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Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine by Lisa M. Greenhill; Kauline Cipriani Davis; Patricia M. Lowrie; Sandra F. Amass is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine about?

This book addresses the continued lack of the diversity in veterinary medicine, the least inclusive of all medical professions. Effective navigation of the complexity of diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine requires clear enumeration, recognition, and understanding of key issues, challenges, and opportunities. In a nation with rapidly changing demographics, public needs and expectations of the veterinary profession will continue to evolve. A more diverse scientific workforce is required to feed the veterinary profession, not just for the purposed of equity, but as necessity for its sustainability and relevance. The book lays out the history of diversity in the veterinary profession, in the context of historical changes and actions within US society. An overview of selected strategies from dental, pharmacy, and (human) medical schools is then offered. The impact of social constructs on career interest development is explored using the examples of race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Practical strategies for attracting preschool through undergraduate students to careers in the veterinary profession are presented, as well as metrics and tools to assess the

Author

Lisa M. Greenhill; Kauline Cipriani Davis; Patricia M. Lowrie; Sandra F. Amass

Publisher

West Lafayette, Ind.: Purdue University Press

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9781612492605

Subjects

Education, Medical, Agriculture

Rating

4.5 / 5 (2 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14