History of Veterinary Medicine Allen L. Cannedy, DVM Director for Diversity & Multicultural Affairs North Carolina State University College Of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine “ The least diverse of all health care professions” Ref. Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
The first veterinary school was founded in Lyons, France, in 1761 The first veterinary school was founded in Lyons, France, in 1761. It later became known as the Royal Veterinary School
The first United States veterinary school was not established until 1879.
The founding date of the American Veterinary Medical Association was 1863.
Dr. Alfreda Webb
The number of women graduating with veterinary degrees rose from 200 in 1963 to 3,213 in 1980, reaching 46,088 in 2013
Dr. Michael Blackwell
Veterinary College Deans
North Carolina Association of Minority Veterinarians NCAMV.COM
Diversity Veterinary Profession is 90% White “Most racially segregated of all health care professions”
Why? Common Myths and Misconceptions “Blacks afraid of animals” “They don’t like/value animals” “Don’t like the sciences” “Not as smart as whites” “Afraid of water”
Current Data About 10% of the current US DVM student enrollment is minority 3.3% are Hispanic 3.0% Asian 2.2% African American 0.1% Native American
My Primary Duties Recruiter Educator Veterinarian
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