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AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine141: Building Community During Challenging TimesOn 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.2025-06-041h 05
My Veterinary LifeVeterinary Podcast Crossover Series with Diversity and Inclusion on AirWe are thrilled to be sharing our veterinary podcast crossover series with you. Throughout these episodes, we are having conversations with other veterinary podcast hosts who are sharing why they started their podcast and their goals, as well as how we can all work together towards supporting our colleagues in this profession. Today our guest is Dr. Lisa Greenhill. Dr. Greenhill is the Chief Institutional Research Officer at AAVMC. Dr. Greenhill has been at the forefront of veterinary podcasting and YouTube videos so we guarantee you will learn something from this conversation! We want to share a big th...2025-03-0627 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine137: Dyslexia In Veterinary Medicine137: Dyslexia In Veterinary Medicine by Lisa Greenhill2024-10-221h 05
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine136: Systems Change In Diversity And Wellbeing136: Systems Change In Diversity And Wellbeing by Lisa Greenhill2024-10-0257 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine135: What Is The Gold Standard?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 judgment and embarrassment that such care is beyond their reach. During this chat, guests talk about the language around the Gold Standard and how the gaps can be bridged.2024-09-2658 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine134: Gender Affirming Care134: Gender Affirming Care by Lisa Greenhill2024-07-2259 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine133: DNA Tests & IdentitiesDr. 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 are used to define us. And, we're doing it to our pets! A mutt is no longer a mutt with the rise of commercial DNA tests. The guests ponder what does it mean for all of us!2024-06-241h 03
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine132: Voices From Rural BackgroundsOn 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.2024-06-1253 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine131: Substance Abuse & RecoveryOn 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 episode, please contact the show host at diversitymatters@aavmc.org!2024-06-031h 17
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine130: First Generation StatusOn this episode of the show, sociologist Jenifer Berry stops by to discuss the evolution of the first-generation student experience. Families are much more complex and students come from a vast array of backgrounds resulting in college experiences that are very much akin to how we've defined the first-gen experience. How do we make institutions #studentready as opposed to making students more #collegeready?2024-04-161h 00
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine129: Technical StandardsOn this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Drs. Leslie Sprunger and Lisa Meeks discuss the creation of AAVMC Technical Standards Exemplar. The conversation explores ableism in health professions education and how we think about disability.
AAVMC's Technical Standards Exemplar: https://www.aavmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AAVMC-DEI-ExemplarStandards-03.pdf2024-03-201h 05
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine128: Fishbowl EpisodeOn this first episode of 2024, the Diversity, Data & Wellbeing team from AAVMC joins forces to answer listener questions! Lisa Greenhill, Kendall Young, Sraavya Polisetti and AAVMC's newest team member, Elisabeth Cavallaro have a fun conversation about a wide range of topics!
Feel free to send questions for us to answer on future episodes at diversitymatters@aavmc.org!2024-03-1449 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine127: Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA & DEI127: Dr. Latonia Craig, AVMA & DEI by Lisa Greenhill2023-12-0856 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine126: Women Executives In Higher EducationOn this episode of the pod, Dr. Lisa Takami stops by to discuss her new book, Women in the Higher Education C-Suite: Diverse Executive Profiles. The book features profiles of numerous women in senior leadership positions in higher ed as they share lessons learned about barriers to ascension to leadership for women broadly and women of color specifically. Drs. Greenhill and Takami (the Lisas!) also discuss the role of men and masc-leaning allies and the dearth of research on non-binary and trans academic leaders.
Image by Freepik2023-12-0854 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine125: Demographic Data125: Demographic Data by Lisa Greenhill2023-09-201h 01
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine124: Trauma Informed TeachingOn this episode of the podcast, Drs. Lynn Maki and Christina Frank of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Veterinary Medicine stop by to discuss the prevalence of trauma in student backgrounds and the need for trauma-informed teaching.
