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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.
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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AVMA policy on diversity and inclusion
The AVMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of veterinary medicine so that we can best serve the animals, the public, and AVMA…
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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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Tuskegee's diversity legacy continues today
The Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine stands apart as a leader in promoting underrepresented minorities in veterinary medicine.
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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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Speakers share strategies to increase diversity
Speakers at the sixth annual Veterinary Diversity Symposium Aug. 2 at the AVMA Annual Convention in Atlanta touched on past and present situations in…
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Efforts being sustained to promote diversity
The push for greater cultural competence in the veterinary profession continued to gain momentum this year thanks to efforts by the veterinary…
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The changing face of the profession
Embracing diversity is vital if the veterinary profession is going to continue to fulfill its mission of serving all of society and all animals to the…
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Connecting over inclusion
New online resources focused on increasing diversity and inclusion within the veterinary profession and in the ranks
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Iverson Bell Symposium highlights
This year’s Iverson Bell Symposium featured the launch of a diversity-themed book for the profession, “Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in…
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It takes all kinds to make a profession
Being inclusive toward others from different backgrounds not only fosters a positive working environment but also makes good business sense.
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Student group promotes multiculturalism at veterinary colleges
Marie Sato Quicksall is a veterinary student at The Ohio State University who happens to be half Japanese.
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Ag high schools draw urban students to animal care
The 16-year-old is interested in becoming a veterinary surgeon, although that interest is split between large and small animal medicine.
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Immigration, language barriers influence veterinary care
The veterinarian from Greeley, Colo., does not speak Spanish, but he and the feedyard employees find ways to work together, whether by relying on…
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At veterinary colleges, male students are in the minority
Men have become a minority among veterinary students, and no one knows exactly why—or how to respond.
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AVMA collaborating with women’s initiative
The AVMA Executive Board in November 2013 approved establishing a collaboration with the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative as a…
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Silent minority finds its voice
These teachers, classmates, and colleagues largely remained in the background for the past century, unwilling to reveal a central aspect of…
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Faith inspires Muslim veterinarian's compassion for animals
When Dr. Usman came to America, he didn't know what to expect. So in 1999 he helped found the Muslim VMA to give Muslim veterinarians coming to the…
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Where rubber meets the road
In an ideal world, every veterinarian would communicate effectively, demonstrate business acumen, and act ethically.
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National veterinary applicant plan in the works
The AVMA Executive Board voted to establish a Working Group on Veterinary Career Opportunity and Awareness at its meeting June 6-8.
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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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Taking the Pulse
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Veterinary Technician Week. In that short amount of time, the profession has evolved in several…
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LEGENDS: An educational philanthropist
Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson was known for his tireless dedication to ensuring access to higher education for African-Americans.
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Women’s organization nurtured, influenced
Female veterinarians in the U.S. numbered fewer than a hundred in 1946 when Dr. Mary Knight Dunlap (MSU ’33) decided they should organize.