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Professor Stephen May’s Symposium

Zoe Hitchcock, Executive Assistant to the President & Principal

n 24th April 2024, we ‘International Veterinary Medical Education: Elliott spoke about ‘Clinician Scientists
celebrated the remarkable The Shift in Focus to Outcomes,’ – Addressing Research Questions
career of Professor Stephen emphasising Stephen’s significant role that Matter,’ which included Stephen’s
OMay with a ‘festschrift’ at in the AAVMC Competency-Based impactful work on osteoarthritis.
our Hawkshead campus. The event was Veterinary Education (CBVE) Working The symposium concluded with an
attended by Stephen, his family, friends, Group and the development of AAVMC’s engaging presentation by Professor
and colleagues, some of whom travelled CBVE Competency Framework. Renate Weller, Dean of the Faculty
great distances to be there.
Professor Ayona Silva-Fletcher, of Veterinary Medicine at the University
The symposium showcased the myriad who collaborated closely with Stephen of Calgary, on ‘The Professional and
ways Stephen has influenced the on Lifelong Independent Veterinary Boyer’s Four Scholarships.’
veterinary profession. Despite lasting Education (LIVE), spoke about It was a wonderful afternoon that
several hours, it only began to touch on ‘Developments in Veterinary Education celebrated, in part, the achievements
his extraordinary contributions. as an Academic Discipline’ and of an extraordinary individual.
former RVC Principal, Professor
Distinguished colleagues presented Quintin McKeller, provided a thought- Thank you to all who attended
on various topics. Professor Michael provoking presentation on ‘Professional and to our esteemed speakers.
Schwamme from École Nationale Leadership’. Professor Jonathan
Vétérinaire de Lyon gave an insightful
presentation on ‘The Past, Present, and
Future of Equine Lameness Diagnosis,’
highlighting Stephen’s pioneering work
in this field and its clinical applications.
References to the historical connections
between Lyon and Charles Benoit Vial
de Saint Bel, the founder of the Royal
Veterinary College, were also enjoyed.
Professor Jennie Hodgson, formerly of
Virgina Tech, USA, but recently returned
to her native Australia, talked about

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