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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…
AVMA Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award
The AVMA Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a member veterinarian who has made significant contributions to the…
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Veterinary colleges committed to anti-racism, say Black lives matter
Many veterinary colleges have released statements standing with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Black community, several have started book…
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Pfizer, AVMF partner to hand out hundreds of scholarships
Rising student debt, a lack of diversity within the profession, and fewer practicing rural and production animal veterinarians are among the most…
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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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Veterinarians talk racial discrimination
George Floyd’s death and the ensuing demonstrations against police brutality and inequality set off conversations about racial discrimination…
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What do your communications look like through a DEI lens?
How well do your communication processes and tools respect the needs of the diverse people you work with?
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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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Integrating cultural competence
Building a diverse veterinary profession is one of many priorities for addressing today’s challenging economic climate, so the AVMA is renewing its…
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Mars Veterinary Health invests in employee initiatives
Mars Veterinary Health North America announced a $500 million multiyear commitment to create career advancement opportunities, increase workforce…
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The Conversation
For two days this past November, the AVMA brought together a broad range of professionally diverse veterinarians
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Board chair addresses veterinary issues
Dr. Karen Bradley, chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, talks about veterinary burnout and well-being and how the Association is addressing…
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AAVMC trying to increase appeal of veterinary medicine to minority students
Greenhill is trying to make a diverse population interested in a field where, according to the 2000 U.S. census, 92.4 percent of veterinary…
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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Backlog of DEA renewal applications causes problems
The Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Diversion Control has a temporary backlog in processing renewal applications
How AVMA is organized and governed
AVMA’s structure puts members at the heart of decision-making, and gives voice to state and allied groups that represent the diversity of veterinary…
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How-to: Connecting underrepresented students to veterinary careers
Would you like to find ways to connect diverse youth in your community to veterinary medicine? The newest learning module from Journey for Teams can…
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Donors increase aid to Tuskegee students
Dr. Ruby L. Perry, dean of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, said donations increased substantially in 2021 as industry partners…
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Curiosity can lead to discovery: Embracing neurodiversity
A new learning module from Journey for Teams thoughtfully delves into the diversity of brain functions, highlighting the distinct benefits and…
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How representation can empower Black excellence
AVMA News spoke with three Black veterinarians about the power of inclusion and what they’re doing to create a more diverse profession and celebrate…
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Bayer selling flea and tick products directly to retailers
Bayer Animal Health is starting to sell Advantage and K9 Advantix directly through pet specialty retailers and Web sites, while continuing to sell…
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Being AVMA president during a national crisis
President Doug Kratt talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the AVMA is reckoning with representing the nation’s least-diverse health care…
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Journey for Teams expands with new learning modules
The Journey for Teams (JFT) program has had more than 11,000 users since its launch in 2022. The program will celebrate its one-year anniversary at…
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Nominations sought for working groups of the AVMA Panel on Depopulation
The AVMA will convene a Panel on Depopulation and is seeking a diverse group of individuals to serve on working groups to develop guidance
AVMA honors Zoetis executive Dr. Christine Jenkins and Tuskegee veterinary Dean Dr. Ruby Perry for DEI leadership
The American Veterinary Medical Association today will present special awards to two transformative leaders, Dr. Christine Jenkins and Dr. Ruby Perry,…