Journey for Teams: Educational Modules

The Journey for Teams Educational Modules empower veterinary team members to explore, discuss, and deepen their understanding of DEI in the workplace. Dive into topics such as psychological safety, cultural responsiveness, generational diversity, and client communication—while building a practical roadmap to advance DEI where you work.

Each volume is comprised of four, 15-minute modules, which can be completed in any order. Choose the topics most pertinent to you and your workplace. The volumes cover these topics:

Educational Modules volume 1:

• The power of diversity
• Unconscious bias
• Psychological safety
• Microaggressions

Educational Modules volume 2:

• Brave spaces
• The art of retention
• The art of recruitment
• Client communication through a DEI lens

Educational Modules volume 3:

• Religious diversity
• Pathway development in veterinary medicine
• Accessibility
• Cultural responsiveness

Educational Modules volume 4:

• Gender diversity and gender identity
• Allyship
• Generational diversity
• Neurodiversity

The Educational Modules series is part of Journey for Teams—a comprehensive and collaborative program that gives every member of the veterinary community a pathway to foster DEI in our workplaces. The program is created by AVMA in conjunction with the Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE).

Educating the whole team 
One of the best ways to bring about lasting change in the workplace is to involve every individual. We encourage teams to engage in the learning process together to promote dialogue and exploration of these key topics.