JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
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.
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
Study seeks to explain feminization of veterinary profession
The fact that women will soon dominate the field of veterinary medicine has been widely reported
JAVMA news
Not over the rainbow yet
The first session during the 2011 Iverson Bell Symposium March 10-11 in Alexandria, Va., was devoted to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender…
JAVMA news
We're all in this together
Campus climate is part of how veterinary schools and colleges support and mentor underrepresented students, how they recruit these students, the…
JAVMA news
Climate change
An Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges survey found veterinary academic institutions are generally succeeding at fostering a climate…
JAVMA news
AAVMC lends voice to affirmative action court case
American Veterinary Medical Colleges has joined an amicus brief filed in a case before the Supreme Court dealing with affirmative action.
JAVMA news
In new role, Sabin focuses on foreign, diversity initiatives
In August, Dr. Beth Sabin began a new position in the AVMA Office of the Executive Vice President, coordinating the Association’s foreign affairs and…
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
Service surplus
Approximately 12.5 percent of veterinary services in the United States went unused last year, according to a new AVMA study.
JAVMA news
LEGENDS: An educational philanthropist
Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson was known for his tireless dedication to ensuring access to higher education for African-Americans.
JAVMA news
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…
JAVMA news
Raising global veterinary standards
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a conference this past December during which 23 recommendations
JAVMA news
HOD again rejects measures to stop foreign accreditation
Foreign veterinary college accreditation has been debated by AVMA members and leaders for the past few years.
JAVMA news
Women taking the lead
The Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative is meant to spur more women into participating at higher levels of the profession
JAVMA news
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
JAVMA news
Center for Animal Health in Appalachia created
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, has formed the Center for Animal Health in Appalachia.
JAVMA news
Grant aims to give minorities a boost in whitest profession
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine recently got word that it will receive $7.1 million from the federal government.
JAVMA news
NIH grant expands after-school science program nationwide
Changing the lack of awareness of veterinarians' role in keeping people healthy is one goal of a $1.26 million award to Purdue University College of…