The ACVPSTP Coalition for Veterinary Pathology Fellows

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The ACVP/STP Coalition for Veterinary Pathology
Fellows

• Gary Cockerell, DVM, PhD, DACVP
• Director of the Coalition

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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 industry achieve
  their goals

• Industry
• 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(2008)
Oversight
ACVP Council STP Executive Committee
Strategic Leadership
Implementation Administration
Admin Offices The Rees Group
Director Dr. Gary Cockerell
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Progress to Date RFAs
88 applications for 21 positions
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Total Positions Sponsors Financial Commitments
over Time
25
6
5
20
4
15
3
Total Positions
Total Commitments (M)
10
2
5
1
0
0
May 06
Oct 05
May 07
Oct 06
Oct 07
Jun 08
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For More Information

• Gary Cockerell, Director
• 970-245-0559
• 269-720-7310 (cell)
• gcockerell_at_vetpathcoalition.org
• Susan Rees, Coalition Administrative Office
• 608-443-3645
• info_at_vetpathcoalition.org
• Coalition web site
• www.vetpathcoalition.org