Launching the Equity in Veterinary Medicine Program
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We want to make a huge impact on one person’s life by removing the pressure of looming tuition debt after school, and in so doing, create a program that could attract more people of color to increase diversity in the profession. The postgraduate stipend may allow them to relocate for their dream job, spend more time interviewing, take a riskier but more rewarding path, or relieve some of the stress to make a decision. In the meantime, here’s our plan for 2020 and 2021: • None This year we will offer four $20,000 scholarships (across two colleges of veterinary medicine) for URVMs in need, with a preference for candidates who have a demonstrated interest in equality, diversity, and/or social justice for Black Americans. If you know an organization we can reach out to, a school that is doing exceptionally well with their DEI efforts, or you are a vet tech and want to share barriers you’ve encountered, we’d love to talk. • None There are many other barriers other than financial, so if you are interested in helping with mentorship, early education programs, or any other supporting activities, we’d love to talk about how we can work together to create a holistic approach to DEI in the pet care industry.
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