1. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 041 The ACVP/STP Coalition for Veterinary Pathology Fellows Gary Cockerell, DVM, PhD, DACVP Coalition Director

2. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 042 What is The Coalition? A unique partnership between the ACVP and STP to develop funding for new training positions in response to the current and continued future shortage of veterinary anatomical and clinical pathologists

3. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 043 Veterinary Pathologists: Supply and Demand Survey Uniform agreement that not enough veterinary pathologists are being trained Lack of funding for training positions is biggest impediment to increasing the supply of veterinary pathologists SupplyDemand Currently in Training Graduates in Past 5-yrs Current Openings Cumulative Deficit by 2007 Anatomic Pathologists 170185127347 Clinical Pathologists 43552270 Total213240149417

4. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 044 Partnerships needed between training programs, employers and government ACVP and STP in unique position to facilitate and promote such partnerships ACVP/STP Coalition! Veterinary Pathologists: Supply and Demand Survey

5. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 045 The Coalition Concept Industry Wish to increase supply of veterinary pathologists Willingness to fund new training positions Wish to communicate career opportunities in industry Establish funding mechanisms to increase the supply of veterinary pathologists by integrating the common interests of three groups ACVP and STP Wish to promote programs that enhance candidates’ success Wish to assist training programs and industry achieve their goals Training Institutions Wish to increase number of funded training positions Wish to communicate goals of training programs and career opportunities in academia

6. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 046 How the Coalition Works  Funds for new training positions  RFA for new positions  Applications to RFA  Awards based on competitive review of applications  Personal solicitation for financial support  Close interaction between trainee, and academic and industrial mentors Coalition Leadership Training Institutions Financial Sponsors

7. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 047 Type/duration/no. of training positions supported –Residency in anatomical or clinical pathology;  3 yrs –PhD graduate study in pathology-related field;  3 yrs –Goal: 5 positions in 1 st yr; 15 positions by 3 rd yr Type of funding provided –Stipend –Tuition and medical benefits –Travel and educational supplies Payback: Trainees expected to complete ACVP exam and/or PhD  2 yrs of end of funding Coalition Overview

8. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 048 Coalition Management Structure ACVP Council & STP Executive Committee Management Co TBD Director Dr. Gary Cockerell Board of Governors ACVP Dr. Reid Patterson Dr. Willie Reed Dr. John Shadduck Dr. John Strandberg Dr. Mary Anna Thrall Current President STP Dr. Wanda Haschek-Hock Dr. Vince Meador Dr. James Moe Dr. John Robertson Dr. Anne Ryan Current President Oversight Strategic Leadership Implementation & Administration

9. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 049 Summary The Coalition is a prototypical partnership between two of the foremost veterinary pathology organizations in the world The Coalition will increase the supply of well- trained veterinary pathologists while providing mutual benefits to all parties –Trainees –Training institutions –Sponsors –ACVP and STP

10. ACVP Bus Mtg, 16 Nov 0410 Next Steps Sponsors –Encourage your company to fund new positions or enroll current programs into the Coalition Trainers –Submit applications in response to the RFA All –“Talk it up” to increase awareness of the Coalition and help make this partnership a resounding success!