NB: WAVMA stands for World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, formerly AqVA [Aquatic Veterinary Association].
Dr Julius Tepper will be assuming the role of Past President, and Dr Dušan Palić will become the President. Dr Mohamed Faisal will be the President-Elect.
WAVMA’s web site had a significant overhaul in 2011. The new web page offers members a suite of options and privileges that will continue to grow and upgrade in 2012.
In 2011, WAVMA initiated the development of the Aquatic Veterinary General Practitioner Credentialing program. The program was spearheaded by our Credentialing Committee (Drs Faisal, Miller-Morgan, Palić -chair, Palmeiro, Scarfe, and Walster). Thanks to numerous members’ inputs and committee work, the program is set to be released in early 2012.
A WAVMA Fellowship Program is in the works, and Dr Faisal will be inviting nominees for WAVMA Fellows in early 2012 as well. The honour of Fellowship will be bestowed to outstanding WAVMA members who have contributed significantly to the development of aquatic veterinary medicine practice, art and science. Please consider nominating colleagues that you would like to recognise for their contributions to the field.
Other membership services will continue to grow in 2012. The Aquatic Vet News, members listserv are embedded in the new web site. The members database, and archive of listserv messages about members’ cases and questions are developing, and there is hope to offer access to an online store with WAVMA branded items soon. The executive board is exploring a cloud data storage option that would allow the members in good standing (renewed before April 1, 2012) unlimited personal computer files backup for a fraction of the cost of similar services. Another possible membership service that is being developed is the discounted book purchase program, which we hope to offer with support from several major publishers who offer titles in the areas of veterinary medicine and aquaculture.
WAVMA recently became an Affiliate Member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association which will allows for promotion of the cause of aquatic veterinary medicine globally.
WAVMA is invite all members to help expand and grow the Association. Please, invite new members “Are you a WAVMA member?” Check out the member benefits online.
