Program areas at AMC
Postgraduate education and specialty carein 2022, amc accommodated over 54,000 patient visits across its 20+ specialties and services. This year included over 20,000 visits to amc's 24/7 emergency room, The only level 1 veterinary trauma Center in new york city and one of just five worldwide. Founded in 1910, The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (amc) is a non-profit academic veterinary hospital dedicated to providing collaborative and world-class care to animals and to leading The advancement of veterinary medicine through clinical research and education. Amc has a clinical staff of 366, including 133 veterinarians, 124 technicians, and 107 assistants spanning more than 20 specialties and services. Housed in The elmer and mamdouha bobst hospital on east 62nd street in new york city and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, amc is The largest and busiest veterinary hospital in The united states, with an extraordinary volume and diversity of Medical cases. In 2022, The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center recorded 54,281 patient visits. Key accomplishments:in 2022, we are proud to have: - accommodated over 54,000 patient visits with collaborative and world-class care; - added eight new senior staff doctors to address an increasing patient population; - provided over $4.4 million in free or subsidized care; - welcomed our 59th class of interns and residents; and - published more than 25 peer-reviewed research studies by amc veterinarians. Our accomplishments in 2022 also included significant steps forward in our expansion and renovation. This year we: - reopened our fully renovated radiation oncology suite, featuring a world-class linear accelerator to provide faster and more precise treatments; - began work on The denise and michael kellen institute for surgical care, which will include five state-of-the-art operating rooms;- passed The halfway mark for construction progress, remaining on schedule for completion in 2024; - kept The hospital open and services operational throughout The ongoing work. Amc is recognized as one of only five level one veterinary trauma centers worldwide. In 2022, amc achieved recertification as The only level 1 veterinary trauma Center in new york city, and one of just five worldwide, by vetcot, a network of hospitals that work collaboratively to define The highest standards of care and information to improve trauma patient management efficiency and outcome.amc's emergency room, known as The emilia saint-amand krimendahl institute for trauma care, is The busiest Animal er in The region, with 20,000 patient visits each year and more board certified criticalists and hours of direct criticalist oversight than any other east coast veterinary practice. The department, now staffed by 21 experienced and well-trained veterinarians, recently expanded to meet increased patient cases.to attain level 1 veterinary trauma Center status amc successfully met or exceeded The required criteria including:- manage every aspect of care for The small Animal trauma patient from emergency stabilization to definitive Medical and surgical care, to rehabilitation. - provide, at minimum, two doctors after hours at all times, including one highly experienced doctor.- provide 24/7 on-call anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist on staff.- have specialists in emergency and critical care, surgery, and radiology available seven days a week and specialists in anesthesiology, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, and exotic pet medicine during standard business hours.level 1 veterinary trauma centers operate 24/7, 365 days a year and are leaders in education and training of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and in veterinary research. Amc has held this designation since 2015, completing two rigorous recertifications.the cancer institute at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center -The cancer institute, founded in 2015 with a gift from elaine and kenneth langone, is modeled after The most progressive, patient-centered human cancer hospitals in The country. It encompasses three services: Medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. The institute takes an integrative and centralized approach to patient care, utilizing The most innovative treatments to prevent, diagnose, and treat animals with cancer. Its visionary design provides amc's oncology team with The optimal environment needed to diagnose and treat patients, focus on early detection, enhance outcomes, and work toward a cure for cancer through advanced research. In 2022, The cancer institute recorded 3,298 patient visits by 1,099 individual patients. These numbers reflect The temporary closure of The radiation oncology service while The suite was renovated and The new elektra versa hd linear accelerator was installed. The new linear accelerator, The only one of its kind in veterinary medicine, enables amc oncologists to treat cancer in a diverse range of patients with simple to complex needs, and provide advanced treatments for even The smallest targets. The state-of the-art suite was reopened with a ribbon cutting on october 12th, returning The service to full, and improved, operations.denise and michael kellen institute for surgical care - in 2022, amc received a generous gift from The denise and michael kellen foundation to establish The denise and michael kellen institute for surgical care. The institute will feature a brand-new surgical suite, which is one of The most dramatic components of The hospital's expansion and renovation project. The new suite will triple The size of amc's current surgical footprint with more than 7,000 square feet of new and renovated space and an entire surgical floor. It will encompass five state-of-the-art operating rooms, a minor procedure room, a recovery room segregating dogs and cats, and a new central sterile Center. The tina santi flaherty rehabilitation & fitness service -The tina santi flaherty rehabilitation & fitness service takes a holistic approach to help patients achieve The highest levels of functional mobility possible to maintain a good quality of life. With a diverse and cutting-edge array of therapeutic services and modalities, The tina santi flaherty rehabilitation & fitness service is able to treat a wide range of cases, from routine post-operative care to advanced orthotics/prosthetics and regenerative medicine. In 2022, The service accommodated 3,431 patient visits.anna-maria and Stephen kellen institute for postgraduate education -for more than 50 years, amc has offered veterinarians The opportunity to pursue additional training through The rigorous internship and residency programs of our anna-maria and Stephen kellen institute for postgraduate education. This invaluable educational experience allows veterinarians to reinforce, extend, and refine their clinical skills and enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Young veterinarians benefit from The size and diversity of amc's caseload and from The opportunity to participate in a collaborative learning environment under The guidance of doctors who are board-certified in multiple specialties. Amc initiated its internship program in 1963, and it is now one of The most competitive in The u.s. Since The program's inception, more than 2,000 veterinarians have completed internships at amc. In 2022, amc received 171 applications and filled 30 rotating internship spots. After completing a rotating internship, some doctors pursue an additional year in their chosen specialty. In 2022, amc graduated seven specialty interns, and eight specialty interns began year-long training in seven fields: avian and exotic medicine, cardiology, interventional radiology and endoscopy, neurology, surgery, anesthesia and pain management, and oncology. Amc offers residencies in numerous specialties including cardiology, dentistry, neurology, oncology, surgery, and emergency and critical care. Each three-year residency is intended to lead to board certification. In 2022, amc had 36 residents in various stages of their three-year clinical training programs under The direct guidance of experienced Medical staff. Each amc resident plans and executes a research project leading to a scientific manuscript for submission to a peer reviewed professional publication. Because amc is a member of new york's extensive biomedical community, residents benefit from research collaborations with several prominent human Medical centers, including nyu langone health, weill cornell medicine, The rockefeller university, memorial sloan kettering cancer Center, and The icahn school of medicine at mount sinai.
