Diversity Appreciation Week (3/27 – 3/31)

 Mark your calendars for the very first Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Diversity Appreciation Week (3/27 – 3/31) sponsored by the 2026 Student Government Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chairs, SAVMA, VOICE and the Student Leaders for Inclusive Excellence. During this week of celebration, we are highlighting the diversity that enriches our college every day. The planning committee is united in our goal to promote an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect for all individuals in our profession. While working towards this goal, our individual paths and experiences may be filled with moments of trial, triumph, and camaraderie. These are the very moments that make us proud and strong members of the OSU CVM community.

Join us in celebrating these experiences by learning about the unique journeys of our speakers and ways we can help our profession reflect the diversity of our clients. We will be culminating this week of celebration with a talent show highlighting our incredible students and professors (see schedule of events for sign up). We are proud to be part of one of the most diverse veterinary student bodies in the country and hope you can join us in celebrating what it means to be a Buckeye!

Women in Vet Med and Equity
3/27 Monday @12pm

Dr. Garza is a small animal veterinarian at Firehouse Animal Health Center in Round Rock, Texas. She graduated with her DVM from the University of Texas A&M. We are honored to hear her perspective on women working in the field of veterinary medicine, and on the appreciation of equity within the workplace.

Diversity in Veterinary Medicine: The Story of One BIPOC Vet
3/29 Wednesday @12pm

Jean-Yin Tan, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM-LAIM, is an equine internal medicine specialist and faculty member at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jean-Yin Tan was the Chair of the AAEP DEI Taskforce, a member of the AAVMC-AVMA Commission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Profession, the ACVIM DEI Taskforce, and now a member of the ACVIM DEI Strategic Planning Taskforce. We are excited to have Dr. Jean-Yin Tan with us to discuss her background, her path to becoming an equine veterinarian, and the need for diversity within the field of equine medicine and the veterinary profession.

Being Part of the 7% in Veterinary Medicine-The lessons I Have Learned
3/30 Thursday @12pm

“Veterinary medicine is a predominantly white profession. The 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 93.3% of US veterinarians identify as White. I’ll discuss my journey to and through vet med, including surprises and disappointments. We’ll also talk about possible ways to move forward in veterinary medicine!”

Dr. Moyal is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Chief of the Primary Care Surgery Service at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from City University of New York-Queens College and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University. After completing her internship, her work focused on emergency medicine and surgery. Dr. Moyal taught veterinary interns in specialty practice until she transitioned into primary care working at two high-volume hospitals in the NYC area. She joined the faculty at Cornell in 2020.

As a first-generation American, Dr. Moyal is committed to changing the face of veterinary medicine to represent all communities. A former college athlete, Dr. Moyal enjoys Olympic weightlifting and functional fitness. She also moonlighted as Dr. Turmoyal, a roller derby player with San Diego Derby United!

Spanish Veterinary Terminology
3/31 Friday @12pm

Dr. Raphael Malbrue and Dr. Carmen Arsuaga of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be presenting a lunch lecture on Spanish Veterinary Terminology in celebration of OSU CVM Diversity Appreciation Week. This lecture is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning Spanish veterinary terms. This lunch lecture is for CVM community fun and personal development. No prior knowledge in Spanish is required. Lunch will be provided to those who RVSP at the appropriate time.

SAVMA Talent Show
March 30th, from 6 – 8 PM, at Threes Above High
Please fill out the form below to RSVP as a spectator or contestant:
https://forms.gle/6qLMQZFs9YKFYD266
1st place: $100 VISA Gift Card
2nd place: $75 VISA Gift Card
3rd place: $50 VISA Gift Card
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to CVM-DEIB@osu.edu. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!