ACVS Information Brochure

July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – The ACVS

• About the ACVS
• History
• The College Seal
• Mission
• Objectives of the College
• Organizational Structure
• Policy on Patenting Surgical Procedures

Chapter 2 –Membership in the ACVS

• Requirements for Admission
• Membership Categories
• Maintenance of Membership
• Guidelines for the Use of Diplomate Status
• Resources for Publicizing Diplomate Status

Chapter 3 –ACVS Residency Program

• Veterinary Surgery Residency Program
• Program Description
• Residency Program Overview Checklist
• Participation of the Diplomate
• Documentation of Training by the Resident
• List of Documents and Forms Used
• Instructions for Completing Forms
• Submission of Documentation for Annual Evaluation
• List of Suggestions for Residency Documentation/Credentials Submission
• Forms for Residency Documentation
• Approved Journals List

Chapter 4 –Credentials Application

• Instructions for Submitting Credentials
• Checklist
• Credentials Application
• Letter of Reference Form

Chapter 5 –Certification Examination

• Description
• Examination Fees
• Examination Reading List

Chapter 6 –Appeal Procedure

Chapter 7 –Research Grants

• Surgeon-in-Training Grant
• Diplomate Clinical Research Grant
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Research Grant
• Annual Progress Report
• Humane Care and Use of Animals

Chapter 8 –Awards Programs

• ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement
• ACVS Merit Award
• Al & Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award
• Surgical Resident Awards
• Student Proficiency in Surgery Awards

Chapter 9 –College Activities

• College Calendar
• Symposia Dates
• Address Changes
• Whom to Contact

The information contained in this brochure is a summary only and does not represent all of the rules and regulations that govern the College.  Individuals are encouraged to contact the ACVS office for further details.