Table 4.
Panel discussion outcomes of the DEI webinar.
| Statements | General outcomes |
|---|---|
| Is DEI an easy to talk about topic? | - DEI is a cultural issue and it is challenging to get to the root cause - We do not know what we do not investigate |
| Which support programs are most effective in improving DEI in the veterinary profession? | - Dedicated lectures - Programs that create opportunities for conversations - AVMA Brave Space certificate program |
| Do DEI support programs need to focus mainly on the leading generation or the future generation? | - Students are the future profession, but they need examples from leaders in the profession to create role models and the future generation too. - In BVLGBT+ often the students on the committee drive the change. |