What is the blendVETÂ Achiever program?
The blendVET x Hills Student Achiever Cohort is a 10-week interactive online program with self-paced modules and live facilitations.
You will explore DEIB-focused communication, leadership, and allyship topics within the veterinary field. You will also gain access to our private community platform, where you can engage with current and previous blendVET students, complete program challenges, and attend live events.
This course is RACE-approved and offers a unique opportunity to network and gain insight into the inclusive progression of veterinary medicine.
Enroll now to learn how you can be the change you want to see in veterinary medicine.
This program is sponsored by our friends at Hills Pet Nutrition!
Enrollment is open until May 15th! Don’t miss your chance.
The blendVET Hills 2024 Summer Student Achiever Cohort
Enrollment is open until June 1st, 2024! Don’t miss your chance.
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Why Join the blendVETÂ Achiever Cohort?
- blendVET provides the first and ONLY Veterinary-Curated DEIB content in the nation!
- Enrich and Deepen Your Understanding of DEIB aspects and their application within veterinary medicine!
- Develop Communicative Skills critical to ever-evolving societal conditions!
- Equip Yourself with Tools that support your well-being and how to understand the well-being of others!
- Aid in Motivating Your classmates and team members to advance upon their cultural surroundings and energize the workplace!
What’s Included in the blendVET Achiever Cohort?
Virtual Programming
2.5-hour Cohort Orientation providing the background to why DEIB is important in Veterinary Medicine and what you can expect from your program.
Post-program session to discuss best practices and ways forward for sustainability.
Continuing Education Credits
 Seven (7) RACE-approved self-paced virtual DEIB modules accessed through The Community, a virtual blendVET networking platform to engage with current and previous blendVET students.”
 Individual, post-module, Online Quiz/Assessment.
Facilitated Enrichment sessions
Three (3)Â Virtual Facilitated sessions to allow for a deeper understanding of selected program content.
Supplemental reading, Resources, Activities, and Self-reflection assignments to accompany each module.
Module Overview
Build Relationships - Breaking Down Barriers & Building Common Ground: The Culture of Communication
Build Relationships - Building Cultural Humility and Communication Skills with the LatinX Community
Leadership - The Bottom Line is Color Blind: The Case for Diversity in Veterinary Leadership
Equity- Defining the “E” in DEI: Equity Essentials
Education - Inclusivity for All: Fair & Impartial Equality for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Navigating the Unknown - The Missing Link: Wellness & Oppression
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging - Allyship in the Veterinary Workforce: Understanding the LGBTQIA Experience
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging - LGBTQIA+ & Allyship
Additional Benefits:
- A total of 7.0 RACE-approved CE credit hours received upon program completion
- blendVET Achiever Certificate and Certification badge for credentialed display on social media sites, etc.
- blendVET Community access is provided through an online learning management system
- Access to DEIB Best practices, techniques, and ways of application through ongoing community discussions
- Create lasting connections with other blendVETÂ Achiever graduates & community members!
Through the application of newly-learned DEIB techniques, the blendVET Achiever program is your pathway to becoming future Blendvet Champions in your veterinary organization!Â
Ready to get started?
Enrollment is open until May 15th! Don’t miss your chance.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can any student join the blendVETx Hills Student Achiever program?Â
Yes, This program is open to ALL Veterinary Students!Â
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How much does this program cost?
For you? Nothing! This summer student cohort is being sponsored by our generous friends at Hills Pet Nutrition, and you will receive our entire 10-week program (valued at $1200) at no cost.
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How many live or facilitated sessions are included, and are RACE approved?
The program has five live sessions scheduled: the program orientation, three in-depth facilitated module sessions, and a post-program workshop. Live sessions are not RACE-approved, as they are intended for discussion in a psychologically safe space.
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How should I structure my schedule for the live interactive or facilitated sessions?
All 60 to 90-minute sessions are held at 7 PM EST with corresponding dates listed in the cohort syllabus and provided 30 days before the start of the cohort.
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How long do I have to complete the course?
Online programming will commence at each respective cohort's designated end and start dates. However, program modules are self-paced.
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How will my credits be received?
blendVET Achiever certificates, badges, and RACE-approved credit hours will be emailed to each cohort participant. It is the sole responsibility of the participant to submit any necessary documentation to their regional license-governing body.
