Virginia Veterinary Medical Association - Power of 10 Leadership Program

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Power of 10 Leadership Program

What is the P10 program?

A collaborative initiative to cultivate leadership capacity in recent graduates
A learning experience that will benefit the individual both professionally and personally
A network of peers with similar challenges and colleagues that want to help P10 participants succeed
An opportunity to enhance interpersonal, financial & leadership skills that are imperative to a successful veterinary medicine career

Please contact Talya George at 804-346-2611 or email talya@vvma.org.

The first meeting will be Thursday, October 9, 2025 in conjunction with the Mentor Program at VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine. The program will conclude in October 2026. The group will meet every 2-3 months and meetings will be scheduled based on participants' availability, with as much notice as-possible.

In order for participants to maximize their experience and program benefits, we encourage participants to make sure they are available to attend all of the P10 sessions.

Tentative Schedule:

Thursday, October 9, 2025 in Blacksburg, VA (in conjunction with Mentor Program)
Wednesday, November 12 (Zoom meeting in the evening)
Thursday, January 15 in Richmond, VA (VVMA Legislative Day)
February 20 or 21, 2026 in Roanoke, VA (in conjunction with the Virginia Veterinary Conference
April 2025 TBD
July 2025 TBD
September/October 2025 TBD (in conjunction with Mentor Program)

Content

The Power of 10 Leadership program is designed to be completely customized based upon the participants' preferences.

Examples of program curriculum may include:

Financial Management
Leadership Skill Development (personally & professionally)
Client & Co-Worker Communication
Practice Ownership
Managing Compassion Fatigue

In addition, each participant will be invited to participate in VVMA continuing education and legislative events and will "graduate" the program with a better understanding of what the VVMA does to protect the interests of veterinarians, as well as the patients and clients they serve.

3801 Westerre Parkway, Suite D
Henrico, Virginia 23233

Phone: (804) 346-2611
Fax: (804) 346-2655