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

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...

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://w...

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!

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/Pr...

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: T...

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 w...

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 f...

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...