The Society of Phi Zeta

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The Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine - Omicron Chapter

Our Chapter, established in 1962, participates in the overall mission of the Phi Zeta Society to recognize and promote high-level scholarship and research. We are one of many chapters across the country.

PVM Research Day

Every year, our chapter hosts a research day where faculty, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and students present their clinical and basic research findings. This event also includes lectures on topics important to animal and human health. We also award prizes for outstanding research achievements.

The 2025 PVM Research Day is April 15, 2025!

Learn more about PVM Research Day and past presentation abstracts.

Omicron Chapter Officers

  • Wendy Beauvais, President, Comparative Pathobiology, Epidemiology and Public Health
  • Kari Ekenstedt, Vice President, Basic Medical Sciences, Anatomy and Genetics
  • Shankar Thangamani, Secretary, Comparative Pathobiology, Microbiology 
  • Luis Dos Santos, Treasurer, Veterinary Clinical Services, Cardiology
  • Rebecca Wilkes, Past President, Comparative Pathobiology, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

Phi Zeta Omicron Chapter Bylaws (PDF)