therefore theextraordinary role of this new concept whereprinciple of One Health can be incorporated inveterinary graduates can play crucial role.

the existing curricula in different veterinary

Therefore

One

Healthschools. This can be done by both preclinicalforefrontofveterinary

and clinical level by sharing the success stories

should be in line with the global emerging

of One Health implementation in different

issues so that the veterinary graduates cancountries.

contribute effectively in their profession.

14

health,environment,

biodiversity,

shouldassume

be

the

at

education

the

which

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They will be able to recognize the collaboration

Emerging infectious diseases, especiallywith other relevant people like physicians andzoonotic diseases

researchers

Food

who

will

join

their

workforce

towards common problem solving.

safety,

food

is

an

integralandthesecurity of the food chain
Understanding

Leadershipproduction

part

of

new

the

role

of

moderngenomics and genomic technologies

generation veterinarians and it is expected that

Antibiotic resistancethe veterinary interns should have basic skills

Biodiversity and climate change

of facing new challenges in their profession
along with decision making through rational

With some of the above thematic areas, theandorganizing

interns can take part in different field visits

teamwork and problem based learnings (PBL)

where students from other disciplines cancan help them practicing brainstorming at

team up to learn and exercise One Healthearlyrelatedscientificstagesmeans.

which

Moreover,

helps

them

to

be

a

issues

which

will

have

significant

successful vet in the long run. It would be

impact in their learning process. In addition,

useful if the syllabus of Interns can incorporate

severalsome PBL exercises focused on One Healthdeveloped focused on collaborative projects.

issuesdevelop

Each student groups can be allowed to choose

communication skills among the learners. Theya project where cross-professional issues canwill also develop self confidence and leadershipbethrough these practices which will be a step

identification

changeHealth focused intercalated courses can be

which

for

can

them

indirectly

towards

21st century

challenges.

didactic

teaching

discussed

offered

for

with
and

modules

ultimate

management

undergraduates

or

can

be

problemplan.

Oneorganizing

summer camps or externship placement in
The educators do have multiple challenges tocommunity clinics and NGOs can create moredevelop best suitable educational platform on

learning opportunities. With a clear vision and

One Health for new generation vets who haveforward thinking mind, a strong One Healthlimitedfocusedaccesstoresources

especiallyincurriculacanbeimplementedindeveloping countries like Bangladesh. Novelveterinary undergraduate course which will

innovative approach is therefore necessary toultimately create new generation of graduates

employ to incorporate One Health education

with self-confidence and leadership skills toand practices that will eventually help them

face the challenges of 21st century.

cope with modern cutting edge technology ofthis time and how to use them efficiently in

Fig 1. "10th One Health Bangladesh Conference 2019"

their career. In recent times, many emerging
challenges are in the frontline and some of themain focus areas where veterinary interns canbe involved to practice One Health concept are
as follows:

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VOL.2

The Council on International
Veterinary Medical Education(CIVME)by Prof. Pan-Dong Ryu, CIVME Council Member, Professor Emeritus,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea

CIVME is a committee of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
founded in 2016. Its goal is to promote collaboration and foster innovation on a worldwide scale,to advance the quality of teaching and learning in veterinary medical education.
CIVME’s

goals

are

congruent

with

the

UnitedNations’

2030

Agendafor

Sustainable

Development, which lists 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) structured upon an urgent
call for action by developing and developed countries working together in a global partnership.
These goals call for an end to hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, cleanwater, economic growth and, responsible consumption and production. Veterinary medical
professionals have a large role to play in many of these.
CIVME comprises representatives from eight (8) major global regions: Africa, Australia/New
Zealand, Asia, Continental Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East/North Africa, and
UK/Ireland.
CIVME’s 2020-2022 Operating Plans are 1) Strengthening a globally connected council (CIVME)
dedicated to improving veterinary educational outcomes internationally; 2) Supporting aninternational community of practice for veterinary educators; 3) Promoting and advancing
collaborative international educational research; and 4) Facilitating partnerships to align global
accreditation and quality standards in veterinary education.
Please, visit the CIVME website for more information and activities of the council, and forsubscription of CIVME newsletter.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AAVS
Please visit AAVS website (https://aavs.jpn.org/)

FOR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Please contact us via AAVS website contact form or secretary@aavs.jpn.org
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