Mission Statement
iHELP’s primary mission for Veterinary Medicine is to increase the number of Blacks in the veterinary medicine profession.
Vision Statement
To support Blacks in veterinary medicine profession by:
- Providing high-quality professional development
- Educating students about career choices
- Educating teachers and guidance counselors about careers in veterinary medicine profession
- Providing educational opportunities and experiential learning opportunities for students
Strategic Goals
Development: membership (both individual and institutional), conferences, grants, and sponsorships
Take steps to redress the underrepresentation of Blacks in healthcare educational programs, healthcare leadership through advocacy, education and training specifically tailored for Black students pre-K-12, pre-healthcare programs in HBCUs;
Provide a network mentoring opportunities at the professional and pre-professional level
Provide internships and clinical experiences for pre-professional
Provide scholarships for pre-vet students
Work with public and provide schools that are interested in designing and executing plans to educate Black students about healthcare careers
Build a network of individuals and organizations that advocates for increasing the number of Blacks in healthcare at every level and profession.
Provide career planning and advice to professionals and pre-professionals
Provide online resources – current research, application and admissions information, outreach
