We are congratulating Professor Stephen May FRCVS, Emeritus Professor at the Royal Veterinary College, who has been recognised for his services to veterinary education and animals in science.
Stephen May graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1980 and has pushed the boundaries of equine surgery and veterinary education ever since. Early in his career, Stephen trained in equine surgery and diagnostic imaging at the University of Liverpool, earning diplomas in veterinary radiology and equine orthopaedics. His work has always been characterised by a meticulous, evidence-based approach, and his pioneering research on hindlimb lameness remains influential.
Beyond his clinical achievements, Stephen has been a transformative educator and leader. s a past President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and a leader in various veterinary organisations, he has played a key role in shaping the profession’s future. His work on the AAVMC Competency-Based Veterinary Education framework has had a global impact, helping to modernise how veterinary students are trained and how professionals continue their education.
Throughout his career, Stephen has been recognised not just for his professional achievements, but for his ability to inspire and support others. He was the first veterinarian to be awarded the National Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, a reflection of his broader impact on higher education. Stephen was awarded BEVA Honorary Membership in September 2024.
We'd also like to congratulate Dr Kulin Patel MRCVS, Veterinary Advisor for International Trade at the Depatment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), who has also been recognised on the King's Birthday Honours List for his services to animal health and international trade.