Diversity & Inclusion Resources

Diversity Resources for Students

Student Clubs on Campus

• AAVMP (Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals): The student chapter of the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals mission is to inspire, empower, and support Asian veterinary professionals internationally while striving to support a veterinary field that reflects the diverse community we serve. (www.aavmp.org)
  
• LVMA (Latinx Veterinary Medical Association): Mission is to empower Latinx students and professionals in the field of Veterinary Medicine and help the field of veterinary medicine serve best serve the entire country and Latinx communities abroad.
• NABV (The National Association for Black Veterinarians): The mission of NABV is to advocate, provide support, and cultivate an inclusive community for people racialize as black in veterinary medicine and empower the Veterinarian community to understand and serve the needs of racialized as black clients and communities. Penn Vet is now an institutional member of NABV.
• PrideSVMC (Pride Veterinary Medical Community): The Student chapter of PrideVMC’s mission is to create a better world for the LGBTQIA+ veterinary community that embraces wellbeing through authenticity of self. Penn Vet is one of nearly 200 academic institutions and corporate partners to sign PrideVMC’s Gender Identity Bill of Rights which affirms the institutions commitment to safety and affirmation of gender expression. 
• VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment): is PennVet's student club funded and supported through SAVMA student government. Contact voice.pennvet@gmail.com to get involved!
  

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National Organizations

National Association for Black Veterinarians: The National Association for Black Veterinarians will work collectively toward a more diverse and inclusive profession for both current and future Black veterinarians.

AAVMC Diversity: The AAVMC affirms the value of diversity within the veterinary medical profession. The membership is committed to incorporating that belief in its actions by advocating the recruitment and retention of underrepresented persons as students and faculty and ultimately fostering their success in veterinary medicine.

Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (VOICE): Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment is a veterinary student-run national organization supporting veterinary school chapters with funding and mentorship.

Broad Spectrum Veterinary: Broad Spectrum Veterinary Student Association’s mission is to connect, support and empower community for LGBT+* students and allies across veterinary education.

Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA): Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association's mission is to promote racial and ethnic diversity, and cultural competency within the veterinary profession so as to better serve a diverse, multicultural society.

Natives at Penn: Formerly known as Six Directions, Natives at Penn is a student-run organization that creates awareness of Native culture, history, and contemporary issues, and enhances the visibility of Native students. Learn more about Natives at Penn...

Native American Veterinary Association (NAVA): The organization was founded in March of 2017 with the purpose of building a network of support for Native American veterinary professionals and to encourage Native American students to follow the path to this wonderful profession. Our goals include increasing the membership of Native American veterinary professionals and other non-native affiliates who share interest in our mission. We in NAVA are excited to hear the voices of fellow Native people in the veterinary community and to share our challenges as well as our triumphs. Contact egalban@vet.upenn.edu for more information.

BlackDVM Network: BlackDVM Network is a community to empower and support Black veterinary professionals (students, doctors, nurses, assistants).

PrideVMC: PrideVMC prioritizes creating a better world for the LGBTQ+ veterinary community.

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Additional Penn Student Resources

• School-Affiliated Organizations: Penn organizations supporting diversity affiliated with schools
• Diversity Organizations at Penn affiliated with Resource Centers
• Religious Organizations at the University of Pennsylvania
• The LGBT Center at Penn

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Supporting Individuals & Self

• Office for Students: The Office for Students serves as a hub for admissions, academics, and finances at Penn Vet. Additional information can be found on academic year Canvas pages.
  • Meet the Student Affairs team...
    
• Weingarten Learning Resources Center: The Weingarten Center provides academic support services and programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at Penn.
  • Learn more about the Weingarten Learning Resources Center...
• Career Development: Penn Vet Career Services is open to students from all four years of their veterinary education, in all stages of career exploration.
  • Find out how you can make use of the Career Development Office...
  • Want to get even more help? You can also explore Penn's Career Services Office...
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): CAPS is the home of counseling and psychological health resources for UPenn students.
  • Get in touch with CAPS...
• International Student & Scholar Services: ISSS advances global engagement at the University of Pennsylvania and affiliated hospitals by offering inclusive, innovative, and impactful immigration and integration services.
  • Learn how ISSS can help you...
• The Penn Graduate Student Center: The Graduate Student Center provides community spaces and services to UPenn's graduate students.
  • Learn about GSC at Penn...
• The Family Center: Are you a Penn Vet student AND a parent? This a great resource for you at Penn. 
  • Learn more about the Family Center...

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University of Pennsylvania Resources for Faculty & Staff

• Penn Vet's Office of Faculty Affairs & Diversity: The Office for Faculty Affairs and Diversity aims to make Penn Vet a more welcoming and diverse institution by devising strategies for attracting exceptional scholars and students, and nurturing their development. Read more...

• Reports - Progress, Minority, & Gender Equity: University Action plan for faculty diversity & inclusion, Progress reports on faculty inclusion and equity show School of Veterinary Medicine statistics. Read more... 

• Greenfield Intercultural Center at Penn: At the GIC, we embrace intersections of identity. Home can include many places and people! Penn is committed to this understanding with the support of many cultural resource centers in addition to Greenfield Intercultural Center (GIC), such as The Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH), the LGBT Center, The Penn Women's Center, The Center for Hispanic Excellence: La Casa Latina, Makuu: The Black Cultural Center, and PennCAP all housed within the Division of the Vice Provost for University Life. Learn more about the Greenfield Center...

• University Council Committee on Diversity and Equity: The Committee on Diversity and Equity aids Penn in fostering and taking full advantage of its diversity as well as in strengthening ties across all boundaries to enrich and enliven the campus community. Read more about the University Council Committee on Diversity and Equity...
• Women of Color at Penn (WOCAP): WOCAP is a community of remarkable volunteers who come together to celebrate and promote causes that impact women. Read more about Women of Color at Penn...
  
• The LGBT Center: The primary activities of the Center are outreach and education, supportive services for individuals and campus organizations, including network facilitation, and advocacy for sensitive, inclusive University policies and practices. Learn more about UPenn's LGBT Center...
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally Employees at Penn (LEAP)
  

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University of Pennsylvania Resources for Faculty & Staff