Native American Experience and Veterinary Medicine
ThisĀ course will explore various facets of this intersection between Native American culture and veterinary medicine.
By exploring respectful language and cultural awareness, client engagement techniques, and how to build an inclusive practice, we will explore best practices for inclusivity and equity for both clients and colleagues.
get the course!After participating in this course, you'll be able to:
Identify respectful terminology for and about Native Americans and know which terms to avoid.
Discuss common myths about Native Americans and be able to dispel misconceptions with empathy and data.
Describe methods for building connections to Native Americans and several ways to build inclusive or inviting practices for Native people.
About the Presenter
Ā Evelyn Galban, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Dr. Galban, a proud member of the Washoe and Mono Lake Paiute nations, is a distinguished alumna of Cornell University (Class of '98, '02, '06). Her academic journey began with a focus on emerging avian disease, culminating in a Master of Wildlife Science degree. Following this, she pursued her passion for veterinary medicine, embarking on a journey that led her to a small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and eventually to a residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Returning to Penn Vet, Dr. Galban is now the Section Chief and Associate Professor in Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, while taking on the responsibilities of Director of House Officers and Associate Medical Director at Ryan Hospital. Her expertise and research interests span a broad spectrum, encompassing 3D medicine, cutting-edge minimally invasive brain and spinal cord surgical techniques, the exploration of biomarkers for CNS diseases, and the fascinating realm of comparative and clinical neurology within zoological settings.
Beyond her pioneering work in the field of veterinary medicine, Dr. Galban is also celebrated as the founder of the Native American Veterinary Association, demonstrating her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the profession.
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1.0 Hour of RACE-Approved CE Credit
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