2027 Surgery Summit
The ACVS laboratory program is accepting proposals for full day, half-day, and hybrid laboratories to best fit your laboratory needs for the 2027 ACVS Surgery Summit. Hybrid laboratories will combine virtual didactic sessions with in-person hands-on training.
ACVS is expanding laboratory offerings to meet the expressed range of educational needs. Feel free to submit proposals for traditional wet or dry labs, or consider new formats such as simulation labs or those that utilize high-fidelity models.
ACVS welcomes your submissions for laboratories in various areas, including the topics below:
Large Animal
- Bursoscopy, tenoscopy, and arthroscopy
- Challenging equine gastrointestinal procedures
- Equine cervical spine procedures
- Equine upper respiratory tract surgery
- Laparoscopic skills and techniques
Small Animal
- Advanced surgical oncology and reconstructive techniques
- Elbow and forelimb
- Interventional/fluoroscopic-based techniques
- Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy
- Maxillofacial
- Minimally invasive fracture management
Technician
- Bandaging
- Draping
- Orthopedic radiology
- Rehabilitation techniques
Submission Criteria
- Consider the logistics and practicality of hosting in a convention center.
- Laboratory chairs must be ACVS Diplomates.
- Laboratory chairs must identify instructors who will ensure the highest level of instruction available. Laboratory instructors can be Diplomates or non-Diplomates with expertise in a particular clinical or research area.
- Review the Laboratory Chair Protocol before submitting your proposal. The proposal will not be considered if the form is incomplete.
Deadline
The deadline to submit proposals is October 19, 2026.
The Continuing Education Committee Laboratory Subcommittee will review each proposal and notify Diplomates of the outcome no later than December 1, 2026.
