Transcript The ACVP/STP Coalition for Veterinary Pathology Fellows 4th Scientific Conference Nashville Convention Center

The ACVP/STP Coalition for
Veterinary Pathology Fellows
4th Scientific Conference
Nashville Convention Center
Nashville, TN
Saturday, December 3, 2011
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Welcome!
• Coalition participants
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Fellows
Academic and Industrial Mentors
Sponsors
Board of Governors
Coalition Administrative Office
• Visitors – thank you for attending
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Today’s Program
• Coalition Scientific Conferences held at ~18
month intervals alternating between ACVP and
STP meetings
• One of several important means to provide ongoing interaction between Fellows, training
institutes and sponsors
• 13 presentations by Fellows
• Joint academia/industry presentation
• Breakfast, lunch, evening reception
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The Coalition Concept
Establish funding mechanisms to increase the supply of veterinary
pathologists by integrating the common interests of three groups
ACVP and STP
• Promote programs that
enhance candidates’ success
• Assist training programs and
sponsors achieve their goals
Sponsors
• Meet the need for more
veterinary pathologists
• Demonstrate commitment to
science and career
opportunities in industry
Training Institutions
• Increase number of funded
training positions
• Communicate goals of training
programs and career
opportunities in academia
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Coalition Management Structure
(2011)
ACVP Council & STP Executive Committee
Oversight
Board of Governors
ACVP
• Dr. Mark Cline
• Dr. Robert Jacobs
• Dr. Linda Johnson (Chair)
• Dr. Holly Jordan (Sec)
• Dr. Daniel Rudmann
• Current President (ad hoc)
STP
• Dr. Curtis Colleton
• Dr. Denzil Frost
• Dr. William Iverson (Treas)
• Dr. Thomas Rosol
• Dr. Bhanu Singh
• Current President (ad hoc)
Director
Admin Offices
Dr. Gary Cockerell
The Rees Group
Strategic
Leadership
Implementation
& Administration
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Metrics for Success of the Coalition
• Absolute increase in the number of funded
training positions for veterinary pathologists
• Robust response from training institutions for
privately funded training positions
• High rate of success of Coalition-sponsored
trainees on ACVP certification examination
• Coalition-sponsored trainees assuming
prominent positions in veterinary pathology
• High visibility of Coalition activities
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Total Positions and Financial Commitments
$6.8M
30
PhD Grad Student
$6.0M
Number of Positions
25
$6.2M
Clin Path Resident
Anat Path Resident
$5.0M
20
$3.3M
15
$2.8M
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$1.1M
0
Oct '05
Oct '06
Oct '07
Oct '08
Oct '09
Oct '10
Oct '11
Time
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First Positions Post-Coalition Fellowships
(as of Nov 2011)
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Number of Fellows
PhD Grad Student
4
Clin Path Resident
Anat Path Resident
3
2
1
0
CRO
Dx Labs
BioPharm
Academia
Add'l Training
Type of Position
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Performance of Fellows on ACVP Certifying
Examination
• Twelve of seventeen (71%) Fellows who have attempted
the ACVP Certifying Examination have successfully
completed all parts
• 92% of the successful candidates passed all parts on
their first attempt
This outstanding success rate is a tribute to the quality of
the Fellows, the excellence of their training programs
and the foresight of sponsors who support the Coalition!
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Progress to Date: RFAs
Yr RFA Issued
Positions Offered/Applications Received
Anat Path Residencies
Clin Path Residencies
PhD Grad Programs
2005
6/17
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2006
4/17
1/13
2/4
2007
2/10
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2008
3/19
2/6
2/2
2009
1/11
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2/7*
2010
1/1*
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2011
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3/9*
*Includes non-competing applications for 2 PhD graduate research positions (1 each in 2009 and 2011), and 1
anatomic pathology residency (2010)
116 applications for 29 positions
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Information Requested on Annual Progress
Reports
• Course Work/Grade (if your program does not include
formal coursework, please indicate)
• Teaching Responsibilities
• Diagnostic Case Material (including species distribution
and number of cases)/Service Activity and/or Research
Progress
• Scientific Meetings/Off-Site
Courses/Publications/Presentations (including in-house)
• Externships at Sponsor’s Site
• Academic Mentor’s Comments/Assessment of Progress
• Industrial Mentor’s Comments/Assessment of Progress
• Other Comments/Plans for Coming Year
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Examples of Board of Governors Feedback
on Annual Reports
• “The Fellow has made an excellent progress, continues to pursue education and
training, has the continued support of academic and industrial mentors, and is in good
academic standing. Details of teaching (courses, contact hrs) and diagnostic work
(number of cases, species distribution), are not provided. The time line for PhD
defense and ACVP exam are close which will make it difficult to balance dissertation
writing and board prep. Budget expenditures show under spending in travel. The
institution should be encouraged to fully utilize these funds for Fellow to attend and/or
present at meetings, symposia, and seminars, as well as for externship opportunities.
Continued funding is recommended.”
• “Fellow is making excellent progress as evidenced by defense of PhD, publications,
abstracts and posters. Continues in the diagnostic service and is working at a high
level, is in good standing academically and academic mentor is pleased with progress.
Fellow and industrial mentor are urged to plan carefully for an externship during yr 3,
since externships did not occur in yrs 1 or 2. Continued funding is recommended.”
• “Fellow’s academic standing, and academic and industrial mentor’s support appear
strong and positive. Fellow continues to progress on PhD projects and publications
are in preparation. Fellow has a variety of necropsy and biopsy cases to progress
diagnostic skills (it would be useful to know the approximate numbers of her Dx
caseload). Another externship at sponsor’s site is being planned and will focus on
extension of the PhD project and to gain exposure to R&D in the pharmaceutical
industry. Continued funding for year 2 recommended.”
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Coalition Strategic Plan
• Subcommittee: Dan Rudmann (Chair), Claire
Andreasen, Dale Dunn, Denny Frost (Co-Chair), Keith
Harris and Ricardo Ochoa
• Three primary objectives to be pursued over next 5 yrs
– Develop and implement novel industry/academia collaborations
and specialized training opportunities to support industry and
academia objectives, and augment pathologists’ career
development
– Continue to increase the number of privately funded veterinary
pathology training positions
– Collaborate with academic partners to lead relevant quality
initiatives identified by ACVP Credentialing and Training
Committees for North American-based veterinary pathology
training programs
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Thanks For Your Participation!
• This conference is for the primary benefit of the
Fellows
• Audience participation is strongly encouraged
• Please offer constructive criticism
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