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Structurally, the Student AVMA consists of an Executive Board and a House of Delegates (HOD) composed of two representatives from each member chapter. The House of Delegates meets twice yearly; in July during the AVMA Convention, and in the spring during the annual Student AVMA Educational Symposium. Members of the Executive Board are selected by the House of Delegates. They include the president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, international exchange officer, communications and public relations officer, editor-in-chief, global and public health officer, veterinary economics officer, and cultural outreach officer. The formation of a national organization of veterinary students has enabled what were once isolated student chapters to function effectively as a single unit on the national scene. The Student AVMA coordinates student chapter functions, promotes the exchange of ideas and information among students, and represents its members in matters that concern them, both as students and as future veterinarians.

03/27/2026

It’s Friday and we’re focusing on Accomplishment — Progress Over Perfection ✨

Not every win has to be huge. Sometimes the biggest accomplishment is just showing up, getting through a hard week, or taking one step forward.

We’d love to celebrate those moments with you! Share something you’re proud of in our Accomplishments Padlet — big or small. Photos are welcome too 📸

🔗 Add your accomplishment here: https://padlet.com/savmawellbeingofficer/Accomplishments

03/26/2026

Join us tonight, Thursday March 26 at 6pm EST, for our headline Wellbeing Week event:
“Hunt the Good Stuff: Prioritizing Positive Emotions in Vet Med” with Dr. Phil Richmond.

Learn how the PERMAH framework and optimism can support resilience, wellbeing, and clinical decision-making.

🎁 Attendees will be entered to win a Wellbeing Week gift card.

🔗 https://calendar.app.google/X2XAKt1YN5TgV8Bi8

03/25/2026

Happy Wellbeing Week Wednesday! Today we are highlighting the importance of relationships and leaning on each other. These connections don’t just have to be school specific - join our pen pal list and make some widespread connections across our chapters!

Comment “Pen Pals” below for a DM with access to the signup sheet, and start meeting students with similar interests!

*Note* signing up on this sheet indicates students are agreeing to be contacted by other students by email, at which point further information such as addresses can be exchanged if mutually preferred to do the snail mail route.

03/24/2026

Finding a state of flow can mean reach complete absorption in an activity, living in the present moment and focusing entirely on the task at hand.

If you sometimes struggle to focus on your work or get easily bored, disengaged, and distracted, focused work sprints may help! Drop in to our live session to learn how to tackle studying, projects, or even those household chores you’ve been procrastinating. Bring a project or your lecture notes that you’ve been meaning to get to, and let’s make some progress together!
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xsw-dqpk-dsz

Have you come across an app, tool, or study habit that keeps you productive and engaged? Share your best tips and tricks with other students for how your find your flow with a story, comment, link, or post and tag with - every post or story will earn an entry into the prize draw at the end of the week! Want to participate but would rather not make it public? Email your engagement tips to savmawellbeingofficer@gmail.com to have your name added to the draw.

03/23/2026

SAVMA Wellbeing Week 2026 starts off with Positive Emotions! Positive emotions include hope, interest, joy, love, compassion, pride, amusement, and gratitude.

Did you know? Positive emotions are a prime indicator of flourishing, and they can be cultivated or learned to improve wellbeing!

Tonight’s live event is a Virtual Creative Corner! We invite you to join us on Zoom at 6:00PM Eastern time to share a hobby, interest, or creative outlet that brings you enjoyment. We can knit, craft, and create along together, or you are welcome to share another positive outlet with us! All happy hobbies are encouraged, because joy grows when it is shared! (link to join: https://meet.google.com/mnf-dbfa-yzt)

Our for the day is . Do something nice for a friend, classmate, stranger, or even for yourself! Share your kind act in a post or story, tag with the hashtag and be entered into our Wellbeing Week prize draw! Want to participate but remain anonymous? Email a photo or description of your act of kindness to savmawellbeingofficer@gmail.com and we will add you to the prize draw.

03/22/2026

We’re bringing good vibes ALL week long—think focus sprints, kindness challenges, and celebrating your wins 🫶 Don’t ghost your mental health bestie… show up for yourself 💙

03/17/2026

A look at the SAVMA Symposium from last weekend in Raleigh, NC.

It was an exciting few days spent engaging with students from SAVMA Chapters throughout the globe. Committee meetings, HOD business, Presidential meetings, and more went on during the few days spent in NC. The next time the SAVMA Chapter representatives will meet up will be in July for the AVMA Convention!

03/13/2026

Don’t miss the SAVMies awards during the SAVMA Symposium 2026! SAVMA Chapters can win in categories that include: Outstanding Improvement in Chapter Membership, Most Innovative ALL for Students event and Outstanding Symposium Attendance! Root for your chapter at the closing ceremonies!

03/12/2026

Get ready for a week of events at SAVMA Symposium 🩺

If you are joining us in Raleigh, NC this weekend, make sure to check out some of these exciting opportunities to learn about a wide variety of topics on Friday & Saturday!

Refer to www.savmasymposium.com/conference_program_sessions.cfm for more information!

03/10/2026

The Extracurricular Grant is offered to student organizations and allocates funding for wet labs or lectures designed to provide students with access to a topic they would otherwise not be exposed to.

The deadline for this grant is April 1st, 2026.

Contact savma.epdc@gmail.com with questions!
Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFLzjKY2MyLrsnz17XIUeMyf1hdytylO5v-Wg7QIhoyHdy8g/viewform

03/05/2026

The Externship Grant is open now through April 1st!

This grant is retrospective, and will offer funds to students participating in off-campus externships that would have been completed between the dates of 12/1/2025 - 4/1/2026.

If you have previously received funding through this grant, you cannot be considered again.

Contact savma.epdc@gmail.com with any questions.
Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScURNCsCT4qFAhidFsVbHaKNS_T-FTE2D3eLU-7sLlBrQtSmA/viewform

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