Hamzianpour Negar, Thomas Akin
Small Animal Specialist Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
AKD Solutions, London, England, UK.
Vet Ophthalmol. 2025 Jul 23. doi: 10.1111/vop.70043.
Writing this article feels challenging yet essential. Although it might be easier to remain silent, I believe that silence is not an option when it comes to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)-a topic I am deeply passionate about. In ophthalmology, a field that relies heavily on visual patterns, DEI encourages us to look beyond the familiar. As a British Persian woman, a mother, an immigrant, and a veterinary ophthalmologist, I feel a strong urge to start a conversation that challenges assumptions and fosters growth. By sharing my perspective, I hope to inspire you to approach DEI with enthusiasm, recognizing its value both personally and professionally. In writing this, I've had the privilege of collaborating with Akin Thomas, chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of AKD Solutions, an international learning and development consultancy with expertise in DEI. Akin's extensive experience across various industries has helped organizations move beyond viewing DEI as a mere checkbox, embracing it instead as a transformational approach that unlocks potential in individuals and organizations alike. Together, we aim to spark meaningful change, particularly in veterinary ophthalmology, where DEI has been underexplored but is urgently needed.
撰写这篇文章既充满挑战又至关重要。尽管保持沉默可能更容易，但我认为，在涉及多元化、平等和包容性（DEI）这个我深感兴趣的话题时，沉默并非选项。在严重依赖视觉模式的眼科领域，DEI鼓励我们超越熟悉的范畴去看待问题。作为一名英裔波斯女性、一位母亲、一名移民以及一名兽医眼科医生，我深感有必要开启一场挑战固有观念并促进成长的对话。通过分享我的观点，我希望能激发你们满怀热情地对待DEI，认识到它在个人和职业方面的价值。在撰写本文过程中，我有幸与AKD Solutions的首席执行官兼创始人阿金·托马斯合作，AKD Solutions是一家在DEI方面具有专业知识的国际学习与发展咨询公司。阿金在各个行业的丰富经验，帮助各组织不再将DEI仅仅视为一个形式上的要求，而是将其作为一种变革性方法来接受，这种方法能释放个人和组织的潜力。我们共同致力于引发有意义的变革，尤其是在兽医眼科领域，在那里DEI一直未得到充分探索，但却迫切需要。
