Morris Animal Foundation, Smithsonian team for wildlife veterinarian training programApril 4, 2018To help cultivate the finest wildlife veterinarians of tomorrow, Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) and the Smithsonian Global Health Program (SGHP) have collaborated to establish the Morris Animal Foundation and Dennis and Connie Keller Director of Training at SGHP. The position is responsible for national and international training programs in wildlife veterinary medicine. Morris Animal Foundation will dedicate $700,000 over seven years to fund the position. "This is a truly exciting opportunity and one we are proud to see come to fruition," said Tiffany Grunert, acting president and CEO of MAF. "This wildlife health training program will leverage our funding and the Smithsonian's expertise to multiply our collective impact to save animal lives around the world." Lindsey Shields, DVM, DACVPM, has been named as the first MAF and Dennis and Connie Keller Director of Training. She is an epidemiologist and board-certified preventive medicine veterinarian with substantial experience in international public health and capacity building. In her new role, Dr. Shields will supervise four to eight trainees every year, including veterinary students and veterinarians, from countries around the world as well as in the U.S. Trainees will conduct research focused on a wildlife health issue based on the program's priorities and the trainee's …
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