ACVS leadership received a response from the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) to the letter of objection from ACVS Diplomates about the planned American College of Veterinary Practitioners orthopedic surgery fellowship. ABVS supports recognition of veterinary fellowships and has convened a subcommittee to draft a proposal to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The […]
A primary objective of ACVS’s strategic plan is to maximize awareness and recognition of veterinary surgery and the ACVS Diplomate credential. To achieve this, ACVS last month launched an effort to replace the current brand with one that resonates with and is relevant and relatable to animal owners, Diplomates, residents, and other veterinary professionals. Partnering with Illinois-based […]
Applications are being accepted for 2025 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grants to attend the ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle, WA. The application is open to surgery residents training at all ACVS-registered training programs. Five recipients will be selected. Applications are due June 1. Selected recipients will be notified on June 19. 2025 ACVS Resident Education […]
The meeting will be held as a hybrid congress meeting in 2025. Join your ECVS colleagues for scientific programs and social events. Registration is now open.
Dr. Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro, director of the Residency Program Compliance Committee, will host an information session for current and aspiring program directors on Wednesday, April 30, 7–8 pm (ET). Dr. Gutierrez-Nibeyro will review the differences between the three training program definitions (independent single-site, independent multisite, and collaborative) and discuss how to determine the best fit for […]
The ACVS certification staff wants all Diplomates maintaining certification to have a smooth audit experience. Here are some common corrections requested during an MOC record audit and how you can address them now. MOC records submitted with duplicate activities. Review your MOC record activities; if you find a duplicate or possible duplicate, submit a help desk ticket for […]
ACVS congratulates the newly certified Diplomates on passing the Phase II Surgical Competency Examination in February 2025. 26 certified in large animal surgery 62 certified in small animal surgery 1 dual-certified in large animal surgery and small animal surgery The total number of ACVS Diplomates is now 2,597, with approximately 68 percent small animal […]
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 2024 by the journal’s Editorial Review Board members and ad hoc reviewers.
ACVS Nominating Committee Chair Ron McLaughlin, DVM, DVSc, DACVS, recently announced the annual call for nominations for president-elect and regents. The deadline to submit nominations is 5 pm (ET), Friday, April 4, 2025. As ACVS pursues an updated governance structure that separates certification functions from membership activities, Dr. McLaughlin explained, the responsibilities of the president-elect […]
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