Honored Mentor

Stephen W. Crane

...and internship programs. At a time when the generalist surgeon was the norm, he envisioned a future where specialized surgical faculty would develop pioneering diagnostic methods and surgical treatment and...
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...
Honored Mentor

Richard E. Doran (Deceased)

...the most important aspect of his mentorship, in addition to his friendship and trust, was how to relate to clients and the importance of earning their trust. 1953 – 2013...
Honored Mentor

Charles E. DeCamp

...friend when we needed a true friend. Thank you, Charlie. ACVS mentorship is a highly privileged relationship. I am sure I have taken away far more professionally, from the observations...
Honored Mentor

D. Scott Taylor (Deceased)

My internship year with Dr. Taylor will remain in my memory as one of the best years of my life. He opened my eyes to the amazing world of surgery...
Small Animal Topic

Osteoarthritis in Cats

...often cannot be identified in cats and the disease is less understood than dogs. Affected Joints Hip Stifle (knee) Tarsus (ankle) Elbow Older cats or obese cats are most commonly...
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Volunteer With ACVS

...and makes recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding reinstatement of formerly board-certified individuals and hardship extension requests. Committee meetings: MCC business is conducted primarily using Zoom or MS Teams...
Honored Mentor

David A. Allen

...residency and after my residency has made me the surgeon I am today. I will be forever grateful for his guidance and friendship. Dr. Dave Allen profoundly influenced my life...
Large Animal Topic

Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate

...the mouth during exhalation instead of through the nose. When the horse swallows, the soft palate and epiglottis relationship usually returns to normal and the horse can then proceed without...