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

On this episode of the show, Dr. Erika Gisela Lin-Hendel and Dr. Dane Whitaker from PrideVMC discuss current efforts within the LGBT+ community in veterinary medicine. We’ll discuss Pride Month 2021, the rash of anti-trans legislation in the US, and how we can all be better allies! Allyship resources: https://pridevmc.org/allyship-resources/ Pride 2021 events and activities: https://tinyurl.com/PrideVMCPride2021 To order stethoscope pronoun clips made by the PrideSVMC student team on a 3D printer with all proceeds going to the student group visit the merch page of the PrideVMC website: https://pridevmc.org/merchandise/

On this episode of the show, Hira Basit, one of the founders of the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals, stops by to discuss this new affinity group, the ongoing attacks against Asian Americans, and what we all can do to better support our colleagues!

On this episode of the show, UFL’s Alex Avelino and NAAHP’s Tony Wynne chat about meeting the advising needs of the underrepresented pre-veterinary student. They will chat about access to advising, combating bias and making sure these future applicants are well positioned as they take their next step in becoming a veterinarian. www.naahp.org https://www.urnm.org/

On this episode of Diversity & Inclusion on Air, Dr. Jim Lloyd joins podcast host, Dr. Lisa Greenhill to discuss their recent monograph exploring applicant experience during the admissions process. The authors will discuss findings that point to possible bias in veterinary admissions. AAVMC Admissions: Report of 2019 Student Survey Analysis https://bit.ly/3u6Aqw1​ AAVMC's Current Community Read: The Merit Myth: How Our Colleges Favor the Rich and Divide America by Anthony Patrick Carnevale, Jeff Strohl, and Peter Schmidt To Read with us: https://form.jotform.com/210844802363149​

On this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Courtney Campbell shares his experiences and observations of being a Black male going into orthopedic surgery. He shares some of the challenges faced by underrepresented veterinarians considering specialization via internship and residency.

On this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air Dr. Daniella Dos Santos stops by to discuss diversity efforts in British Veterinary Association. Dr. Dos Santos is the Senior Vice President of the BVA. We discuss diversity programming, recruiting and efforts to support Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic veterinarians in the UK.

This is a special extended version of the podcast featuring a recent session from AAVMC's Deans' Leadership Conference. The session featured a discussion with Drs. David Acosta (AAMC), James Hildreth (Meharry Medical College, and Renetta Garrison Tull (UC Davis). The session was entitled, "Systemic, Sustainable Approaches to Expand Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Academic Institutions."

On this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Elizabeth Stone, former dean at the Ontario Veterinary College and Ms. Danielle Lambert, co-founder of the Snout School, chat about how diversity is portrayed on websites and in branding. They discuss gaps and opportunities to offer appropriate and aspirational visions of diversity. https://snoutschool.com/

On this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Drs. Samantha Morello and Laura Nelson talk about the lack of diversity among interns, residents and ultimately specialists. We discuss the selection process, data collection and the need to also focus on climate once house officers are in their programs. Recognizing that this is an important pool for future veterinary faculty, these populations warrant a closer look!

On this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Marco Barker, Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, sits down to discuss how to go about creating institutional policies that drive positive change in diversity, equity and inclusion work. Books mentioned during the show: Strategic Diversity Leadership, by Dr. Damon A. Williams & Diversity's Promise for Higher Education: Making It Work by Dr. Daryl G. Smith.

On this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Teresa Graham Brett will visit to discuss intergroup communication and why it is an important component of diversity, equity and Inclusion efforts in veterinary medicine. Dr. Brett is the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Arizona. Intergroup Relations at University of Michigan https://igr.umich.edu/article/intergroup-relations-research Dr. Amy Edmonson & Psychological Safety https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/amy-edmondson-psychological-safety-critically-important-medicine

On this episode of the podcast, Kara Takasaki of the University of Texas - Austin stops by to discuss the myth of the model minority and COVID related discrimination against Asian Americans. Psychological Safety: https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/amy-edmondson-psychological-safety-critically-important-medicine

On this episode of Diversity andInclusion on Air, Drs. Kimberly Ann Therrien & Laura Pletz of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLDI) stop by to discuss the ways in which sexism and misogyny show up in veterinary medical work environments.

On this episode of the podcast, AAVMC's Director of Wellbeing, Makenzie Peterson discusses decolonizing wellbeing. She chats about how cultural appropriation, overt commercialization and lack of diversity in wellbeing activities have made activities less accessible and success less attainable. There is a need for conscientious consumption, more diversity in source material and considerations for how to really help people be and feel connected to wellbeing efforts.

On this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Drs. Jen Brandt (AVMA) & Lisa Greenhill (AAVMC) have a frank discussion about the fears we all have around talking about race. They chat about the impact of cancel culture, giving & receiving feedback, & the reality that parts of these conversations simply don’t feel fair.

AAVMC CEO, Dr. Andrew Maccabe stops by to talk about the Association's DiVersity Matters initiative. He shares a bit of the history of how it came to be, what has been accomplished and the pivot to a more proactive social justice framework for the initiative. He also offers advice to veterinary colleagues and organizations on personal and professional development in this space.

On this episode of the podcast Drs. Abby McElroy and Dane Whitaker of PrideVMC discussed the recent US supreme court decision R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which found that the Civil Right Act of 1964 provides employment protections for individuals who identify as LGBT+. The case was handed down on June 15 and instantly became a landmark case with a 6-3 decision. You can find more information about PrideVMC here: https://pridevmc.org/ The AAVMC's Intentional Organizational Diversity & Inclusion Efforts Assessment Tool can be found here: https://bit.ly/2OjTOCN

On the this episode of Diversity & Inclusion on Air, Dr. Carlos Campos, and veterinary students, Yvette Huizar and Juan Orjuela stopped by to talk about the new veterinary affinity group, the LatinX Veterinary Medical Association. *The show also includes a brief discussion about the importance of learning to pronounce names!* The group can be found online at: FB: https://www.facebook.com/latinxvet/ Instagram:@latinxvet info@latinxvma.org

On this special episode of the show, Drs. Cara Williams, Tyra Davis, Tierra Price and Michael Blackwell sit down to talk about being Black and being veterinarians.They share personal and sometimes painful experiences and realities and how they cope with racism. In the end, they are hopeful that this moment in our history leads to meaningful change.

On this episode of the podcast, Drs. Matthew Salois and Bridgette Bain from the American Veterinary Medical Association stop by to discuss the how the pandemic has affected the economy and what it means for practitioners, veterinary students and marginalized populations.