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Dr. Alan B. Cunningham graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Masters Degree in Respiratory Health Care Science. He also graduated from Utah State University with a Ph.D. in physiology and later from Oregon State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Presently Dr. Cunningham is one of twenty worldwide veterinarians selected to participate in the flexible Medical Curriculum for Professionals Program, leading to a Doctor of Medicine Degree at the University of Health Sciences Antigua. This unique program recognizes the significant bond between human and veterinary medicine and emphasizes training doctors toward strengthening that relationship. He is also the recipient of the Wilfred O. Foundation Scholarship. In return, after graduating from medical school, he will be providing medical and veterinary services to rural and medically under-served areas of the world. Dr. Cunningham is a strong supporter of people-pet rehabilitation. Furthermore he campaigns for a national monument to be erected for animals that have served our country as valiant wartime soldiers. In addition to advocating physician-assisted euthanasia for the terminally ill, he also promotes public school education to youth about birth control and sexually transmitted diseases. Aside from the companionship with his beloved animals, Dr. Cunningham enjoys gardening, traveling, running marathons, and oil painting. He is an avid fan of Cirque du Soleil. He considers visiting the natural and man-made wonders of the world as one of his most worthwhile achievements. Furthermore, he recalls working as a volunteer in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City as a memorable experience. In addition to attending medical school, Dr. Cunningham currently works as a licensed veterinarian at a nighttime emergency clinic, and also as a registered respiratory therapist for Intermountain Health Care. He is a lifelong resident of American Fork, Utah.

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