Dean
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio
Dr. Rustin M. Moore, professor and Ruth Stanton Chair in Veterinary Medicine, has served as dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine since September 2015.
A two-time graduate of the college, Dr. Moore returned to the college in 2006 and has served as the chair of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, executive director of the Veterinary Medical Center, associate dean for Clinical and Outreach Programs, and associate executive dean.
He has taught at all levels of the undergraduate, professional and graduate curricula, both at Ohio State and at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he served on the LSU faculty from 1994 to 2006. He has served as an advisor, co-advisor or committee member for 21 doctoral or master’s students, as well as the clinical advisor for more than 25 interns and residents.
He has published more than 120 peer/editor reviewed manuscripts; nearly 20 book chapters; and presented/published greater than 175 scientific abstracts, over 100 continuing education lectures/conference proceedings, and more than 100 outreach and professional presentations. He earned a BS degree (1986), summa cum laude, from the West Virginia University; a DVM (1989) and a PhD (1994) from The Ohio State University. In addition, he is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He serves on boards for several organizations including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the Ohio Wildlife Center, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition.
Dr. Moore is passionate about and a frequently invited speaker on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the veterinary profession and more broadly; health and well-being in the veterinary profession; the power of the pet and the human-animal bond; access to care and healthcare disparities in veterinary medicine; and One Health.
Keynote Lecture: Leading Through Changes and Challenges in Veterinary Medicine
Friday, October 13, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM