AAVMC Features Alum Dr. Michael J. Blackwell

as the 2021 Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy Award Recipient

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Congratulations to our alum, Dr. Michael J. Blackwell, Class of 1975, on being named as the recipient of the 2021 Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy Award from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).听 The award is sponsored by the Animal Policy Group.

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Dr. Blackwell currently serves as the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee, which exists to improve access to veterinary care, especially for families with limited means. He has served as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee; chief of staff, Office of the Surgeon General of the U.S.; deputy director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration; and chief veterinary officer of the U.S. Public Health Service and The Humane Society of the United States. Dr. Blackwell achieved the rank of Assistant Surgeon General of U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps during 23 years on active duty. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Distinguished Service Medal from the U.S. Public Health Service.

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