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 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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ACVS hosted the first of several planned governance update information sessions for Diplomates on Thursday, February 27. The session, facilitated by ACVS Board of Regents Chair Jan Hawkins and ACVS Membership Director Adam Seery, gave an overview and background of the proposed governance change to separate ACVS credentialing functions and membership activities. Diplomates had the […]
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate James F. Biggart III, who passed on January 19, 2025.
More than 910 ACVS Diplomates (36 percent) co-signed the letter to the chair of the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) expressing opposition to the planned American Board of Veterinary Practitioners orthopedic surgery fellowship. ACVS sent the letter to ABVS and will keep Diplomates informed of any new information.
ACVS will inform Diplomates by email later this month that the Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the Board of Regents.
ACVS is thrilled to welcome Karl Storz and Lick Sleeve as our newest Premier Sponsors. ACVS is grateful for their commitment and looks forward to continuing the partnership.
The results from the survey are informative and show a range of resident experiences and expectations about ACVS and training programs. The findings support efforts already underway within the College from the 2022–2027 ACVS Strategic Plan. The data also identifies new activities for ACVS to explore to improve the certification process and support residents at […]
ACVS Diplomates are encouraged to register to attend ACVS’s first governance update information session (registration required) on Thursday, February 27, 7–8 pm (ET) to learn more about this important undertaking. Diplomates will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance during the registration process and the live event. Register
