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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine (UMES SVM) welcomes Dr. Cody Swilley as its newest Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences.  Swilley’s expertise provides critical components in educating and mentoring the school’s veterinary students while helping build independent and collaborative research programs in veterinary and biomedical sciences.  “This is a great opportunity…Read more UMES School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Dr. Cody Swilley as Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has reached another significant milestone in its work to establish Maryland’s first in-state veterinary school. A comprehensive site visit by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education was conducted at UMES from June 21–26, 2026. The AVMA COE is the accrediting body recognized for veterinary medical education…Read more UMES School of Veterinary Medicine Awaits Decision Following Comprehensive Accreditation Site Visit

By Taylor Epps, WMAR-TV, Baltimore, May 29, 2026 The announcement that a longtime East Baltimore animal hospital was planning to close is shining a light on a growing veterinarian shortage affecting communities across Maryland and the country. The lead veterinarian at Erdman Animal Hospital is retiring, and there is no one to fill his role — a…Read more Media Clippings: ‘We want to help’: Where pet owners can find affordable care after vet closures

Dr. Christina “Tina” Dougherty, who is the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine’s (UMES SVM) new Associate Dean for Clinical Programs and Outreach, always had a soft spot for animals of all shapes and sizes. “I was the kid who would bring injured animals home when I found them,” she said. “Little…Read more Getting to know Dr. Christina Dougherty, UMES SVM’s Associate Dean for Clinical Programs and Outreach

By Demetrius Dillard, Maryland Daily Record, April 24, 2026 In its quest to make history in the state and among public historically Black colleges and universities, the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore‘s planned school of veterinary medicine is preparing to complete its next major step toward accreditation. “I feel optimistic. I feel we are progressing very well,” said…Read more Media Clippings: UMES vet school: Where does accreditation stand?

University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Veterinary Medicine (UMES SVM) has announced the appointment of Dr. Christina ‘Tina’ Dougherty as Associate Dean for Clinical Programs and Outreach. Dougherty began her new role in February 2026 and will oversee all aspects of the clinical year program for the developing veterinary program. Dougherty joins the growing…Read more Dougherty Joins UMES School of Veterinary Medicine as Associate Dean for Clinical Programs and Outreach

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine (UMES SVM) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Reginald Miller as its new Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. Dr. Miller began his role in December 2025 and will be responsible for leading the development of the School’s research enterprise, including research infrastructure…Read more UMES School of Veterinary Medicine Names New Associate Dean for Research and Innovation

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine (UMES SVM) is pleased to announce that our program will undergo its comprehensive accreditation site visit by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) during the week of June 21-26, 2026. This milestone is a critical step toward full accreditation and represents…Read more UMES School of Veterinary Medicine slated for June 2026 Comprehensive Accreditation Site Visit by AVMA

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has hired its first permanent Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Stanley Robertson has joined UMES after a nationwide search.  He began his duties on July 1st and has already met with the accreditation team for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) on their inaugural visit to UMES this week….Read more UMES Hires First Permanent Dean for School of Veterinary Medicine

A proposed School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore hopes to be the first of its kind in Maryland and among the nation’s public historically Black colleges and universities. The school received approval this week by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The accreditation process is ongoing. “Our proposed veterinary medicine school…Read more UMES vet school could be a first for Maryland and public HBCUs