AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine

On this episode of AAVMC's On Air Podcast, we sit down with Tom Fontana and Kate Buckley to discuss the growing prevalence of marijuana use amongst the veterinary student population. As well-being professionals on their respective campuses, our guests discuss valuable insights and strategies for how faculty and administrators can approach and navigate this complex issue.

On this episode of AAVMC's on Air, we sit down with guests Amy Addams from the Association of American Medical Colleges and Dr. Melinda Frye from Colorado State University to discuss the concept of merit. Merit is often presented as the sole basis for admissions, but what do we actually mean by that? What defines merit, and who gets to decide what experiences and qualifications signify an applican...

On this episode of AAVMC's On Air we sat down with Sarah Sattelmeyer, an expert on higher education policy, from New America to discuss the new changes to the federal student loan programs, and the impacts they will have on some of the most marginalized students in academic veterinary medicine.

We are re-releasing this episode with new editing and a new intro in hopes of connecting it to the recent events surrounding ICE presence in Minneapolis, and the violence that occurred. The original description is below. 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 s...

On this episode of AAVMC's On Air, Dr. Greenhill sits down with Dean Rustin Moore to discuss his book, Unleashing the Bond: Harnessing the Power of Human-Animal Interactions.

On this episode of AAVMC's On Air, Dr. Greenhill sits down with DVM student Megan Gauthier and Dr. Frank DeCecco to discuss how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has impacted their experiences throughout their veterinary journeys. Our guests discuss not only their challenges but the ways in which their neurodiversity allows them to approach their practice with a new perspective.

On this episode of AAVMC's On Air, Dr. Greenhill sits down with DVM student Jennifer Gonzalez and Dr. Phil Richmond to discuss how having ADHD has affected their veterinary journey and the ways in which they have figured out how to work with their neurodiversity, instead of against it.

148: DEI and Accreditation by Lisa Greenhill

147: LVMA and Hispanic Heritage Month by Lisa Greenhill

146: A Discussion on Suicide Prevention by Lisa Greenhill

145: Indigenous Medicine by Lisa Greenhill

144: Mini-Pod: Wellbeing Tips for Incoming First Years by Lisa Greenhill

143: Racism & Research by Lisa Greenhill

On today's episode we sit down with Kate Toyer (she/her) of Australian Rainbow Vets & Allies, and Mo Miller (they/them) from Pride Veterinary Medical Community, to get a first hand perspective on what their experiences as non-binary and trans individuals in the veterinary medical community has been like. Our guests speak on what holding these identities mean for them, the struggles and challenges...

On today's episode, we take some time to chat with AVMA's Dr. Latonia Craig about the importance of community, especially in our current day and age. With so many new challenges to navigate and the uncertainty of what changes in higher education are yet to come, Dr. Greenhill and Dr. Craig discuss how building connections and showing up in the community around you can make positive change.

On today's episode we sit down with Dr. Malathi Raghavan, Dr. Tangela Williams-Hill, and Dr. Maria Jose Navarrete Talloni to discuss how they've experienced imposter syndrome throughout their career in academic veterinary medicine. Our guests offer a unique perspective on the concept of imposter syndrome, how their identities have added extra considerations and how their perception of the phenomen...

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Clint Neill to discuss how economics play a crucial role in determining the future trends in veterinary medical education.

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Jackie Parr (University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine) and Dr. Erin Harrop (University of Denver) discuss how weight stigma and sizeism can come into play during interactions between veterinary providers and pet owners. The current language used to discuss veterinary patients' body conditions can contribute to the stigma surrounding weight and potent...

137: Dyslexia In Veterinary Medicine by Lisa Greenhill

136: Systems Change In Diversity And Wellbeing by Lisa Greenhill

On this episode of the pod, Drs. Jodi Boyd (CSU), Ryane Englar (UAZ), and William Gilles (private practitioner) stop by to discuss the "Gold Standard." With numerous efforts to expand access to veterinary care globally, there is often an unconscious emphasis on veterinary care offerings at the highest level. This is seen as a major barrier to getting underserved communities in the door--fear of ju...

134: Gender Affirming Care by Lisa Greenhill

Dr. Jacquelyn Pelzer of VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine joins Mx. Monae Roberts from UC-Davis' School of Veterinary Medicine to talk about the rise of commercial DNA tests. The ways in which we conceptualize and process newly acquired information about our family ties suggest that racial/ethnic identities are fluid and constantly evolving. The tests are forcing us to reconsider the boxes that...

On this episode of the podcast, Mississippi State DVM student, Sylmia Shepherd and faculty-practitioner, Dr. Noe Galvan, log on to discuss their experiences as individuals from rural backgrounds. They talk about the unique experiences they have had as well as their choices about whether to practice in a rural community in the future.

On this episode of the show, Drs. Amber Labelle, Cristie Kamiya, and Izzy Hijiri discuss issues related to substance abuse and sobriety as professionals. Our chat covers experiences with total abstinence, what sobriety means on a personal level and some of the fears experienced when as a veterinarian you think you might have a problem. For information on the private FB group mentioned in this epis...