It is no surprise that the veterinary profession lacks diversity, as is painfully obvious when looking at classrooms or faculty at veterinary schools. Working toward creating diversity is a common discussion topic among veterinary school admissions committees. But what is the full benefit of diversity to the profession and how can it be achieved Charles McMillan, DVM, a veterinarian at IndeVets in Atlanta, Georgia, presented at the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference? a detailed view of why diversity is so important to the health of a profession, the hurdles faced in becoming more diverse, and what can be done promote diversity within veterinary medicine.
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