Outstanding Surgery Residents’ Awards The annual Outstanding Surgery Residents’ Awards competition at the ACVS Surgery Summit encourages the development of clinically important research and the dissemination of the results of these investigations, particularly those conducted by surgery residents. ACVS residents receive awards for presentations at the Residents’ Forums and Scientific Poster Presentations. In addition, ACVS […]
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) recently announced the election results for the new president-elect and two new members of the ACVS Board of Regents. President-elect is Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS); small animal regent is Laurent P. Guiot, DVM, DECVS, DACVS (Small Animal); and […]
Germantown, MD, October 12, 2023 – The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS, the College) and the ACVS Foundation announced the recipients of five prestigious awards at the recent 2023 ACVS Surgery Summit in Louisville, KY: the ACVS Merit Award, the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement, the Al and Carolyn Schiller Distinguished Service Award, […]
Diplomates certified by ACVS in 2018 must submit their maintenance of certification (MOC) record to ACVS in CERT by November 1, 2023, 11:59 pm (ET). Diplomates must document a total of 100 activity points. A minimum of 70 activity points must be in the Diplomate’s respective specialty of certification (e.g., small animal surgery or large […]
The 2022–2027 ACVS strategic plan has four strategic objectives. One is to focus on excellence in continuing education (CE). In May 2023, ACVS conducted a CE needs assessment survey to determine how to improve the quality of and access to ongoing training for Diplomates and residents. Drawing on survey responses, ACVS is taking deliberate steps […]
ACVS is pleased to announce the new virtual themed issue of Veterinary Surgery, 3D Printing: A Noteworthy Instrument for Veterinary Surgeons. Three-dimensional printers are a ubiquitous component of contemporary culture. In this issue, you’ll read about the latest uses of 3D printing in the ever-progressing field of veterinary surgery.
The 2023 ACVS Diplomates’ Annual Business Meeting will be held October 12, 11:45 am–12:45 pm, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Diplomates will receive an email by September 28 with additional information and instructions on accessing the business meeting reports.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee fielded a Diplomate survey in August 2021 to measure the demographic makeup of the College. Findings were recently published online in JAVMA and suggest that many respondents consider DEI to be an important initiative to promote in the College.
All eligible individuals can submit credentials applications and register for the Phase II examination. Refer to the links below for additional information and note that there are separate deadlines and fees for the credentials application and for examination registration. Credentials Application Credentials applications can now be submitted through CERT. Detailed instructions about application requirements is […]
