Live webinar

Closing the Gap in Preparing Veterinary Graduates for Real-World Practice

Live webinar

Aug 26, 1 pm ET

The gap between graduation and professional practice is widening—and it’s time for action. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring Dr. Bill Tancredi, DVM, and Dan Thompson, MEd, as they explore the intersection of education, clinical practice, and technology in veterinary training. In this session, you’ll gain insights into how we can better prepare veterinary graduates for the demands of real-world clinical practice.

Walk away with actionable strategies to move from theoretical curricula to tangible outcomes that make a difference in students’ success.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

Understand why the gap between graduation and practice-readiness is widening—and what can be done to close it.
Explore how instructional design (VETS) and learning analytics (Enflux) can drive scalable, measurable improvements in veterinary education.
Discover how data transparency empowers faculty to align curriculum and assessments with real-world competencies, ensuring students are better prepared for practice.
Gain a deeper understanding of immediate, actionable strategies that your institution can begin implementing to create lasting improvements in veterinary education this semester.

Speakers

Dr. William Tancredi, DVM

Founder and Owner, Old Ridge Veterinary Hospital Chadds Ford

Dr. Tancredi has been practicing in Pennsylvania and Delaware since 2015 and is a member of AVMA’s Task Force on Emerging Technologies and Innovation. After being promoted to the leadership of a corporate hospital, Dr. Tancredi became certain of the need for privately-owned veterinary practices. He has been practicing locally for the last three years and has built a solid client base and a good reputation in the community. Dr. Tancredi is skilled in internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dental surgery, radiology, ultrasound, and dermatology. Furthermore, he has extensive experience as a mobile small animal practitioner.

Dan Thompson, MEd

Assistant Director of Instructional Design and Faculty Development, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Currently the Assistant Director of Faculty Development and Instructional Design at Oklahoma State University (OSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, Dan transitioned from teaching high school to focusing on curriculum and educational technology in higher education. Throughout his career he has assisted faculty in course design and development, while also introducing new methods of utilizing educational technology in the curriculum to create a learner-centered environment. His background includes leading faculty development efforts at OSU Center for Health Sciences and Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Enhanced Learning and a Bachelor of Science in Adolescent/Young Adult Education from the University of Dayton.

Cori Solomon

Director of Growth & Strategy, Enflux

Cori brings over two decades of education, sales, and strategic growth expertise to her role as Director of Growth and Strategy at Enflux. Her diverse background includes serving as a Director of Sales at Blueprint Prep, founding a STEAM charter school, leading a regional arts education nonprofit as CEO, and running her consulting firm. At Enflux, Cori leverages her experience in educational technology and sales to forge strategic partnerships and enhance technological integration. Committed to improving educator support and student outcomes, Cori embodies visionary leadership with a solid track record in driving educational excellence and financial sustainability.

Cristy Chory

Account Executive, Enflux

Cristy brings nearly two decades of experience in education, the arts, and program leadership to her role as Account Executive at Enflux. Her career spans faculty appointments at institutions such as Lehigh University, the University of the Arts, and Villanova University, as well as leadership roles in community engagement, diversity initiatives, and educational program design. Cristy’s expertise bridges data analytics, accreditation, and instructional support, empowering higher education health sciences programs to enhance accreditation readiness, student success, and curriculum effectiveness.