VMD
Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree
| Stands for | Veterinariae Medicinae Doctor (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
VMD stands for Veterinariae Medicinae Doctor (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), a degree abbreviation.
Veterinary degree awarded only by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, equivalent to the DVM conferred by every other US veterinary school. Penn keeps the Latin word order as a long-standing institutional tradition.
Example: Dr. Lewis, VMD, completed her equine surgery residency at Penn's New Bolton Center.
Usage notes
Holders sit the same NAVLE licensing exam and practice under the same licenses as DVM graduates. Because the degree is unique to Penn, the letters immediately identify where a veterinarian trained. New Bolton Center is Penn's large-animal hospital in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Related abbreviations
More degree abbreviations
- AA – Associate of Arts
- AAS – Associate of Applied Science
- AAT – Associate of Arts in Teaching
- AB – Artium Baccalaureus (Bachelor of Arts)
- ADN – Associate Degree in Nursing
- AFA – Associate of Fine Arts
- AGS – Associate in General Studies
- ALM – Artium Liberalium Magister (Master of Liberal Arts)
- AM – Artium Magister (Master of Arts)
- AOS – Associate in Occupational Studies
- AS – Associate of Science
- ASN – Associate of Science in Nursing