Diplomates who achieved ACVS certification in 2019 must submit their Maintenance of Certification (MOC) record in CERT to ACVS by November 1, 2024, 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 […]
Phase II examination registration: July 22 Credentials application: August 1 Residency training program registration applications: Opens June 13. Deadline: August 19 Phase I examination registration: Opens September 4. Deadline: October 31 Maintenance of certification: November 1
In support of the strategic plan, ACVS will conduct a survey of residents and candidates. The survey will gauge satisfaction with ACVS, understand the value of current and future services, and provide insights into resident wellness during training. Residents should be on the lookout in early July for an invitation to participate in the survey.
ACVS was recently informed of the passing of Emeritus Diplomate Dennis M. Meagher, who passed on February 20, 2019. Dr. Meagher spent 28 distinguished years sharing his love and knowledge of equine medicine with younger generations.
Phase I Surgical Knowledge Examination: April 7, 2025 Registration opens September 4, 2024. There are no changes to the examination reading list. Phase II Surgical Competency Examination: February 3–4, 2025 Registration opens May 29, 2024. There are no changes to the reading list. The period for journal articles will be updated to reflect the new […]
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 patients in their […]
In January 2024, ACVS notified Diplomates that ACVS reached out to the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) with concerns about the planned formation by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) of an orthopedic surgery fellowship. ABVS met in early March and following the recommendation of the Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee, ABVS is considering […]
ACVS congratulates the newly certified Diplomates on passing the Phase II Surgical Competency Examination in February 2024. 18 certified in large animal surgery 72 certified in small animal surgery The total number of ACVS Diplomates is now 2,519, with approximately 68 percent small animal surgeons and 32 percent large animal surgeons. Lori Agulian, DVM Diplomate, […]
ACVS is pleased to recognize Veterinary Surgery’s top reviewers for their outstanding service and vital contribution to the journal. This honor acknowledges the volume and timeliness of the reviews performed in 2023 by the journal’s Editorial Review Board and ad hoc reviewers.
ACVS is revising the ACVS residency training program definitions in the 2025–2026 ACVS Residency Training Standards and Requirements to include an option for single business multisite residency training programs. Providing an option for this business model will result in additional surgical training opportunities while maintaining ACVS training program standards and enhancing the quality of resident […]
