Innovating Veterinary Education: A Conversation with Mark Acierno, DVM

About this episode

Dr. Mark Acierno discusses his journey in veterinary medicine and innovations in veterinary education.

In this episode of Veterinary Today, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Acierno, Associate Dean at Midwestern University's College of Veterinary Medicine. With a career that spans across academia, clinical practice, and business, Dr. Acierno discusses his unconventional path from finance to veterinary medicine, his groundbreaking work in veterinary nephrology, and how he's shaping the future of veterinary education. Learn about new trends in curriculum design, the integration of technology like AI in v...

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Host: ISVMA

Guest: Mark Acierno

Topics covered

• veterinary education
• curriculum design
• technology in veterinary medicine
• veterinary nephrology
• career paths in veterinary medicine

Keywords

• veterinary education
• nephrology
• curriculum design
• AI in veterinary medicine
• career transition

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Organizations: Midwestern University, Veterinary Today, ISVMA

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