Remembering ACVS Diplomate Frank Borostyankoi
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Diplomate Frank Borostyankoi, who passed on July 18, 2024.
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Diplomates’ priorities made clear with the member needs assessment
The 2024 ACVS member needs assessment made Diplomates’ priorities clear: connection and community recognition of the veterinary surgery specialty resident and Diplomate well-being These priorities give ACVS direction toward the initiatives, programs, and services to explore for possible implementation. Here is some of what responding Diplomates shared. Many expressed an interest in an online community […]
Two ACVIM courses open to ACVS Diplomates and veterinary surgery residents
The following two courses, offered by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, are open to ACVS Diplomates and veterinary surgery residents. Updates on Urothelial Carcinoma Update on Neuromuscular Disorders
Resident hotel discount
Did you know? ACVS residents receive discounted Surgery Summit registration and hotel rates. Discounted room rates at the Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown are currently only available to ACVS residents, on a first come, first served basis. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown 77 E Polk St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: (602) 710-1240 Room […]
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Mary L. Dulisch
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Mary L. Dulisch, who passed on June 16, 2024. Dr. Dulisch was one of the first women to achieve the status of ACVS Diplomate.
ACVS announces ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant recipients
ACVS congratulates the recipients of the ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant for the 2024 ACVS Surgery Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Anya M. Morrissey, BVetMed, MRCVS (small animal surgery resident) Pedro J. Olivencia-Morell, DVM (small animal surgery resident) Brittany A. Veerasammy, BVM&S, MS, MRCVS (large animal surgery resident) The 2024 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant, offered […]
ACVS and Diplomate commitment to residents continues
To support the College’s strategic plan, ACVS convened in 2023 a working group to propose resident well-being guidelines. The well-being working group is investigating established policies from other organizations with the goal of creating guidelines specific to the needs of ACVS-registered residency training programs and surgery residents. To inform its efforts, the well-being working group […]
2024 ACVS member needs assessment garners exceptionally high participation
Forty-six percent of ACVS Diplomates participated in the recent member needs assessment, a remarkably high response rate according to the Institute for Association and Nonprofit Research, the research firm that conducted the assessment survey on behalf of ACVS. The exceptional response demonstrates the interest ACVS Diplomates have in the future of the College. ACVS is […]
Upcoming residency and certification deadlines
Phase II examination registration: July 22 Credentials application: August 1 Residency training program registration applications: Opens June 13. Deadline: August 19 Phase I examination registration: Opens September 4. Deadline: October 31 Maintenance of certification: November 1
Upcoming resident needs assessment survey
In support of the strategic plan, ACVS will conduct a survey of residents and candidates. The survey will gauge satisfaction with ACVS, understand the value of current and future services, and provide insights into resident wellness during training. Residents should be on the lookout in early July for an invitation to participate in the survey.