https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/healthy-academics/strategies/trauma-informed/
https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/trauma-informed-practices-postsecondary-508.pdf
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/SAMHSA-s-Concept-of-Trauma-and-Guidance-for-a-Trauma-Informed-Approach/SMA14-4884
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/about-progress/id1173416233?i=10006243756382023-09-1452 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine123: The Frederick Douglass Patterson Awardee!In early 2023, the American Veterinary Medical Association created the Frederick Douglass Patterson Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize individual contributions to DEI in the veterinary profession. Dr. Willie Reed, dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is the inaugural recipient of this award. Dr. Reed sits down to talk about his personal journey in veterinary medicine and his thoughts on the importance of diversity in the profession.2023-09-0748 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine122: Constructive Conflict ResolutionOn this episode of the show, Dr. Heather Fedesco, AAVMC Assistant Director of the Spectrum of Care Initiative, joins me to discuss the need for more skill-building in conflict resolution. Heather gives great advice on navigating conflict!2023-08-3157 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine121: The Free Speech ContinuumOn this episode of the pod, Elizabeth Martinez-Podolsky of UMN-CVM and Maurice Cottman of WSU-CVM stop by to chat about the continuum of free speech. We talk about cancel culture, no no words, conflict, consequences and what academic veterinary medicine can do to step up in creating learning environments where folks can thrive!
Post-show resources:
Sensoy, O., & DiAngelo, R. (2017). Is everyone really equal?: An introduction to key concepts in social justice education. Teachers College Press.
Sue, D. W., Calle, C. Z., Mendez, N., Alsaidi, S., & Glaeser, E. (2020). Microintervention strategies: What you can do to disarm and dismantle individual and systemic...2023-08-241h 02
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine120: Breaking The Bamboo CeilingOn this episode of the pod, Drs. Katherine Fogelberg, Tina Tran and Jean-Yin Tan join Dr. Greenhill in discussing the unique experiences of Asian women faculty in academic veterinary medicine.2023-08-1859 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine119: Inclusive Meetings & ConferencesOn this episode of the pod, Michael Wilson, Director of Convention and Meeting Planning for the American Veterinary Medical Association stops by to discuss ways veterinary organizations can make their meetings more inclusive for everyone.
AAVMC's Conference/Symposia Diversity & Inclusion Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/41rV6ia2023-06-0246 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine118: The SCOTUS CasesOn this episode, Dr. Sonya Gyjuan Smith, Chief Diversity Officer at the American Dental Education Association, stops by to discuss the two US Supreme Court cases involving college admissions, SFA v. Harvard and SFA v. University of North Caroline. She takes us through the legal questions being discussed as well as offers some recommendations on preparing for the decision that is expected to be handed down in June 2023.
Related Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tIxSJpYq3_1RdE6hSmb3KLDS231Fjbr5?usp=sharing2023-05-2259 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine117: Patricia L. Lowrie Diversity Leadership AwardeeOn this special bonus episode of the podcast, Dr. Greenhill takes some time to chat with Dr. Patricia Lowrie, namesake of the Patricia M. Lowrie Diversity Leadership Scholarship, and this years scholarship awardee, Alexandra Awad.2023-05-1723 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine116: The Politics Of Black HairOn this episode of the show, Drs. Kemba Marshall and Cherice Roth join Purdue University 1st year DVM student Bryson Satterwhite to talk about Black hair and professional spaces. They discuss self-acceptance, the professional implications of wearing Black natural hair, and enduring the frequent violation of being touched by people who are curious about their hair. A live and engaged audience takes this episode to another level!2023-04-251h 01
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine115: 2023 Iverson Bell AwardeeOn this episode of the show, Dr. Greenhill interviews the 2023 Iverson Bell Awardee, Dr. Rustin Moore, dean of The Ohio State University. Dean Moore discusses his efforts to improve diversity and institutional climate at OSU. Dean Moore was formally recognized at the 2023 Catalyze Conference in Washington, DC on March 11, 2023.2023-04-1952 min
Dog Talk ® (and Kitties Too!)Is the Veterinary Field America’s Most Segregated Profession?Lisa Greenhill (Senior Director, Institutional Research and Diversity at American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges) on demographics of veterinary schools/profession2023-04-0320 min
Peter & Phil's Courageous ConversationsPart 2: Lack of Diversity in the Veterinary Medicine Profession : An Interview with Lisa GreenhillThis week Peter and Phil close out their interview by addressing the lack of diversity in the Vet Med profession. They propose changes to educational opportunities and increasing funding to "at-risk" communities (they also discuss why they oppose the use of the term "at-risk"). Dr. Lisa Greenhill also expresses her viewpoint on "resilience". Join us for part two of last week's courageous conversation!2023-03-2340 minPeter & Phil's Courageous ConversationsPart 1: Lack of Diversity in the Vet Med Profession: An Interview with Dr. Lisa GreenhillPeter & Phil sit down and have a courageous conversation with Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Director for Institutional Research, Dr. Lisa Greenhill. Joining the AAVMC in 1996 her work primarily focuses on the ongoing development and implementation of the DiVersity Matters initiative at the national and local levels and promoting the veterinary medical profession within underrepresented and marginalized communities. Join us to discuss diversity within the Vet Med community and other social injustice initiatives! It's a conversation you won't want to miss. 2023-03-1650 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine113: The DEI Commission113: The DEI Commission by Lisa Greenhill2023-01-0549 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine114: Pawsibilities114: Pawsibilities by Lisa Greenhill2023-01-0555 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine112: Dean Diversity - The Latine Deans!112: Dean Diversity - The Latine Deans! by Lisa Greenhill2023-01-0559 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine111: DVMCOn 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!2022-12-0648 min
