If you are either stepping into your role and feeling overwhelmed or an experienced regulator, you know the regulatory landscape is always changing. To help you navigate this evolving environment and excel, the AAVSB invites you to Board Basics & Beyond—an immersive, interactive workshop designed to provide comprehensive training for regulatory professionals. 

Who Should Attend?

Each Member Board can register one board member, executive director, board staff, or attorney. Space is limited, and additional registrants will be placed on a waiting list pending availability. 

Board Basics & Beyond is an interactive training session designed with the new board member, executive director, board staff, or attorney in mind. Participants acquire knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their regulatory role. This workshop is ideal for individuals new to their position or those wishing to learn more about being a regulator.

What Attendees Are Saying

“Great to hear other states’ board approaches and situations they deal with.” – Craig Nishimoto, DVM – Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine

“I learned so much that I can take back with me. It was wonderful to put faces to some of the names I frequently see as well.” – Amanda Briggs, Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners

“I would encourage all member boards to require their members to attend this session, and event come for refresher courses periodically, in that things (policies and regulations) tend to change frequently, and refining and remodeling are always needed.” – Robert Filgo, DVM Board Member, Mississippi Board of Veterinary Medicine

“I really enjoyed the overview of board basics. It helped me to feel more confident in my role as a board member.” – Claire Timbas, Board Member, New Hampshire Board of Veterinary Medicine

What to Expect

Prepare for two days of immersive, hands-on training and invaluable networking with other regulators! This workshop will provide a strong foundation for your regulatory journey, covering topics such as:

• The Role of the AAVSB: Supporting and advancing veterinary regulatory processes 
• Understanding Terminology: The importance of language in regulation 
• Practice Act Models and Basic Board Operations 
• Board Authority, Delegation & Conflict of Interest 
• Enforcement, Discipline & Sanctions 
• Outreach & Social Media Strategies 
• Protecting the Board & Staff: Immunity essentials 
• Pre-workshop assignments will be sent in advance to help you prepare.

Questions That Will Be Addressed

By attending Board Basics & Beyond, the following questions will be addressed:

• Is everyone a public member?
• What is the definition of a veterinarian?
• Does ‘shall’ mean ‘may’?
• What constitutes a quorum?
• How/Who determines what education is necessary for licensure?
• What is a conflict of interest? Why is it important?
• Can the Board/Council delegate authority to another entity?
• What are the grounds for discipline?
• Does the Board/Council have immunity? Are there different kinds?
• Is there data that is reported to the Board/Council at every meeting?