The Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association is 1 of 37 chapters of veterinary colleges from the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom that comprise the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA). The Student American Veterinary Medical Association's goals are modeled after its parent organization, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The AVMA's objectives are "...to advance the science and art of Veterinary Medicine, including its relationship to agriculture and public health." SAVMA was formed in 1969 and today is comprised of over 17,000 veterinary medical students at 37 schools. The goals of the OSU Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) are: