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Our DEI journey begins: Explore the power of diversity
Journey for Teams has released its first educational module: The Power of Diversity. In just 15 minutes, your veterinary team can get an overview of…
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Congressional offices consider making xylazine a controlled substance
With illicit xylazine increasingly showing up in street drugs that pose grave risks to human users, government policymakers are discussing making it a…
AVMA news
Shelter veterinarians update care guidelines
The latest iteration of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ standard-of-care guidelines updates the original 12-year-old document and includes…
JAVMA news
Diversity timeline
JAVMA takes a look at a few of the milestones in diversity—both in veterinary medicine and in society as a whole—over the years.
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Help recognize the best among us: Deadline approaching
AVMA Excellence Awards nominations are due February 22. Will you help the AVMA community identify colleagues to be considered for recognition?
AVMA/VMAE’s ‘Journey for Teams’ releases first learning module to advance diversity in veterinary profession
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE) today formally launched Journey for Teams…
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List of Black diplomates sparks discussion, action
Dr. Coretta Patterson has started to compile a list of Black diplomates of veterinary specialty colleges, including from the American College of…
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SAVMA steps up diversity outreach
An ad hoc cultural outreach officer position has been created on the Student AVMA Executive Board to advance diversity and inclusion within veterinary…
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Inclusion is catalyst for diversity
The 7th Annual Veterinary Diversity Symposium, held during the AVMA Annual Convention in St. Louis, focused on the importance of inclusion.
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AVMA expands diversity policy
The AVMA Executive Board has expanded the policy describing the Association’s commitment to diversity.
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AVMA diversity report available
posted September 15, 2008 To obtain an electronic copy of "Unity Through Diversity," the 2006 report…
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Putting diversity into practice
Over 40 years ago two veterinarians, one black and one white, came together in veterinary practice, in their common cause of equality and inclusion…
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The advantages of practicing diversity
July 17 at the AVMA Annual Convention in Honolulu was "a great, great day for the diversity initiative" in the words of Dr. Evan M. Morse, a speaker…
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AVMA expresses commitment to diversity
The AVMA has adopted the following policy on diversity: The AVMA is committed to diversity in all aspects of the profession
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Pawsibilities aims to bring diversity to mentorship
Pawsibilities Vet Med, a nonprofit platform dedicated to recruitment and retention of diverse students in veterinary medicine, is working to connect…
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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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Tips for making diversity, equity, inclusion a reality in your practice
Dr. Laura Pletz, president of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative, gave the virtual presentation “DEI as Standard Operating…
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Diversity, inclusion added to accreditation standards
The AVMA Council on Education approved revisions to six of its 11 Standards of Accreditation during its spring meeting
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Nondiscrimination language added to diversity policy
The AVMA Board of Directors agreed April 7 to update the “AVMA Policy on Diversity and Inclusion” to add nondiscrimination language that includes,…
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Attention given to disabilities at diversity summit
The Midwest and Southeast biennial summits on diversity were held this past spring at Michigan State University College of Veterinary…
Why diversity is good for business
Research shows diversity and inclusion make your veterinary practice more competitive as a business. Learn why, and get ideas to increase your…
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Dialogue about diversity reveals tensions
A survey sent to faculty, staff, and administrators at U.S. veterinary colleges revealed tensions with regard to the perceived need for diversity in…
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AVMA policy on diversity and inclusion
The AVMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the profession of veterinary medicine so that we can best serve the animals, the…