ACVS Residency Program Guidelines and Documentation 

ACVS Residency Program Guidelines 2008-2009 (PDF format) - All residents beginning programs between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009 must follow these requirements. This PDF document contains the following information:

• Veterinary Surgery Residency Program
• Program Description
• Residency Program Overview Checklist
• Participation of the Diplomate
• Documentation of Training by the Resident
• Resident Training Log - web-based documentation program
• Program Director's Statement - NEW version in 2008
  • Program Director's Statement - Form 1a (pdf)
  • Program Director's Statement - Form 1a - Word version (contains form fields for easy completion of form)
• Registration of Resident Advisor
  • Registration of Resident Advisor - Form 1b (pdf)
  • Registration of Resident Advisor - Form 1b - Word version (contains form fields for easy completion of form)
• Large and Small Animal Curricula
• Approved Journals List

Changes in 2008:

• The Program Director's Statement has been revised. There are three questions on page 2 of the form that must be answered for all residents whose programs begin July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009.