|Articles|June 20, 2023

3 Must-reads in honor of Pride Month

3 articles highlighting the LGBTQIA+ community in veterinary medicine

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Happy Pride Month! We have been celebrating all month long, and to give a recap of some of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content we have featured, here are 3 articles.

From the advantages of coming out in veterinary medicine to pointers on becoming more inclusive—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!

Life after coming out in veterinary medicine: A veterinary professional shares how this experience has enriched her personal and professional life.
Let’s get one thing straight—I’m not!: dvm360 chief veterinary officer, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, celebrates Pride Month with tips on being more inclusive.
LGBTQIA+ experiences, bottlenecks, and hopes for the future in veterinary medicine: Various LGBTQIA+ veterinary experts discuss an array of topics, from promoting a safe work environment to encouraging staff to be their authentic selves plus more.

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