BondAirEpisode 2: DEI in Veterinary Medicine w/Dr. Lisa M. Greenhill, Dr. Gaby Fadl, and Dr. Stephanie Silberstang (LIVE from NY Vet)Dr. Lisa M. Greenhill, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Director for Institutional Research at the AAVMC joins Dr. Gaby Fadl, Bond Vet Director of Primary Care, and Dr. Stephanie Silberstang, Emergency Veterinarian, to discuss the issues of bias that arise within the veterinary clinic space as well as some potential solutions for addressing these situations head-on. **Dr. Greenhill's audio gets much better after the first segment!**2022-11-0937 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine110: Veterinary Medicine And Environmental JusticeOn 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.2022-10-2058 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine109: Land AcknowledgementsIn 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.2022-10-041h 03
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine108: Reasonable Accommodations in a Post-COVID WorldOn 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...2022-08-231h 02
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine107: Social ColorblindnessOn 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
h...2022-08-0257 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine106: Racialized Pet Ownership NarrativesOn 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/3aDEsrn2022-07-2050 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine105: Wellbeing & PrideVMCOn 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 Institute2022-06-2854 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine104: Is Professionalism Inclusive?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-inclusion2022-06-141h 02
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine103: Diversity & the AVMAOn 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.2022-05-2545 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine102: Trans & Non-Binary BIPOCs In Vet MedOn 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.2022-05-161h 03
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine101: Access To Care During The PandemicOn 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.2022-04-2253 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine100: Muslims In Veterinary MedicineOn 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!2022-01-251h 01
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine99: Conflict Resolution & DiversityOn 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!2022-01-0754 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine98: Dealing With DEI CrisesOn 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.2021-12-0832 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine97: 2021 Iverson Bell Awardee Dr. Ruby PerryOn 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!.2021-10-2854 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine96: Women, the Academy & the PandemicOn 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.2021-10-081h 07
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine95: Restorative JusticeOn 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/2021-08-2657 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine94: 2021 Lowrie Awardee, Dr. Melissa ShethOn 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!2021-08-1055 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine93: Course Correcting AbleismOn 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.2021-07-2757 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine92: BVEDS RevisitedOn 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!2021-07-1650 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine91: Pride 2021!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/2021-06-0840 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine90: AAPI Professionals In Veterinary MedicineOn 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!2021-05-3131 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine89: Advising URVM Pre-Veterinary StudentsOn 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/2021-05-2458 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine88: Bias in Veterinary Admissions?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/2108448023631492021-05-0544 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine87: Diversity & Veterinary SpecializationOn 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.2021-04-201h 07
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine86: Widening Participation in the UKOn 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.2021-04-1344 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine85: Systemic, Sustainable Approaches to Expand DEI at Academic InstitutionsThis 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."2021-02-171h 55
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine84: Diversity In Visual Representations & BrandingOn 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/2021-01-2657 min
The Recruiting Brainfood PodcastBrainfood Live On Air - Ep87 - HR vs TA: How to build a stronger relationship w/ Lisa Scales, Robert Hicks & Julie GriggsHuman Resources. Talent Acquisition.
The relationship between these two people functions is often critically important, yet also equally often poorly managed. How can we forge better relationships with each other? What does HR really need from TA? What does TA really want from HR? Do they even belong together, under the same organisational structure?
We're going to learn all this and more. by putting HR vs TA together in the same space and talk about how we can build a better relationship.
