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AAVIO Represents Veterinarians

of Indian Origin at AVMA Belonging

& Engagement Roundtable

In keeping with the objectives
OUR BUREAU
of the Belonging & Engagement
Schaumburg, IL Roundtable, Dr. Murarka discussed
several challenges facing today’s vet-
he Association of American
Veterinarians of Indian Origin erinary profession, including mental
T(AAVIO) participated in the health, burnout, compassion fatigue,
workforce shortages, educational
inaugural American Veterinary Med- debt, barriers faced by internation-
ical Association (AVMA) Belonging
& Engagement Roundtable, where ally trained veterinarians, and the
growing impact of cyberbullying and
leaders from seven veterinary affinity online harassment on veterinary pro-
and allied organizations gathered at
AVMA Headquarters to discuss col- fessionals.
He emphasized that mentor-
laboration, mentorship, leadership ship, peer support, and collaboration
development, workforce challenges, among veterinary organizations are
and strengthening a sense of belong- essential to improving professional
ing across the veterinary profession. well-being and strengthening the vet-
The Roundtable focused on
sharing experiences and identifying erinary workforce.
opportunities for organizations to
work together to better serve veter- The presentation concluded by
inarians and the communities they reaffirming AAVIO’s commit-
represent.
Representing AAVIO, Dr. Ravi ment to advancing veterinary
Murarka, President of the orga- medicine through education,
nization, delivered a presentation
outlining AAVIO’s mission of sup- leadership, mentorship, human-
porting veterinarians of Indian ori- itarian service, and internation-
gin through mentorship, continuing
education, professional networking, al partnerships. Participants
leadership development, advocacy, welcomed the opportunity to
and global collaboration. He high-
lighted AAVIO’s commitment to learn about AAVIO’s work and
helping veterinary students, recent its efforts to strengthen ties be-
graduates, internationally trained
veterinarians, practitioners, re- tween veterinary professionals
searchers, and industry professionals in North America and India.
throughout the United States and
Canada. clinical and surgical training. discussions focused on veterinary
During the presentation, Dr. The presentation also highlight- education, skill development, and fu- Dr. Murarka expressed his ap-
Murarka showcased AAVIO’s exten- ed AAVIO’s collaboration with the ture collaboration between India and preciation to the American Veteri-
sive continuing education initiatives, Post Graduate Institute of Veteri- the United States. nary Medical Association for inviting
including advanced hands-on surgi- nary Education & Research (PGIV- AAVIO’s presentation also fea- AAVIO to participate in this import-
cal wet laboratory training programs ER) of the Rajasthan University tured its humanitarian and public ant national discussion and for rec-
organized in collaboration with vet- of Veterinary and Animal Sciences health initiatives, including support ognizing the contributions of veteri-
erinary colleges and professional or- (RAJUVAS), Jaipur, promoting in- for Mission Rabies, One Health pro- narians of Indian origin to the global
ganizations in India. ternational academic collaboration grams, rabies awareness campaigns, veterinary profession.
These educational programs and veterinary education. Dr. Mu- mass dog vaccination efforts, and as- The Association of Ameri-
have been conducted in Jaipur, rarka shared his meetings with Dr. sistance during the Lumpy Skin Dis- can Veterinarians of Indian Origin
Mumbai, Akola, Nagpur, and Shirw- Samit Sharma, IAS, Secretary, De- ease outbreak in India. (AAVIO) is dedicated to promot-
al, in association with institutions partment of Animal Husbandry, These initiatives demonstrate ing veterinary excellence through
affiliated with the Maharashtra An- Fisheries & Gopalan, and Managing the organization’s commitment to continuing education, mentorship,
imal & Fishery Sciences University Director, Rajasthan Skill and Live- improving both animal welfare and leadership development, and profes-
(MAFSU), Nagpur, providing prac- lihood Development Corporation, public health through international sional networking for veterinarians
ticing veterinarians with advanced Government of Rajasthan, where cooperation. across North America.

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