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Looking like America
Symposium targets lack of diversity in veterinary profession posted May 1, 2005 With demographic trends shifting toward an increasingly racially…
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Symposium focuses on inclusivity within the profession
For the veterinary profession to thrive, a culture of inclusivity must be cultivated, according to speakers at the fifth annual Diversity Symposium,…
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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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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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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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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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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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Service surplus
Approximately 12.5 percent of veterinary services in the United States went unused last year, according to a new AVMA study.
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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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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.
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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AVMF’s America’s Favorite Veterinarian nomination period now open
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation is seeking nominations for its second America’s Favorite Veterinarian contest.
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The Generation Factor
This year’s Banfield Pet Health Care Industry Summit, held Aug. 12-13 in Portland, Oregon, focused on the topic of generational differences
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Recognized for excellence
During the AVMA Annual Convention this July in Boston, the AVMA gave awards to a number of individuals and two organizations to recognize excellence…
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AVMA strengthens support for women in leadership
The AVMA Board of Directors in November 2015 voted to provide management services for the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
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Q&A with the AVMA president-elect candidates
Drs. Jan K. Strother and Michael J. Topper describe the challenges and opportunities facing the veterinary profession and explain why they’re ready to…
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AVMA Board elects Donlin as new CEO
Dr. Janet Donlin returns to the AVMA in September, this time in the Association’s top staff leadership spot
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Leading lady
Dr. Janet Donlin is no stranger at AVMA headquarters, as she worked at the Association in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
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Texas veterinary education expanding, one way or another
Dueling initiatives on how to address veterinary needs in Texas continue to develop.
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Future of animal welfare intertwined with veterinary profession
Some current trends in animal welfare he outlined are as follows:
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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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What's in a name?
Two years ago, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America formed the Veterinary Nurse Initiative coalition.
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Mind the pay gaps
Wage gaps among various groups of veterinarians are best thought of as a Rubik's Cube, according to Clinton L. Neill, PhD—there are a lot of factors…
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UK veterinary school to double its intake in response to workforce shortage
The University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, in Nottingham, England, announced a plan to change its admissions systems by…
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President-elect candidates make their case
In the following interviews, they share their views of the AVMA and veterinary medicine.