Diplomates are encouraged to consider two leadership opportunities.   In February, ACVS will call for nominations for president-elect and regents and call for applications for Certification Council (council) positions. Appointment to the council is contingent upon ACVS membership approval in the coming months of the proposed bylaws that would establish the council. ACVS will begin the application process before the membership vote to allow prospective council members to plan to […]

Over the last few months, ACVS has highlighted necessary and suggested Constitution and Bylaws amendments that support the proposed governance change. The amendments aim to improve clarity, strengthen governance practices, and ensure that the bylaws remain focused on essential structure and authority while operational details are managed through board-approved policy. This article provides details on […]

The live question-and-answer session during the recent Diplomates’ town hall session at the Surgery Summit raised several important questions about the proposed new governance structure. Members were particularly interested in how the financial separation between the Certification Council and the Board of Regents would work since the Board of Regents will retain fiduciary responsibility for […]

The live question-and-answer session during the recent Diplomates’ town hall session at the Surgery Summit raised several important questions about the proposed new governance session, including how membership categories and eligibility would be defined. Defining certification independent from membership With the separation of certification functions from membership activities, ACVS must define certification criteria independent from […]