Award Programs
The ACVS Foundation presents the following awards:
The ACVS Foundation Legends Award recognizes ACVS Diplomates who have developed a surgical or diagnostic procedure of significant value, proven by becoming the treatment or test of choice for a given condition. The procedure is novel, involves advancements in veterinary surgical science, and has withstood the test of time. Even if modified over time, the procedure remains the method of choice for the condition.
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The ACVS Foundation Lynn Wheaton Award recognizes ACVS Diplomates who demonstrate intentional and altruistic social responsibility through their work with a community, association, or other nonprofit organization. The nominee will have given their time and talent to positively impact the quality of life of people or animals and show a generosity of spirit and civic responsibility.
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The Outstanding Surgery Residents’ Awards are presented by the ACVS Foundation to recognize those who have excelled during their residency presentation. Awards are given for Residents’ Forums, scientific poster presentations, and publications in Veterinary Surgery.
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The ACVS/ECVS Resident Speaker Exchange Program awards are presented to ACVS resident award winners who are invited to present at the next ECVS meeting.
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Student Surgery Proficiency Awards are given to selected members of the senior class from each veterinary school in the United States and Canada. The award is given to a student who demonstrates exceptional aptitude through initiative, diagnostic skill, dexterity, and perioperative care of animals undergoing surgery.
