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Women veterinarians discuss their mentors, inspiring next generation
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, AVMA News spoke to three female veterinarians from across the profession about the value of mentorship,…
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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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Nominations open for 2024 AVMA Excellence awards
Summary: The nomination period is open for the 2024 AVMA Excellence Awards. The awards program recognizes contributions by veterinarians and…
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Inaugural Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Willie Reed
Dr. Willie Reed is the inaugural recipient of the Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award. The award aims to recognize individuals who…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges – March 9-11, 2023
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) held its annual conference and Iverson Bell Symposium from March 9-11 in Washington,…
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Q&A: Faeh Butler emphasizes importance of effective communication, listening
Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler is one of three candidates running for 2023-24 AVMA president-elect. The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will decide who will…
AVMA joins World Veterinary Association, HealthforAnimals in supporting diversity, equity and inclusion on World Veterinary Day 2023
The AVMA proudly joins the World Veterinary Association (WVA), HealthforAnimals and colleagues from around the world in celebrating World Veterinary…
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New award recognizes achievements in supporting DEI
Nominations are due in May for the AVMA Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing significant contributions made to the…
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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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Addressing burnout, building belonging in the workplace
A workplace with an emotional culture, where emotions are recognized as signals about employee well-being, can reduce burnout and retain staff…
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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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Keynote speaker encourages finding your why, telling your own story
Bertice Berry, PhD, reminded attendees at the keynote speech during AVMA Convention 2022 this summer in Philadelphia to practice gratitude and…
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Meet the AVMA president-elect candidates
The candidates for 2022-23 AVMA president-elect—Drs. Grace Bransford and Rena Carlson—spoke to AVMA News about their reasons for running for the AVMA…
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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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NIH honors veterinarian for mentoring
Dr. R. Mark Simpson, senior scientist for the Center for Cancer Research within the National Cancer Institute, received the 2021 Ruth L. Kirschstein…
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PrideVMC releases document outlining civil rights expectations for transgender, nonbinary people
The Pride Veterinary Medical Community is creating resources to address inequality and inequity in veterinary spaces, including a new Gender Identity…
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Sessions focus on improving workplaces, leadership opportunities for underrepresented groups
Challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the veterinary profession as it implements systemic change around diversity, equity, and inclusion. A host…
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HOD to decide historic AVMA election
Drs. Grace Bransford and Lori Teller share why they think they are the most qualified candidate in this year’s race for AVMA president-elect.
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Ableism in veterinary medicine
Veterinary colleges have made efforts to reduce barriers for people with disabilities in veterinary education, but discrimination against and a lack…
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Legislative discrimination
The AVMA cannot stand quietly when any characteristic is used as a basis of discrimination.
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Being Black in a white profession
“We all have experienced white clients who didn’t want us treating their pets,” said Dr. Michael Blackwell about the realities for Black veterinarians…
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American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
Annual Conference and Iverson Bell Symposium, held virtually, March 3-5
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Animal shelters, control officers aim to be more community-centric
Companion animal welfare and shelter leaders discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion; the eviction crisis; and implementing changes to how animal…
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Idexx contributes $3.6M to Tuskegee veterinary college
An Idexx Foundation gift to Tuskegee intended to promote diversity in the veterinary field includes nine four-year scholarships and funding for mental…