Native American tribal cultures: implications for veterinary medical education.
This article reviews the literature from veterinary medicine, tribal education, career development, and psychology to focus on the reasons that Native people are currently under-represented in the field of veterinary medicine. Educational implications and recruitment strategies are suggested. Local, state, and national resources are provided to help veterinary medical educators make their programs more culturally competent for Native veterinary students and faculty.
Gelberg
Susan
S
Oregon State Hospital, OR, USA.
Gelberg
Howard
H
D002321:Career Choice; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology*; D014830:Vocational Guidance / Q000379:methods*