The UW School of Veterinary Medicine is steadfastly committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and supporting all of our students, faculty and staff. We are proud of the school’s efforts to advance these critical initiatives, but we know we can and must do better.
We encourage all in the SVM community to explore personal ways to understand and address racism and champion diversity, equity and inclusion. Listed below are a variety of resources to learn, listen and take action.
Support the school's DEI Initiatives
We affirm the value of human diversity for the enrichment of the community and believe diversity fosters a climate conducive to success for all members of the veterinary medical education community. We confront and reject all forms of prejudice and discrimination, including those based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, geographic, socioeconomic, and educational background or any other differences that have led to misunderstanding, hostility and injustice.
American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges principles of inclusion
Resources
SVM and Veterinary Medical Profession
- UW School of Veterinary Medicine DEI Strategic Plan (2021)
- Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Message and Resources from SVM VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment) Executive Board
- American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Resources
- Black DVM Network
- Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association
- Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine (American Veterinary Medical Association)
From UW-Madison
- Programs and Services to Support Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Faculty and Staff Diversity and Inclusion Resources
- UW–Madison Diversity Inventory
- Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement Resources for White Allies
- Addressing Racism, Equity and Diversity in the Sciences
- Multicultural Student Center
- UW Public History Project
- Ebling Library #blacklivesmatter resources for all
- Understanding Unconscious Bias
From the Community
- Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit Resources (AAMC)
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice (Corinne Shutack)
- Anti-Racism Resources (Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein)
- 158 Resources for Understanding Systemic Racism in America (Smithsonian)
- This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea (NPR's Code Switch)
- Discussing Racism With Children (Madison Metropolitan School District)
