Honored Mentor
Gary W. Ellison
...a large number of my former residents as an ACVS honored mentor. Like most new residents I was like a deer in the headlight when I started out. I was...
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Honored Mentor
Timothy Lescun
...situation in a thoughtful and logical way. He continuously teaches house officers and residents to take time to think while also being efficient. He also clearly cares deeply about each...
Honored Mentor
Paul A. Manley
...image of an exceptional surgeon; compassionate to patients, technically perfect, collegial to residents and colleagues, and an example of excellence to the profession of veterinary orthopedic surgery. I have always...
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Strengthening the Board of Regents and Officer sections of the bylaws
...for filling vacancies in officer roles, including automatic succession to chair and president and appointments for president-elect and treasurer roles based on recommendations from the Nominating Committee. These amendments ensure...
Honored Mentor
Louise Southwood
...Southwood fostered my love of emergency surgery. She is always available to her residents when they need guidance with surgical procedures or case management. She pushes her residents to grow...
Honored Mentor
Charles W. Smith (Deceased)
...to students and residents at North Carolina State University. 1940 – 2018 Mentoring veterinary students, interns, and surgery residents is one of the most rewarding experiences that I have been...
Honored Mentor
Jose L. Bracamonte
Joe has been instrumental in the training of many residents and students. Joe’s positive attitude and commitment to teaching inspire all his students to attain their maximum potential. I have...
Honored Mentor
Harry W. Boothe
...as an ACVS diplomate. I appreciate the opportunity to share my experiences with the talented surgical residents with whom I have had the joy to interact over the years. Mentoring...
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2026 ACVS Board of Regents election nominations–deadline March 25, 2026
ACVS Nominating Committee Chair Jan Hawkins, DVM, DACVS, recently announced the annual call for nominations for president-elect and regents. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5...
Honored Mentor
Cheryl S. Hedlund
...practice with purpose. Even more importantly though, she molded me into a great clinician and teacher to my students, interns, and now residents. I hope one day to become even...
