title: Veterinary accreditation and some new imperatives for national preparedness.
abstract: IN the first of a 5-part series of articles examining the role of the veterinary profession in national preparedness, the authors examine the skills, knowledge, and aptitudes expected of accredited veterinarians and discuss additional skills and knowledge likely to be expected in the future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
authors.forename: James G W
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Wenzel
authors.forename: James C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D000823:Animal Identification Systems / Q000592:standards*; D000818:Animals; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004189:Disaster Planning; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D018571:Sentinel Surveillance / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000592:standards*