The ACVS Job Analysis Survey was sent to all Diplomates in early December. This survey would not be possible without the participation of multiple ACVS Diplomate volunteers.
The survey evaluates the knowledge and skills required to perform the job of a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Survey data will be used to evaluate ACVS resident training requirements, the Phase I Surgical Knowledge Examination, and the Phase II Surgical Competency Examination.
Job Analysis Committee members reviewed and updated the job task and knowledge statements, Phase II examination categories, and the survey instrument. Additional Diplomates participated in reviews of the updated statements and survey drafts. The Job Analysis Committee will also evaluate the aggregate data from the survey and work with the Examination Committee to develop updated blueprints for the Phase I and Phase II examinations.
Thank you to the ACVS Diplomates involved in the process!
Job Analysis Committee
Chris Byron, large animal (LA) subgroup chair
Cat MacPhail, small animal (SA) subgroup chair
Steve Adair, LA member
Alan Cross, SA member
Robert Hardie, SA member
Avtar Jandi, SA member
Shawn Mattson, LA member
Alison Morton, LA member
Mary Ann “Rad” Radlinsky, SA member
Shannon Reed, LA member
Michael Tillson, SA member
Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, LA member
Brett Woodie, LA member
Additional ACVS Diplomate participants
Mackenzie Adams
Valeria Albanese
Shannon Connard
Mathew Gerard
Catherine Loughin
Lauren Luedke
Mary Ann Nieves
Walter Renberg
Donna Shettko
Gary Spodnick
Todd Thomas
Jarred Williams
Megan Williams
Diplomates are encouraged to complete the ACVS Job Analysis Survey. Check your email for the invitation and survey link. Please contact Kimberly Soehnlein at ksoehnlein@acvs.org or (301)916-0200 x104 with any questions.