- Lisa Scales, Head of TA UK Nestle
- Robert Hi...2020-11-271h 03
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine83: Diversity in Internships & ResidenciesOn 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!2020-10-291h 00
Veterinary VitalsDiVersity Matters at U.S. Veterinary Colleges with AAVMC’s Lisa Greenhill, EdD“Really diving deep into educational research that has to do with diversity, equity and inclusion and how do we help our colleges do better.” Approximately 21 percent of veterinary students enrolled in the 2019-2020 academic year comprise individuals who are underrepresented in veterinary medicine. This statistic comes from the public data set provided by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). The person who collects this data is Dr. Lisa Greenhill, the Senior Director of Institutional Research and Diversity at AAVMC. She is charged with the development and implementation of the DiVers...2020-10-2939 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine82: DEI Institutional PolicymakingOn 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.2020-10-191h 00
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine81: Intergroup CommunicationOn 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-medicine2020-09-2252 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine80: The Myth Of The Model MinorityOn 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-medicine2020-09-141h 02
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine79: Sexism & Misogyny in Veterinary MedicineOn 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.2020-09-0858 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine78: Decolonizing WellbeingOn 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.2020-08-1737 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine77: Getting Past The Fear Of Talking About RaceOn 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.2020-07-311h 01
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine76: AAVMC & the DiVersity Matters InitiativeAAVMC 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.2020-07-2137 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine75: The SCOTUS Decision on LGBT+ RightsOn 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/2OjTOCN2020-07-1334 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine74: The LatinX VMAOn 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.org2020-07-0237 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine73: Black Lives Matter in Veterinary MedicineOn 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.2020-06-221h 08
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine72: The Pandemic, the Economy & DiversityOn 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.2020-06-1935 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine71: Student Wellbeing & the PandemicOn this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Elizabeth Strand (UTK) and Makenzie Peterson (AAVMC) discuss student wellbeing during the pandemic as well as what this period means for marginalized populations
Additional Resources:
https://tryhealthyminds.org/
http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/curriculum/313_MngngImpctTrmtcStrssChldWlfrPrfssnl/hndts/HO15_ThnkngAbtThnkng.pdf
https://woebot.io/2020-06-1150 minVeterinary VitalsBeing a Veterinarian of Color with Dr. Niccole Bruno"I ultimately went to Tuskegee University for undergrad, and so that also was a jaded view of what veterinarians look like, but at that point I think I started to become more aware that the profession was not as diverse."Approximately 92 percent of veterinarians in the U.S. are white, according to the 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics report titled “Labor Force Characteristics by Race and Ethnicity.” Niccole Bruno, DVM, who is the Chief of Staff at Companion Animal Hospital in Spring, Texas, is in that 8%. She is Afro-Latina. In this episode, Dr. Bruno shares her story of what...2020-06-1156 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine70: Multilingualism in Veterinary MedicineOn this episode of the show, Dr. Danielle Frey and students Uzma Manzoor, Juan Orjuela and, now, Dr. Stéphie-Anne Dulièpre (Congrats!) discuss the need for greater multilingualism in the veterinary medical profession.2020-05-1859 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine69: The Job Hunt & The PandemicThis episode of the podcast features Amanda Bates, Director of Career Services and Professional Development at NCSU CVM discussing the impact of the pandemic on the job searches of new graduates. She also discusses the rising anxiety held by 3rd year veterinary students as they begin online clinics and ponder the job outlook one year from now.
Ms. Bates is a proud member of VetCAN, a group of career counselors working and coaching within colleges of veterinary medicine. For more information about VetCAN, visit: https://www.aavmc.org/additional-pages/vetcan.aspx.2020-05-1131 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine68: Diversity & Inclusion in the DVM CurriculumDrs. Allen Cannedy (NCSU), Latonia Craig (Purdue) and Suzie Kovacs (Western University of Health Sciences) stop by to discuss the various ways they have included diversity, equity and inclusion content in the professional DVM curriculum. They chat about the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned. They also give advice to colleagues and practitioners about the importance of having cultural competent graduates.
Resources:
National Coalition Building Institute
https://diversity.ncsu.edu/ncbi/
Race Awareness Workshop
http://www.basicdiversity.com/
NCSU Values
https://cvm.ncsu.edu/values/
Center for Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine
https://www.purdue.edu/vet/humancenteredvetmed/2020-04-2752 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine67: Religious LiteracyOn this episode of the show, Dr. Cody Nielsen, Founder of Convergence, stops by to discuss the importance of religious literacy. He discusses general categories of religions practiced around the world and provides a short primer on the most practiced religions outside of the Abrahamic traditions.
