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 […]
Call for papers for a virtual issue of Veterinary Surgery devoted to surgical approaches to thoracic pathology Submission deadline: December 31, 2025 Areas of interest as related to thoracic pathology include advances in surgical techniques, biomechanics, clinical diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, genetics, kinematics, morbidity/mortality, pathophysiology, prevention, rehabilitation, surgical anatomy, surgical instrumentation, and tissue engineering. For consideration, manuscripts […]
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 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.
ACVS has begun a detailed review of the Constitution and Bylaws to determine what updates need to be made to facilitate the separation of certification functions and membership activities. Opportunities where ACVS can modernize the Constitution and Bylaws to meet current governance best practices, simplify the language, and ensure ACVS can respond quickly and effectively […]
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 Board 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 […]
