Program Overview

This program is designed for Staff at colleges/schools of veterinary medicine or at veterinary practices who want to build inclusive work and learning environments at their educational institutions. Online module topics include:

• The Case for Diversity in Veterinary Medicine
• Diversity Lingo
• History of Diversity in Veterinary Medicine
• Stereotype Threat
• Microaggressions
• The LGBTQ+ Community
• Effective Communication with Spanish-Speaking Clients and Colleagues
• Persons with Disabilities
• Men in Veterinary Medicine
• Generational Diversity
• Affirmative Leadership

You will also:

• Complete and document 1 hour of volunteer community service and submit written reflections about what was learned. Fully online options are available.

• Document participation in 2 pertinent activities each lasting at least one hour, and submit written reflections about what was learned from each activity. Fully online options are available.

• Submit a capstone paper (1 page) on how you will use information from the certificate program to strengthen diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine.

For additional program information email: hcvm@purdue.edu

Get a Group Discount!

Group discounts are available if the entire group is registered and paid for as a cohort. To register a group of 10 or 25 Staff, please download, complete, and return, the appropriate form below:

• Registration Form for Groups of 10 Staff (.docx) (10% discount)
• Registration Form for Groups of 25 Staff (.docx) (25% Discount)

For more registration information, contact us at hcvm@purdue.edu. Refunds will not be given. Purdue University is not responsible for expenses incurred due to cancellations.