Research - The caspary research institute research is a fundamental component of The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center's founding mission. Amc is proud to advance veterinary medicine by pioneering new discoveries and progressive treatments. Through our caspary research institute, amc veterinarians work to understand The origins of diseases, to develop preventive measures, and ultimately to achieve cures. Amc doctors conduct clinical investigations of naturally occurring diseases in pets, often in collaboration with physicians studying The same illnesses in humans, to enable more effective diagnoses, advance Medical and surgical treatments, and prevent disease in animals and humans alike. More than 25 peer-reviewed research studies, authored by amc veterinarians, and covering 12 specialty services, were published in 2022. In addition, amc veterinarians conducted clinical trials in four areascardiology, integrative and rehabilitative medicine, interventional radiology/interventional endoscopy, and oncology. These trials included: evaluation of an oral nitrate medication added to conventional therapy to treat congestive heart failure in dogs with mitral valve disease; investigational study on home exercise plans for dogs recovering from tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (tplo) surgery; evaluation of artificial neobladder placement for dogs with respectable lower urinary tract tumors; comparison of combination chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma.
Community outreach and The usdan institute for Animal health educationcommunity funds & compassionate programs -amc's charitable programs lie at The heart of our mission to protect and strengthen The profound connection between people and their pets. In 2022, amc provided $4.4 million in free or subsidized care. In 2022, 528 companion animals received nearly $1.7 million in free or subsidized care through our 13 charitable community funds, such as The emma and georgina bloomberg amc to The rescue fund, The frank v.d. Lloyd fund for guide dogs, seniors' Animal veterinary effort (save), and charlie's patient assistance fund. The remaining portion of charitable care provided by amc includes assistance offered to other non-profit Animal welfare organizations, discounts to The new york police department, and The care of stray animals left in amc's custody.social work & pet loss support group -amc's staff social worker judith harbour, lcsw provided support to veterinary staff and clients with virtual support groups and counseling services. In 2022, amc's support groups had a total of 720 attendees.ms. Harbour also created and manages a quality of life initiative for amc's veterinary staff by incorporating wellness programs and providing essential tools and coping strategies. This comprehensive, integrated, compassionate, and collaborative team approach is designed to enhance and elevate patient care and client services.usdan institute for Animal health education -The usdan institute for Animal health education aims to be The leading provider of pet health information, to deepen The public's understanding of general Animal health topics, including preventive care and general wellness; raising awareness of public health issues and concerns; and promoting The human-animal bond. With amc's staff of 130 doctors and The knowledge gained from 112 years of experience, The usdan institute is uniquely positioned to deliver The best and most up-to-date information about pet health, not only to those in new york city but across The country and around The world. Throughout 2022, The institute continued its popular monthly pet health event series virtually. Topics included: ivdd: what you need to know about this common spinal disease first aid for pets: how to prepare for The unexpected kidney disease in pets pet food basics: choosing The right diet for your dog or cat emergencies in exotic pets vision loss in dogs & cats The Animal lovers book club hosts online gatherings with notable authors. On march 9, The guest was susan orleans, whose recent book on animals is a collection of essays about The domestic and wild animals with whom we share our planet and who are central to human life. On june 30, amc's dr. ann hohenhaus led a conversation with zoologist bill schutt about his latest book, pump: a natural history of The heart, which traces The evolution of hearts and circulatory systems in The Animal kingdom and explores The symbolic significance of The heart throughout history. On december 14, veterinary oncologist dr. rene alsarraf, an amc alum, discussed her book, sit, stay, heal: what dogs can teach us about living well, "a testament to The healing power of a dog's spirit and unconditional love." Offering educational information to enhance children's understanding of animals is an essential component of our work. We provide a usdan institute for Animal health education children's education page on our website as well as a downloadable children's resource series. Amc vet camp: online! Introduces children ages 8-10 to practicing veterinarians, who show these young people how they care for animals. Week-long camp sessions are hosted on zoom; each day focuses on a new topic and includes a fun activity that The child can undertake at home. The usdan institute also launched its notes from..." video series, which offers an inside look at amc's services. In 2022, notes from The er and notes from diagnostic imaging" were added to amc's website and youtube channel. Our weekly newsletter provides essential pet health information to nearly 10,000 subscribers and all amc clients. The usdan institute's comprehensive pet health library provides information on commonly searched and frequently diagnosed illnesses and conditions, wellness and prevention tips, and downloadable resources; all content is verified by amc experts and updated weekly. In 2022, a series of instructional videos were made available online, including, how to give oral medications to your cat, how to prepare subcutaneous fluids, how to administer subcutaneous fluids to your pet.