The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee fielded a Diplomate survey in August 2021 to measure the demographic makeup of the College. Findings were recently published online in JAVMA and suggest that many respondents consider DEI to be an important initiative to promote in the College.
Submission of new resident registration information, registration of resident advisors, and payment of matriculation fees are completed in CERT. Program directors were emailed details about the process on August 2, 2023. The process is described below. Residents must use the registration link that was provided to program directors. ACVS is extending the timeline to complete […]
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Dr. Warren L. Beard, who passed on July 24, 2023. Dr. Beard was an Emeritus Diplomate and Honored Mentor.
All eligible individuals can submit credentials applications and register for the Phase II examination. Refer to the links below for additional information and note that there are separate deadlines and fees for the credentials application and for examination registration. Credentials Application Credentials applications can now be submitted through CERT. Detailed instructions about application requirements is […]
June 30, 2023 ACVS is excited to announce a new ACVS Founding Fellow. ACVS Founding Fellows are remarkable leaders in their respective fields as evidenced by their exemplary training, robust experience, innovative research, and committed practice. They continue to devote a significant portion of their professional effort in seeking to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate […]
Presented by ACVS at Translational Medicine Institute, Colorado State University, Fort Collins ACVS Small Animal Thoracoscopy, August 14–15, 2023 ACVS Small Animal Advanced Laparoscopy, August 15–17, 2023 (waitlist only) Learn more
Secure your spot at this year’s Surgery Summit and laboratories held in Louisville, KY, October 11–14, 2023. REGISTER NOW
ACVS is partnering with AO VET North America to offer the AO Program for Education and Excellence in Research (AO PEER) at the 2023 Surgery Summit. AO PEER is an accredited blended course that addresses the importance of research and evidence-based medicine, the relevant ethical considerations, and guidelines for Good Clinical Practice. Prior to meeting […]
Phase I Surgical Knowledge Examination 2023: April 3, Pearson VUE Test Centers (Americas and Europe) 2023: April 4, Pearson VUE Test Centers (Asia and Oceania) 2024: April 8, Pearson VUE Test Centers (Americas and Europe) 2024: April 9, Pearson VUE Test Centers (Asia and Oceania) Phase II Surgical Competency Examination 2023: February 13–14, Pearson VUE […]
Bruce Hull, DVM, DACVS, of Westerville, OH, passed away on May 5, 2023, after a short struggle with Parkinson’s. He was 82. Dr. Hull served on the ACVS Board of Regents and as ACVS president in 1995. In 2017, he received the ACVS Foundation Legends Award for his dedication and contributions to veterinary surgery. Dr. […]
