Honored Mentor

Eric R. Schertel

...us, and all that he taught us. Dr. Schertel imparts more than surgical knowledge to his residents. He shows them how to be the best professional they can be, not...
Honored Mentor

William A. Lindsay

...to discover a better technique or different approach broadened the learning curve of every resident who trained with him. We are all better thinkers and surgeons having learned from him....
Resource

Private: 2025 Credentials Application Guidelines

The 2025 ACVS Credentials Application Guidelines are available for all current and former residents wishing to submit a credentials application in 2025. Applicants should download and review the Guidelines which...
Honored Mentor

Elizabeth M. Santschi

...appreciative of her support and friendship. Her residents have been lucky to have someone who shows them the thought process preparing for complex surgeries, models integrity and compassion, and makes...
Honored Mentor

Arthur A. Fettig

Dr. Fettig has given so much of his time and knowledge to ACVS and his residents. (He is also great at determining the cause of lameness!)...
Honored Mentor

Patrick T. Colahan

...owe it all to him. I would not have finished my resident research without Dr. Colahan’s help. Dr. Colahan advised and inspired me during my veterinary internship and residency training...
Honored Mentor

Richard L. Rudy (Deceased)

The late Dr. Rudy was a pioneering veterinary surgeon throughout his long career in teaching undergraduates and, later, surgical residents, at Ohio State. Dick Rudy was such an important influence...
Honored Mentor

Amy Kapatkin

...is inspirational and her dedication to teaching is greatly contributing to the field of Orthopedic Surgery. I am forever grateful for her mentorship. Mentoring residents and young faculty are like...