POMONA,
Calif., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western University of Health Sciences has selected
John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT, as Dean of the College of
Veterinary Medicine, effective July
15, 2024. Dr. Tegzes 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 WesternU as an Associate
Professor of Toxicology for the College of Veterinary Medicine in
2003 – the year of CVM's inaugural class. He has also taught
toxicology for the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
and the College of Pharmacy. He served as Director of WesternU's
Interprofessional Practice & Education (IPE) program and as
CVM's interim dean. He is a prolific researcher and author whose
research interests include interprofessional education, toxicology,
and animal health.
"We are excited about the future of the College of Veterinary
Medicine as we move forward with this appointment," said WesternU
Provost and Chief Academic Officer Paula M.
Crone, DO '92. "We are confident that Dr. Tegzes will
provide the expertise, stability and guidance needed to achieve our
goals."
Dr. Tegzes earned his Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) from
the University of Pennsylvania and a
Master of Arts, Applied Psychology (MA) from the University of
Santa Monica, and a Bachelor of
Science, Magna Cum Laude, Nursing (BSN) from Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Tegzes' 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 a veterinary license in California. He has contributed to over 50
publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts,
and book chapters. 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), the
Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), and the
Interprofessional Professionalism Collaborative.
Dr. Tegzes said he is committed to fostering a community where
every student, faculty and staff member feels valued, supported and
empowered to excel. Together, CVM will pursue academic excellence,
promote interprofessional collaboration, and enhance the veterinary
care of animals.
"I am deeply honored to lead the College of Veterinary Medicine
at a time when the veterinary profession, and how we educate future
veterinarians, is expanding and evolving. I truly believe that it
has never been a better time to become a veterinarian, and I am
completely devoted to supporting our current and future students in
their professional journeys and supporting and nurturing our
faculty and staff," Dr. Tegzes said. "I genuinely believe that our
future, as a college and as a profession, will be forged through a
collaborative spirit as we approach the challenges ahead. I hope to
bring together diversity of thought and perspectives as we navigate
our pathways."
About Western University of Health
Sciences
Western University of Health
Sciences (www.westernu.edu), located in Pomona, Calif. and Lebanon, Ore., is an independent nonprofit
health professions university, conferring degrees in biotechnology
and pharmaceutical sciences, dental medicine, medical sciences,
nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical
therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and
veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU
Health, where the best in collaborative health care services
is offered.
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