During the week-long training being held this week, students work with practicing veterinarians, many of them WSU alumni, to diagnose and treat cases featuring volunteer clients and stuffed animal patients.
Jeffrey Abbott was terrified of failing when he participated in the fourth ever Diagnostic Challenge at Washington State University in the fall of 1994. Now headed into its 30th year, Dr. Abbott will take the reins of the program from its founder Dr. Steve Hines.
December 21, 2020
Dr. Steve Hines
Washington State University Professor and veterinarian Steve Hines is the 2020 American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges’ Distinguished Veterinary Teacher.
The award is the most prestigious teaching award in veterinary medicine and is presented by Zoetis, the largest global animal health company. It highlights those who have dedicated their life and career to improving veterinary medical education.
To date, Dr. Hines is the only national recipient to receive the student-nominated award twice. He was also honored with the award in 1996 and has received the award at the college level three different times.
He will be presented with the award during the AAVMC’s 2021 Annual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium, which will be held virtually March 3-5, 2021.