Resources:
Harvard Religious Literacy Project
https://rlp.hds.harvard.edu/
Pluralism Project
https://pluralism.org/
Hinduism for Dummies
https://www.dummies.com/store/product/Hinduism-For-Dummies.productCd-0470878584.html
Convergence
https://convergenceoncampus.org/2020-04-1451 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine66: Anti-Asian Discrimination amid the COVID-19 PandemicDr. Tina Tran, president of the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, stops by to discuss the rise of anti-Asian sentiment in the US directly stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources
Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council (A3PCON)
http://www.asianpacificpolicyandplanningcouncil.org/
Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)
https://caasf.org/
STOP AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) Hate reporting center and form:
https://caasf.org/2020/03/fight-covid-19-xenophobia-help-stopaapihate/
MCVMA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MCVMA/2020-04-0226 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine65: Disability & the Job SearchOh this episode of the show Gena Grant from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine sits down to discuss how to navigate the veterinary job market with a disability.2020-03-2648 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine64: Are New Grads Ready to Tackle Diversity Situations?Recent Lincoln Memorial University graduates, Drs. Rachel Sparling and Crystal Jackson, along with Dr. Randy Evans, LMU Associate Dean of Career Services and Professional Development stop by to discuss being prepared for diversity conflicts in practice.2020-03-0250 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine63: National Association for Black VeterinariansOn this episode of the podcast, leaders from the National Association for Black Veterinarians stop by to talk about their role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession. Drs. Renita Marshall and Raphael Malbrue discuss how the organization came to be, the goals, future organizational activities and overall efforts to improve representation within the profession.2020-02-2143 min
Vet Chat With UsDiversity with Dr. Lisa GreenhillNextPod is celebrating Black History Month by discussing diversity within the vet industry with Dr. Lisa Greenhill of the AAVMCDr. Lisa M. Greenhill originally joined the AAVMC in 1996 and has worked for the association on three separate occasions. Most recently, she joined the AAVMC in 2004 as the Associate Executive Director for Institutional Research and Diversity before becoming Senior Director for Institutional Research and Diversity. Her work primarily focuses on the ongoing development and implementation of the DiVersity Matters initiative at the national and local levels as well as promoting the veterinary medical profession within communities of...2020-01-3052 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine62: Generational Difference & the Job HuntOn this episode, we continue our discussion with VetCAN on navigating generational difference while you're in the job hunt. The Ohio State University's Amanda Fark and Stith Keiser, CEO of Blue Herron Consulting and a private practice owner, stop by to talk about the challenges and opportunities of looking for work in an era where there are 4 or 5 (depending on who you ask!) generations in the workforce.2020-01-2148 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine61: Inappropriate Interview QuestionsOn this episode of the show, Katelyn Jerles, Assistant Director for Career Services at UFL stops by to offer sage advice to job seekers who encounter inappropriate interview questions. This show is the first of several exploring the intersection between diversity and the job hunt with the Veterinary Career Advisor Network (VetCAN). https://www.aavmc.org/additional-pages/vetcan.aspx2020-01-0746 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine60: Women in Large Animal Medicine & Rural PracticeOn this episode of the show, we zero in on an oft bemoaned complaint that women do not pursue careers in rural, large animal medicine. Well, we know they do, and this episode features two practice owners and a DVM student who are working and living in rural communities and "twirling" on their haters! Drs. Heilsberg and Nicotre join CSU student Asia Upchurch to talk about their experiences and passion for rural animal medicine.2019-11-1845 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine53: Queer POC In Veterinary MedicineOn this episode, Dr. Greenhill sits down with two DVM students who identify as both queer and people of color. Layna Tarpalechee (Oklahoma State University) and "Juancho" Orjuela (University of Guelph) talk about their experiences as double minorities at their institutions, how they've kept a positive outlook and made personal commitments to "be visible, be out, and be loud."
