ACVS Diplomates are invited to register for the virtual Certification Council Information Session on October 7. As part of the proposed governance change to separate certification functions from membership activities, ACVS plans to establish an autonomous Certification Council (council). The council will report to the Board of Regents, but will independently oversee all aspects of […]
MOC records for Diplomates whose certification expires in 2025 must be submitted by November 1, 2025, 11:59 pm (ET). To help you prepare, here is a list of activities that may qualify for activity points toward maintenance of your certification. If you participated in any of these during your maintenance cycle, don’t forget to add […]
Veterinary Surgery is scheduled to migrate to Wiley’s new platform, Research Exchange, in October. Research Exchange is an integrated submission, screening, and peer review platform that aims to improve the publishing process. The platform consists of several modules, including the submission, screening, and review modules. The submission module makes the manuscript upload process easier for […]
As part of the 2022–2027 ACVS strategic plan, multiple working groups were established to move forward some of the identified objectives. Two of those working groups have concluded their work, one is nearing completion, and one is continuing. The Board of Regents (BOR) has approved several initiatives to implement their recommendations. The Working Group to […]
Congratulations to the two new ACVS Fellows! Having trained at an ACVS-approved fellowship training center, ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. Po-Yen Chou, BVM, MVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery Rachel […]
The ACVS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee has created guidelines for ACVS Diplomates who are writing reference letters for residency candidates. When writing reference letters for an excellent candidate, bias can inadvertently be included that can diminish the positive impact of the letter. Guidelines for avoiding bias are available in the ACVS Resource Library.
ACVS congratulates the six recipients of the 2025 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant to attend the ACVS Surgery Summit in Seattle, WA. With funding provided by the ACVS Foundation, the ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant supports the College’s strategic goal of improving surgery residents’ access to continuing education opportunities. The 2025 ACVS Resident Education Travel […]
The American Board of Veterinary Acupuncture (ABVA) and the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) have asked to be recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties as veterinary specialty organizations. Public comments are due no later than August 12, 2025, and must be submitted separately for each request. View background information and instructions for submitting […]
The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) is seeking veterinarians to help in the revision of the Clinical Proficiency Exam (CPE), the fourth and final step of the ECFVG program. This essential project will allow the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to provide a pathway for graduates of non-AVMA Council on Education® (COE) accredited […]
ACVS is saddened by the loss of ACVS Diplomate Allen G. Binnington, who passed on May 24, 2025.
