Researchers at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville are currently recruiting participants for a research study examining wellness and diversity, equity, and inclusion in US Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. The study involves completing an interest survey (less than 5 minutes). Depending on your role, participation will involve one 60-90 minute focus group online via Zoom, OR participate in one 60-minute interview. Participation is confidential. If you have questions, contact the researchers at plinden@utk.edu or lwiborg1@utk.edu.
For focus group participants ($50 Amazon gift card compensation), we are seeking:
- Current students enrolled in Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.
- Faculty, students, and staff who are providing mental health and wellness services for students currently enrolled in Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.
- Veterinarians who have graduated from a College of Veterinary Medicine since 2017.
For interview participants, we are seeking:
- Veterinarians who have voluntarily left the clinical veterinary profession to pursue a different career.
- Student wellness leaders in US Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.
Complete the research interest form at ivm.utk.edu OR scan the QR Code
IRB NUMBER: UTK IRB-22-06886-XM
IRB APPROVAL DATE: 11/20/2023