| | SEPTEMBER 20248IN FOCUSVSAVA & NEL COLLABORATED TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN VETERINARY MEDICINEMDRT APPOINTS CAROL KHENG AS PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL ORGANIZATION'S LEADERSHIP TEAMAMemorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between South Korea's NEL Animal Medical Foundation (formerly NEL Animal Medical Center) and the Vietnam Small Animal Veterinary Association (VSAVA) to promote industry-academia collaboration and international exchange.NEL Animal Medical Foundation is set to elevate pet care standards in Vietnam through its partnership with PETPRO, one of the largest veterinary hospital chains in the country. Leveraging its world-class expertise in cardiac valve surgery and orthopedic neurosurgery, the foundation also aims to strengthen international veterinary exchange. Also, an internship program will be established in partnership with HUTECH University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and other institutions, offering veterinary students the chance to gain global experience. This program will provide students with direct exposure to the foundation's cutting-edge medical technology and foster international collaboration.Under the banner of 'Every pet deserves medical care', this collaboration will serve as a springboard for the international expansion of NEL Animal Medical Foundation's ESG initiatives. Key activities will include rescuing abandoned animals, providing international medical assistance, and conducting awareness campaigns. The progress of these efforts will be documented and released through the Korean YouTube channel `You Said We Are Family'.Im Deok-ho, Director of External Affairs at NEL Animal Medical Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I'm delighted that Korean veterinary medicine is gaining recognition and expanding its reach overseas, just like human medicine". He added, "I hope this collaboration will foster greater international exchange in veterinary medicine and create opportunities to help abandoned pets in Vietnam". MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, has appointed Carol Kheng, ChFC, as the 99th President of the association's Executive Committee. Kheng, a private wealth consultant with Prudential Assurance Company Singapore, will focus on growing the global network of MDRT professionals and celebrating member accomplishments as they reach new heights of personal and professional success.Kheng, a 26-year MDRT member, succeeds 25-year MDRT member Gregory B. Gagne, ChFC, who transitioned to Immediate Past President in September. Bringing a fresh perspective on refining the global member experience, Kheng is devoted to building upon legacies set by past leadership, including Gagne's impact. In her new role, she sees herself as a representative for all members of the global association. She will concentrate on ensuring they have the resources that best meet their needs while expanding previously established initiatives ­ including a continued focus on holding purposeful and engaging in-person meetings.Under Kheng, MDRT will focus on tapping into its international network, allowing members to grow and learn at in-person events, and promoting business growth and development. MDRT will continue prioritizing providing value to its global membership and pushing for increased connectivity and engagement."Since spearheading Prudential's MDRT Club in 2005, I've witnessed the unparalleled growth members can gain through meaningful member interactions," Kheng said. "During my presidency, MDRT will continue to hold spaces for members to network engage with one another, and learn unique, tailored techniques to propel their businesses further".Since 2022, with four Court of the Table and three Top of the Table qualifications, Kheng has worked in multiple roles on the MDRT Executive Committee. She previously served as Divisional Vice President for Global Conference Program General Arrangements in 2019 and for MDRT's Member Resources ­ Practice Management Division in 2009. Kheng before has served on the Board of Trustees of the MDRT Foundation, for which she is a Diamond Knight.
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