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Center for Animal Health in Appalachia created
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, has formed the Center for Animal Health in Appalachia.
Journey for Teams
Journey for Teams is a shared experience of learning, discovery, and growth for veterinary professionals looking to bring the principles of diversity,…
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AVMA deliberates on breed standards, devocalization
A resolution submitted to the House of Delegates calls for the AVMA to help develop healthier breed standards for purebred dogs and cats; another…
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Intercultural competency is a journey, not a destination
Latonia Craig, EdD, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at the AVMA, presented the session “Making Your Mark: Intercultural Competency…
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UNDER REVIEWJoint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on veterinary education
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Worth the price of admission?
From 2002-2013, the number of veterinary college applicants increased by more than half—from 4,440 to 6,769, according to figures from the Association…
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association
44th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, July 16-19, 2019, Toronto
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Diversity, equity, inclusion efforts approved by Board, House
The AVMA House of Delegates approved a resolution requesting the AVMA Board of Directors take action to make the profession more diverse, equitable,…
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History of discrimination continues to impact LGBT health
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterinarians face the same wellness issues other practitioners do, with the added concern that a history of…
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Certificate programs promote diversity in veterinary medicine
Purdue University began offering programs in diversity and inclusion through the Center of Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary…
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Global associations create principles of collegiality
Guidelines outlining how veterinary professionals should conduct themselves among their peers have been drawn up by the Federation of European…
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Coronavirus research funds cut over ties to Chinese lab
On April 24, the NIH informed the New York–based EcoHealth Alliance it was revoking the $3.7 million research grant on account of the alliance’s ties…
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Speaker: Men must be deliberate about promoting gender equality
Dr. Douglas G. Aspros takes the lack of female leadership in veterinary medicine personally.
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Be inclusive, share your pronouns
Veterinarians and others have likely noticed the words “she/her” or “he/him” popping up in more email signatures and Zoom meetings in recent years.
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Build DEI support: Join the journey!
A new AVMA program will provide the tools for veterinary professionals to instill diversity, equity, and inclusion across the profession … by working…
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Career event teaches underrepresented students about veterinary medicine
The AVMA recently hosted more than 30 young adults at a Chicago veterinary clinic for an immersive experience in animal medicine as part of the…
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Moving beyond unintentional intolerance
Several years ago, Steve L. Robbins, PhD, coined the term "unintentional intolerance" to define biases of which people are unaware. Dr. Robbins was…
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Veterinary students raise AIDS awareness
Students at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine have scheduled events in…
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AVMA to launch certificate program promoting inclusive workplaces
The Brave Space Certificate Program, set to launch by the end of the year, is a part of several recent AVMA-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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Preventing sexual harassment: New webinar, other tools
New tools from the AVMA and AVMA Trust can help the veterinary community better understand and prevent workplace harassment in all forms.
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Health screening test rolled out for brachycephalic dog breeds
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, in partnership with the University of Cambridge and The Kennel Club in the U.K., is offering the Respiratory…
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New plan will promote diversity, inclusion in United Kingdom’s veterinary profession
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Diversity and Inclusion Group strategy identifies several areas for ongoing and focused efforts, including…
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Environment: the bedrock of one health
At first glance, veterinarians' role in environmental health is less apparent than their role in the other two legs of the one-health triad.
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AAVMC keeps focused on inclusion
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges continued its work to promote the benefits of—and offer blueprints on how to create—a more…
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AVMA and RCVS join forces on veterinary mental health
Veterinarians and veterinary organizations across the world share a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing and mental health of veterinary team…