Stephen May

I was surprised & honoured to be proposed for Honorary Membership of BEVA. When I think of my heroes from the past who have received this honour, I can hardly believe that I am considered to be a part of that group. @BEVA_news #bevacongress @BEVAPresident bevacongress.org/post/honora…

Also important to follow evolution of #VetEd ideas, e.g. "We have to learn chiefly by enlightened observation and experience, availing of all that may be gleaned from the history of science, and of all the resources with which nature has individually endowed us." John Gamgee 1857

Smith 1776, Wealth of Nations? “It is the highest impertinence & presumption..in kings & ministers, to pretend to watch over the economy..They are themselves always..the greatest spendthrifts in..society..If their..extravagance does not ruin the state..their subjects never will.”

An important & happy day for all our staff, students & their families! @StuartReid_RVC @RVCVN @RVCSU @RVCAlumni @RVC_CSC @RCVSpresident @RCVS_CEO

Really important for ensuring that we retain a balanced view of our professional activities, recognising our achievements alongside areas for improvement! @CBVetEd @vhmdale @Grim_Raspberry @BEVAPresident @BritishVets @RCVSpresident @banse_heidi @LindaPRESCOTTC1 @DrSuePatdermvet

Good discussion of inadequacy of "Gold Standard" as single solution description of care, @theRCVS @ViVetUK GP focus. Generalism is true #EBVM in that it recognises needs of patient/client & context of care. @RCVSpresident @RCVSKnowledge @VetHumanitiesUK @vetmindmatters @CBVetEd

Good start to @theRCVS @ViVetUK General Practice focus with Rick Harris @cust_faithful introducing emergent themes perceived as hampering its ability to flourish @RCVSpresident @RCVSKnowledge @VetHumanitiesUK @CBVetEd @BritishVets @Grim_Raspberry @AAVMC @banse_heidi @RavetzGudrun

This evening: @theRCVS Workforce Action Plan, #Ambition 2 - #Culture

Still time to register for the later @theRCVS #ViVet workshops in this series. Excellent opportunity to hear panellists discussing different facets of these complex themes, & ask questions that need to be discussed more broadly. @RCVSpresident @RCVSKnowledge

Seven @theRCVS Workforce #ambitions are the six themes that emerged from focus groups of members of the profession + #leadership, which cements them together & is essential to their achievement. @RCVSpresident @RCVSKnowledge

Great to see @theRCVS #Vivet series starting this evening with the central workforce #ambition one of #leadership Scene well set by Rick Harris before panel contributions @RCVSKnowledge @vetmindmatters

I was checking some details of the history of @theRCVS & realised the @Vet_Record detailed a/c of the first 100y was published 77y ago today, a year late due paper shortages & production difficulties in 1944 - a reminder of past struggles @RCVSpresident @RCVSKnowledge @VetHistSoc

WW reflects on how we get dragged down by trivia & the daily grind, but sees us as being rescued by vivid memories of great moments when we have risen to external challenges! @vhmdale @banse_heidi @Grim_Raspberry @HalehMoravej @VetHumanitiesUK @RCVSpresident #ReflectionFTD

Being completely open to the pain of others can come at great cost to our #wellbeing, & make us want to avoid such encounters. #Empathy must understand others, but recognise boundaries, so we can support at the same time as protecting ourselves. @VetHumanitiesUK #ReflectionFTD

In early recognition of the value of the #VeterinaryTeam, for foot lameness in horses, JG emphasised the importance of #Veterinarians & #Farriers working together. @RCVSKnowledge @theRCVS @BritishVets @CBVetEd @VetHumanitiesUK @VetHistSoc #ReflectionFTD

More than 100 y before Sackett started to emphasise the #complex synthesis of knowledge, skills & experience with scientific evidence that makes up #EBM, JG was drawing these strands together as important in #veterinary education @RCVSKnowledge @VetHistSoc @CBVetEd #ReflectionFTD

Hope is essential in providing everyone with the motivation to achieve their aspirations. However, hope is not unfounded optimism. In extremis, optimists may die of a broken heart. jimcollins.com/concepts/Stoc… Hope recognises reality, but has sound end goals to realise. #ReflectionFTD

Given the destructive urge of many to highlight others weaknesses in order to undermine them, it takes considerable courage to forge meaningful relationships by sharing our uncertainties/vulnerability @brenebrown @VetHumanitiesUK @vhmdale @banse_heidi @HalehMoravej #ReflectionFTD

It's through sharing our uncertainties & vulnerabilities with others we can best forge relationships to work effectively together on #complex problems. The danger is we sow division, by focusing on vulnerabilities more to undermine relationships than to build them. #ReflectionFTD

Scott Fitzgerald said“the test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind...and still retain the ability to function.” In facing #complexity we often face apparent contradictions as we seek inherent truth @CBVetEd @VetHumanitiesUK #ReflectionFTD