Honored Mentor
Gustave E. Fackelman
Dr. Gustave ‘Bud’ Fackelman was hugely influential in my early career. He immersed me in all things orthopedic: He introduced me to the AO Foundation and its principles, he encouraged...
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Honored Mentor
Kirk L. Wendelburg
...and I’m so very grateful to have trained with him. Dr. Wendelburg has been instrumental in my development as an orthopedic surgeon. Both during my residency and transitioning my early...
Small Animal Topic
Tracheal Collapse
...the following tests are recommended to diagnose the degree of collapse, provide a clear picture of overall health and evaluate your pet: bloodwork to look at overall health chest x-rays...
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Remembering Past President and Honored Mentor Dr. John T. Vaughan
ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. John T. Vaughan, Emeritus Diplomate, who passed on January 13, 2023. Dr. Vaughan was an Honored Mentor and an ACVS...
Honored Mentor
John T. Vaughan (Deceased)
...became clear that he was a very gifted surgeon but in a practical, experienced sort of way. He was an articulate, slow speaker with powerful words. Dr. Vaughan became a...
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Update on formation of ABVP orthopedic surgery fellowship
...Practitioners (ABVP) of an orthopedic surgery fellowship. ABVS met in early March and following the recommendation of the Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee, ABVS is considering creating a recognition for fellowship...
Honored Mentor
Timothy Lescun
...of the box. I am forever grateful for his guidance and friendship. Dr. Lescun has mentored me as an early career surgeon. He is very patient and supportive – he...
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Remembering Alan J. Nixon, BVSc, MS, DACVS
ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Alan J. Nixon, who passed on March 1, 2023. Dr. Nixon was an Emeritus Diplomate and Honored Mentor. Read more...
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ACVS partners with Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition to offer Resident Education Travel Grant pilot program
...the Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition, supports ACVS’s strategic goal of improving residents’ access to continuing education opportunities. In this pilot year, the grant application is open to surgery residents currently...
Small Animal Topic
Portosystemic Shunts
...acids are increased. Bile acids can increase with any liver disease, so high bile acids are not specific to congenital portosystemic shunts. abdominal radiographs abdominal ultrasound (Figure 2) nuclear scintigraphy...
