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2023 ACVS Diplomates’ Annual Business Meeting

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.

Survey findings suggest Diplomates support DEI efforts

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.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) deadline reminder

Diplomates who achieved ACVS certification in 2018 must submit their MOC record in CERT to ACVS 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 animal surgery). […]

Upcoming residency and examination deadlines

Phase II examination registration: July 31 Credentials application: August 1 Resident training log: August 1 Phase I examination registration: October 31   Resident Hub

Now open: 2024 Phase II examination registration and 2023 credentials application

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 […]

New ACVS Founding Fellow

June 30, 2023 ACVS is excited to announce a new ACVS Founding Fellow. ACVS Founding Fellows are remarkable leaders in their respective fields as evidenced by their exemplary training, robust experience, innovative research, and committed practice. They continue to devote a significant portion of their professional effort in seeking to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate […]

New ACVS Founding Fellows and Fellow

ACVS is excited to announce three new ACVS Founding Fellows. ACVS Founding Fellows are remarkable leaders in their respective fields as evidenced by their exemplary training, robust experience, innovative research, and committed practice. They continue to devote a significant portion of their professional effort in seeking to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients in their […]