Aavmc's Diversity & Inclusion On Air: Conversations About Diversity, Inclusion & Veterinary Medicine

On this episode of AAVMC's Diversity and Inclusion on Air, leaders from the Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition stop by to discuss the initiative and how it seeks to improve diversity and inclusion in the profession. Drs. Jennifer Ogeer, Kemba Marshal and Courtney Campbell join the conversation!

On this episode of the podcast, Drs. Andrew Hoffman, Craig Stephen, and Christina Pettan-Brewer stop by to discuss the role that veterinary medicine can and should play in advancing environmental justice. Dr. Hoffman is the dean of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stephen is a faculty member at Ross University, and Dr. Pettan-Brewer is faculty at the University of Washington.

In this episode, Drs. Evelyn Galban (UPenn) and Kevin Leonard (MSU) discuss land acknowledgments, why they are important, what elements they should include and how to make them actionable. Dr. Greenhill also opens the show with AAVMC's new Land, Knowledge & Labor Acknowledgment.

On this episode, Dr. Jay Dolmage, author of Academic Ableism, discusses the impacts of our return to normalcy after two years home during the COVID pandemic. We talk about the persistence of ableism and how we should all be thinking differently in a collective effort to make veterinary medicine and veterinary education more accessible to a wider range of individuals. Dr. Dolmage was an AAVMC Keynote speaker in 2021: https://youtu.be/Z6WKlL6KKu4 You can download Academic Ableism for free here: https://www.press.umich.edu/9708722/academic_ableism/?s=description Access the Canadian Journey of Disability Studies here: https://cjds.uwaterloo.ca/index.php/cjds

On this episode, DEI staff Richard Barajas of UW-Madison and Melanie Ragin of Cornell stop by to discuss social colorblindness. If you or someone you know has ever said "Hey, I don't even see color" when discussing race, this episode explores the ideology, what is really meant by the statement and how it all serves to uphold racism and other forms of discrimination. The Dangers of Colorblind Socialization https://bit.ly/3O56Gc3 Who is More Likely to ‘‘Not See Race’’? Individual Differences in Racial Colorblindness https://bit.ly/3APSXmL Cultural Competence Continuum https://bit.ly/3O6QZRT Clare on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@clarabellecwb

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Adilia James of Endicott College revisits the show to discuss her research on racism in veterinary medicine. Her recent paper describes the stories we tell ourselves about pet ownership across, and even sometimes within, race. These racialized narratives have the ability to shape the way veterinarians and other veterinary professionals view pet owners whose race may be different than their own. Unfit Stewards: The Role of the Intensive Pet Parenting Ideology in Constructing Racialized Narratives: https://bit.ly/3aDEsrn

On this episode of the podcast, PrideVMC president, Dr. Dane Whitaker, and Auburn psychology professor, Dr. Tracey Witte join Dr. Greenhill to talk about their research into the well-being of LGBTQIA+ veterinarians and veterinary students. Findings show that not only do these professionals and students experience poor well-being outcomes, but their well-being and mental health challenges are also exacerbated by experiencing identity-based marginalizations. PrideVMC's Gender Identity Bill of Rights https://pridevmc.org/gibor/ The Williams Institute

On this episode of the show, Amanda Bates of NCSU drops by to discuss the challenges associated with the concept of professionalism. We will talk about how race, gender, age, and social media shape our interpretations of what is “professional,” as well as the inherent expectations of assimilation embedded in the construct. Professionalism as a Social Construct: The Evolution of a Concept https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4857502/ Do Your Diversity Initiatives Promote Assimilation Over Inclusion? https://hbr.org/2022/02/do-your-diversity-initiatives-promote-assimilation-over-inclusion

On this episode of the show, Dr. Janet Donlin, CEO of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), stops by to talk about efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in veterinary medicine in the wake of the social uprisings of 2020 and the “Wake Up Vet Med” campaign.

On this episode of the show, Dr. Erika Hendel & DVM student, Marina Huenchunir discuss being transgender and/or non-binary, a person of color, and being/studying to be a veterinarian. They talk about being marginalized but also finding community through organizations like PrideVMC.

On this episode of the show, Dr. Michael Blackwell, Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity, stops by to discuss access to veterinary care during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about drive-ups, telehealth access, and who has and hasn’t been able to see a veterinarian during the pandemic.

On this episode of the show, Dr. Hindatu Mohammed, and veterinary students Lena Huraibi and Faheem Ilyas join up to discuss being Muslim in the veterinary profession. We also celebrate the 100th episode of AAVMC's Diversity and Inclusion on Air!

On this episode of the show, Drs. Nance Algert & Kenita Rogers stop by to discuss resolving conflict around diversity, equity and inclusion issues. We discuss the nature of the conflict and some strategies for navigating tough terrain!

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laura Molgaard, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at University of Minnesota, discussed leading the college through the last year of social unrest after the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent trial for Derek Chauvin.

On this episode of the show, 2021 Iverson Bell Awardee, Dr. Ruby Perry stops by to discuss her lifetime of diversity work in veterinary medicine. Dr. Perry is the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University!.

On this episode of the show, an amazing group of veterinarians sit down to chat about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women faculty. Drs. Tamara Hancock, Debbie Kochevar, Mandy Martinot and Lubna Nasir talk about their personal experiences and observations.

On this episode of the show, Dr. Jen Brandt teams up with host, Dr. Lisa Greenhill for an important discussion about advancing DEI work through the lenses of restorative justice and cancel culture! Helpful Resource: http://restorativejustice.org/

On this episode of the show Dr. Melissa Sheth stops by to discuss her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine. Melissa is the 2021 recipient of the Patricia L. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Award. Ms. Lowrie joinsthe discussion!

On this episode of the show, disability educator, Regina Carey chats about systemic ableism, what is disability and what we can do in academic veterinary medicine to reduce ableism.

On this episode of the show, Drs. Navaratnam Partheeban & Marissa Robson will share what the British Veterinary Ethnicity & Diversity Society (BVEDS) has been up since we last checked in. So much has happened: a pandemic, social uprisings and more!