Denk Daniela, Rasotto Roberta, Abbondati Erika, Małek Emilian, Kirschner-Kitz Sarah, Palmieri Chiara
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Histopathology Consultant, Vicenza, Italy.
Vet Ophthalmol. 2025 Apr 16. doi: 10.1111/vop.70019.
The European Society of Veterinary Pathology (ESVP) and the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) DEI Task Force (DEITF) was established to assess and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the European veterinary pathology community. To gain a baseline understanding of DEI challenges and perceptions, an online survey was conducted in March 2024. 208 responses were collected and analyzed alongside feedback from interactive DEI sessions at the annual congress (2024, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain). The results indicated a predominantly female respondent group (66%), an overrepresentation of experienced pathologists (58.7%), and limited ethnic diversity, with 85.6% identifying as White/Caucasian. Key DEI challenges included workplace discrimination, financial disparities in residency programs, language barriers for non-native English speakers, limited neurodiversity accommodations, and a lack of LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. In response, the DEITF has developed a comprehensive set of recommendations outlining actionable strategies for ESVP/ECVP, training centers, and event organizers. These efforts focus on gender identity recognition, neurodiversity and accessibility, and residency experience improvements. Additionally, the DEITF is committed to implementing regular DEI-focused education, workshops, and policy recommendations. Future goals include the development of mentorship programs, the implementation of recommendations for equitable accessibility to professional opportunities, the establishment of DEI-focused scholarships, the integration of inclusive curricula, and advocacy for structural changes within training centers and professional societies to promote standardized policies supporting underrepresented groups. The DEITF actively welcomes collaboration and input from other DEI-focused groups within the field, emphasizing the importance of proactive engagement in fostering a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive veterinary pathology profession.
欧洲兽医病理学会（ESVP）和欧洲兽医病理学家学院（ECVP）的多元化、公平与包容（DEI）特别工作组（DEITF）的成立，旨在评估并推进欧洲兽医病理学界的多元化、公平与包容举措。为了初步了解DEI方面的挑战和认知情况，于2024年3月开展了一项在线调查。共收集到208份回复，并结合年度大会（2024年，西班牙圣洛伦索-德埃斯科里亚尔）互动式DEI会议的反馈进行了分析。结果显示，受访者群体以女性为主（66%），经验丰富的病理学家占比过高（58.7%），种族多样性有限，85.6%的人认定为白人/高加索人。DEI的主要挑战包括职场歧视、住院医师培训项目中的经济差距、非英语母语者的语言障碍、神经多样性方面的便利措施有限以及对LGBTQIA+群体缺乏包容性。作为回应，DEITF制定了一套全面的建议，概述了针对ESVP/ECVP、培训中心和活动组织者的可行动策略。这些努力聚焦于性别认同认可、神经多样性和无障碍环境以及住院医师培训体验的改善。此外，DEITF致力于定期开展以DEI为重点的教育、研讨会和政策建议。未来目标包括制定指导计划、实施有关公平获得专业机会的建议、设立以DEI为重点的奖学金、纳入包容性课程以及倡导培训中心和专业协会进行结构变革，以推动支持代表性不足群体的标准化政策。DEITF积极欢迎该领域其他以DEI为重点的团体进行合作并提供意见，强调积极参与营造更具包容性、多元化和支持性的兽医病理职业的重要性。