Layna shares a bit of her coming out story and how she used a Buzzfeed video to share her news (https://tinyurl.com/y56z2grv), while Juancho invited folks interested in his journey to follow him on Instagram at @the...2019-06-2153 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine50: What Does It Mean To Look ProfessionalOn this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Greenhill chats with Amanda Bates of NCSU and Amanda Fark of OSU., both members of the Veterinary Career Network, about the diversity issues relate embedded in our understanding of what it means to look professional.2019-04-0154 min
Beyond The StethoscopeBTS 15: Diversity and Inclusion through Leadership with Lisa Greenhill Favorite quote of the episode: “I wish I would have known about authenticity 10 years ago. To be able to do what I want, say what I want and to really own it.” BIO We are here today with Dr. Lisa Greenhill who currently serves as the Senior Director for Institutional Research and Diversity at the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). Dr. Greenhill directs the Association’s internal study of academic veterinary medicine through collaborative research, analysis and publication efforts. She also manages the DVM: DiVersity Matters initiative, which promotes increased representation of underr...2019-03-2635 min
Through the NoisePodcasting for your Organization with Dr. Lisa Greenhill of the Association of American Veterinary Medical CollegesRegular listeners of this podcast will know that we are huge advocates of podcasts for nonprofits. They're a fantastic way to reach your audience and 25% of Americans regularly listen to podcasts. So we've invited Dr. Lisa Greenhill to Through the Noise to talk about the podcast she got off the ground for the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges. Dr. Greenhill is an educator and skilled podcaster who brings the issue of diversity to the table on AAVMC's podcast "Diversity and Inclusion on Air." She is also the Senior Director for Institutional Research and Diversity for AAVMC. The organization...2018-02-2643 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine29: Veterinary Medicine In AppalachiaBroadcasting from Lincoln Memorial University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Greenhill sits down with Dr. Randy Evans, Associate Dean for Career Services and Professional Development and discusses the newly established Lincoln Memorial University and the veterinary needs in the Appalachia Region!2018-01-1233 min
AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine23: Diversity In ResearchOn this episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, the show will focus on the importance of diversity in veterinary Medicine. Drs. Garry Adams (TAMU) and Tiffany Lyle (Purdue) will be joined by Ms. Evymarie Prado-Sanchez, a DVM student at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine will join host, Dr. Lisa Greenhill for the show!
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AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine18: Mentoring in Veterinary MedicineWe hope you enjoy this special Bonus Episode January is National Mentoring Month. Dr. Greenhill is joined by Dr. Kate Hodgson of University of Toronto to discuss mentoring research and what we can do to be better mentees!
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AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine15: Wellness and Veterinary MedicineOn this episode of AAVMC's Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Jen Brandt, Director of Individual and Organizational Development at The Ohio State University, and Tracey Witte, Associate Professor of Psychology at Auburn University, join Lisa Greenhill to talk about wellness and mental health in the veterinary profession. This is the first in a two part D&I on Air Series on Wellness. Part two will explore how different dimensions of diversity influence wellness.
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AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine13: How Economics are Affecting Diversity in Veterinary MedicineAAVMC's Diversity and Inclusion on Air is back to kick off Season 2 of the podcast with a discussion on how the economics of the profession is shaping diversity in veterinary medicine. Dr. Greenhill is joined by Drs. Michael Dicks and Bridgette Bain from the American Veterinary Medical Association's ECON Department.
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AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine7: Dr. Evan Morse on Diversity, Civil Rights, and Veterinary MedicineOn this bonus episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Lisa Greenhill visits with Dr. Evan Morse, one of the first African Americans to practice in Ohio. Dr. Morse is a 1968 graduate of Tuskegee (Institute) University's School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been active in the Civil Rights Movement and an advocate for diversity and inclusion all his life. This episode is dedicated to his mentor, Dr. Rickards, who was supposed to film with us but was unable to join us.
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AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine5: Patricia Lowrie & 50 Years of DiversityOn the 5th episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Lisa Greenhill interviewed Ms. Patricia Lowrie, a long time diversity advocate about the effort to diversify veterinary medicine. Ms. Lowrie has worked hard to increase access for underrepresented student populations for more than 30 years. She joined the show to discuss AAVMC's diversity efforts as the organization celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The video includes a very special clip of Dr. Billy Hooper, the AAVMC's first executive director discussing these efforts during the last 50 years.
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AAVMC's On Air: Conversations about Issues in Veterinary Medicine4: Using Campus Climate Data with Drs. Kauline Davis and Kenita RogersOn the 4th episode of Diversity and Inclusion on Air, Dr. Lisa Greenhill and VOICE president, Angela Harrington, will discuss the use of data from campus climate studies to affect positive change within a college of veterinary medicine. Drs. Kauline Davis (Purdue) and Kenita Rogers (TAMU) joined us to talk about how their institutions used data from the 2011 AAVMC college climate study to address specific diversity concerns on their respective campuses.
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