[April 2, 2024; PHILADELPHIA] – Amanda Bisol, VMD, will deliver the address at the 2024 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) Commencement to be held on Monday, May 20, 2024.
“In my role as Dean, I have the privilege of meeting Penn Vet alumni around the globe, and I am constantly reminded of the astounding lives of our graduates. They span every sector of our profession, as practice owners and associates, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, conservationists, military personnel, and every other imaginable permutation of veterinary medicine and society,” said the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine, Andrew M. Hoffman, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM. “Dr. Bisol is a role model for all who aspire to have an impact on the world in which we live. I am thrilled to announce her as our speaker, and I look forward to welcoming her to this year’s Commencement ceremony.”
Amanda Bisol, VMD
A general practice veterinarian from rural Maine, Bisol is a staunch leader within the veterinary community. A 2011 Penn Vet graduate, Bisol embarked on a journey marked by a commitment to the well-being of animals and the advancement of the veterinary profession. Over the course of a decade, Bisol practiced veterinary medicine at the Animal Medical Clinic in Skowhegan, Maine, where she served as part-owner for six years. In 2019, driven by a desire to become a more formidable advocate for fellow veterinarians and the profession, Bisol entered the University of Maine’s School of Law to pursue her Juris Doctor degree. Amidst her legal studies, Bisol continues to serve her community as a part-time practitioner at the Animal Medical Clinic, maintaining a balance between clinical practice and continued education.
From 2016 through 2020, Bisol served as director on the Maine Veterinary Medical Association’s (MVMA) Board and held the role of legislative chair. She is a 2017 recipient of the MVMA’s Service Award for her efforts in lobbying, rulemaking, and advancing continuing education on veterinarians' involvement in Maine’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. She received the award again in 2023 for her volunteer efforts and continued advocacy for veterinarians in Maine and across the country. Bisol also served as alternate delegate and delegate for the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) House of Delegates; and in 2019 she was elected to the AVMA’s House Advisory Committee. In 2022, she was elected to the AVMA Board of Directors representing District 1 for a six-year term.
In addition to her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD), Dr. Bisol holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a double major in Professional Writing from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
“Despite her myriad of responsibilities, Dr. Bisol serves as a relentless advocate for the profession and all its stakeholders. Her fervent efforts underscore her dedication to enhancing the well-being of patients, clients, and communities alike,” said Hoffman. “Her unwavering dedication to advocacy and leadership serves as an inspiration to veterinarians across the country.”
Event details are available on Penn Vet’s 2024 Commencement page.