The Vital Role of Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine

Whitney Brown of Ross University CVM submitted this well-written piece to our Experiences Category!  Thank you very much for your vital perspective on this very important and pertinent topic - great minds like yours are the future of our profession!

The Vital Role of Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine

Whitney Brown

Recently, I was fortunate to be able to attend the 2020 Western Regional Iverson Bell Summit presented by Washington State University via online video conferencing. Named after the prominent veterinary leader Iverson Bell, this summit focused on diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine. With the unprecedented experiences and deep loss that has come with 2020, this virtual conference was a refreshing experience. Not only did I learn a great deal about how to approach new and complex challenges related to diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine, I also was afforded the opportunity to discuss and apply what I had learned with small and large groups of my peers. Some of the topics that resonated most with me and which I believe are fundamental in creating a more inclusive and forward-thinking environment in veterinary medicine include intersectionality, microaggressions, and the importance of allyship. 

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NC State Hosts 2020 Diversity, Inclusion & Wellness Symposium

Interested in furthering your education in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and wellness? Look no further!  Take a peek at the information below regarding North Carolina State University's virtual symposium at the end of the month!  More information and registration information can be found here.

Purdue Diversity Certificate Grant 2020

The Integrative Communications and Diversity Committee (ICDC) would like to invite students to apply for the Purdue Diversity Certificate Grant. 

The goal of the Purdue Certificate Grant is to make the Purdue Certificate Program more accessible to SAVMA students. Considerations will be made for students whose schools have already used their four AVMA sponsored seats and for non-US students whose schools don’t qualify for said funding. We will be funding students to register and take the Program. The check to register will be sent to each individual student and we ask that you send us proof of registration within 14 days of receiving the check. We also ask that you send us proof of completion of the course and photos of you at events or doing community service.  All of this, and any questions you have about the grant can be sent directly to savma.icdc@gmail.com.

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2020 Diversity and Inclusion Webinar Series

The final webinar of the series is live tomorrow night at 6PM CST! You don't want to miss out on this!

Zoom link: https://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/85297068479

Purdue Diversity Certificate Grant - 2nd Cycle

Application Period: July 15, 2020 - August 15, 2020.

The goal of the Purdue Certificate Grant is to make the Purdue Certificate Program more accessible to SAVMA students. Considerations will be made for students whose schools have already used their four AVMA sponsored seats and for non-US students whose schools don’t qualify for said funding. This cycle will allow for ICDC committee members to apply. The check to register will be sent to each individual student and we ask that you send us proof of registration within 14 days of receiving the check. We also ask that you send us proof of completion of the course and photos of you at events or doing community service. All of this, and any questions you have about the grant can be sent directly to savma.icdc@gmail.com.

Submissions are due by August 15, 2020 at 11:59pm. Winners will be notified shortly thereafter.

Application and more information can be found here.