The 2022 Bartlett address

Dr. Patricia L. Sertich is an Associate Professor-Clinician Educator in Reproduction and Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Patricia obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science from West Virginia University in 1977 and a Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Wyoming in 1979. After earning a veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 she completed a residency in Large Animal Reproduction in 1985 and became a Diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists in 1988. Based at the Georgia and Philip Hofmann Research Center for Animal Reproduction at New Bolton Center since 1983, Dr. Sertich evaluates large animals for breeding soundness and develops treatment plans to optimize their fertility. Dr. Sertich provides consultation on reproductive issues of patients in the George Widner Large Animal Hospital and is a critical member of the High-Risk Pregnancy Management Team. As a Diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT), she has served on the ACT Certifying Examination Committee which determines board certification for veterinarians specializing in animal reproduction. Dr. Sertich has mentored many ACT Diplomates and received numerous teaching awards including 3 Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teaching Awards and the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Teaching Award. As faculty liaison for the Student Chapter of the Society for Theriogenology she can facilitate training for those students to develop excellent clinical skills, provide opportunities to gain clinical experience and connect them with practices that will direct them to a satisfying and productive career in veterinary medicine.