Announcement of SWAG视频 College of Veterinary Medicine Dean
Office of the Provost
July 3, 2024
Dear SWAG视频 Students, Faculty, and Staff,
I am pleased to announce that SWAG视频 has selected John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT, FNAP, as Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 15th, 2024.聽 Dr. Tegzes brings a wealth of experience and expertise that we believe will greatly benefit our organization during this critical period. He is highly accomplished with an extensive career that spans over three decades and encompasses clinical practice, academia, research, and leadership roles.
Dr. Tegzes began his tenure at SWAG视频 in 2003 as an Associate Professor of Toxicology for the College of Veterinary Medicine. He has also taught toxicology for the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and the College of Pharmacy. He is a prolific researcher and author whose research interests include interprofessional education, toxicology, and animal health.
He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with his VMD. His dedication to research, teaching, and leadership makes him a highly influential figure in veterinary medicine and interprofessional collaboration. He has served on advisory committees for the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), Association of Medical Educators of Europe (AMEE), and Veterinary Education Worldwide (ViEW). Dr. Tegzes is a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. He serves on the ASPIRE Executive Board of the Association of Medical Educators of Europe (AMEE). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology and holds veterinary licenses in California and Oregon. He has contributed to over 50 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, and book chapters. His research has focused on interprofessional education, toxicology, and animal health. He has presented his work at national and international conferences. He has also made appearances on television and radio to discuss animal health and toxicology.
He is an avid champion of Interprofessional Education (IPE), and a significant portion of Dr. Tegzes’ career has focused on developing and advocating for IPE. He has held leadership positions in numerous organizations promoting IPE, including the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC).
We are excited about the future of the College of Veterinary Medicine as we move forward with this appointment. We are confident that Dr. Tegzes will provide the expertise, stability and guidance needed to achieve our goals.
Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Dr. John Tegzes as our new Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
With warmest regards,
Paula