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The One Voice presentation and Hot Topic discussion is hosted annually at each college and organized by the SCVMA Sr. Representative.
Students can attend to learn about the various CVMA initiatives and participate in a 'Hot Topic' discussion on subject matter the SCVMA Committee agrees is one of importance.
This year’s Hot Topic is: 'Spectrum of Care – One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Embracing the Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine'.
List of 2025–2026 Lunch & Learns
Atlantic Veterinary College
Date: January 30th, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm
Attendance: ~95
Hot Topic Speaker: Dr. Jason Stull, Associate Professor AVC
Summary: Dr. Stull shared information and insights on Spectrum of Care in veterinary medicine and how we can integrate it now as students and into our futures. He shared relevant research and case examples of what offering a spectrum of care and treatment options can look like and how it can benefit patients and their families.
One Voice Presenter: Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, Associate Professor, AVC and member of CVMA’s Council, Executive Committee and Faculty Liaison Advisory Group (FLAG)
Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal (FMV)
Date: February 16th, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Attendance: ~40
Hot Topic Speaker: Dr. Jean-Philippe Roy, Dre Marie-Claude Blais, Dre Yasmine Besserour and Dre Susana Macieira (all different specialties)
Summary: Great discussions with the clinicians, covering a wide range of topics in both large and small animal medicine.
One Voice Presenter: Ms. Sara Puligandla, SCVMA Senior Representative (FMV)
Ontario Veterinary College
TBC.
University of Calgary - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM)
Date: December 3rd, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Attendance: ~35
Hot Topic Speakers: Dr. Brielle Rosa, Dr. Bruce Stover, Dr. Crystal Makwana, Dr. Tracie Unrau, Dr. Kerry Schutten
Summary: Our panelists introduced themselves and had a brief discussion on the importance of Spectrum of Care. We then shifted our event towards answering questions that students had submitted when signing up for the event. We had a wide variety of questions, ranging from financial-based to practical tips and tricks that our panelists had learned over the years. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions during the event. Students from years 1-3 attended the event and there was very positive feedback from both the student body and faculty.
One Voice Presenter: Dr. Serge Chalhoub, Professional Skills Program Co-Chair and CUPS lead, UCVM and member of CVMA’s Faculty Liaison Advisory Group (FLAG)
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Date: March 13th, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Attendance: ~40
Hot Topic Speaker: Dr. Jordan Woodsworth, Director, Northern Engagement and Community Outreach (NECO), Dean's Office, WCVM
Summary: TBC
One Voice Presenter: Dr. Bruce Wobeser, Associate Dean, Academic, Dean's Office | Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Pathology, WCVM and member of CVMA’s Faculty Liaison Advisory Group (FLAG)