ICVA’s Academic Veterinary Assessment Committee (AVAC) created the Collaborative Conference on Assessment (COCOA) as a recurring forum to address the evolving and critical needs in veterinary education assessment. This inaugural webinar reflects AVAC’s commitment to supporting meaningful dialogue and advancing the veterinary community’s understanding of assessment practices.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into programmatic strategies and the potential of generative AI to foster continuous quality improvement.
This webinar is designed for:
Registration Deadline:
February 23, 2025
12:00 PM Welcome & Introductions
12:05 PM Dr. Pedro Diniz: Fostering Continuous Quality Improvement with Gen AI
12:35 PM Q&A
1:00 PM Dr. Lubberta de Jong: Implementing a Programmatic Approach to Assessment in Veterinary Curricula
1:30 PM Q&A
1:45 PM Wrap-up Discussion
2:00 PM Conference Concludes
Professor of Small Animal Medicine and Director of Outcomes Assessment
Western University, Pomona, California
Dr. Pedro Diniz is a Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine and serves as the Director of Outcomes Assessment at Western University of Health Sciences - College of Veterinary Medicine, Pomona, CA, USA. With a strong foundation in outcomes assessment, he supports college and institutional efforts to measure and enhance educational effectiveness through innovative tools, including AI and Large Language Models. His work integrates data-driven insights to improve student performance and curriculum development. Dr. Diniz collaborates with national and international organizations to advance best practices in outcomes assessment and veterinary education. An award-winning educator and researcher, he is also a sought-after speaker on the transformative potential of AI in medical and veterinary education.
Policy Advisor and Assistant Professor Veterinary Education
Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
Dr. Lubberta de Jong is a researcher and educational policy advisor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University. Her work primarily focuses on decision-making within a programmatic approach towards assessment. This approach focuses on continuous feedback, student development and follow-up and a holistic evaluation of the student's competencies over time. She has played a significant role in the implementation of various programs adhering to the principles of programmatic assessment and is co-chair of the competence assessment committee within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University.
