Remembering ACVS Diplomate Eugene Breznock
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Diplomate Eugene (Gene) Breznock who passed in late August.
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2024 committee, working group, and leadership appointments
ACVS is pleased to welcome recently appointed committee and working group members and leaders. We encourage all Diplomates who are interested in volunteering for short-term projects throughout the year to contact ACVS at acvs@acvs.org. Download PDF
Recording available for recent information session for new residents
ACVS recently held a successful information session for first-year residents. The ACVS certification team and recently board-certified ACVS Diplomates Haileigh Avellar, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal), and Daniel McCarthy, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal), provided helpful information on the certification process, using CERT, examinations, the resident experience, and more. The recording of the session is now […]
Maintenance of certification deadline reminder
Diplomates who achieved ACVS certification in 2019 must submit their Maintenance of Certification (MOC) record in CERT to ACVS by November 1, 2024, 11:59 pm (ET). Diplomates must document a total of 100 activity points. A minimum of 70 activity points must be in the Diplomate’s respective specialty of certification (e.g., small animal surgery or […]
2024 ACVS Surgery Summit seminar to feature ACVS communication tool
The ACVS Collaborative Relationship Communication Tool will be featured in Using the ACVS Communication Tool in Prickly Situations, a scenario-based and interactive seminar at the 2024 Surgery Summit. Diplomates, primary care veterinarians, technicians, residents, and practice managers will examine and discuss the challenges that patient scenarios can present to collaborative relationships. Learn more about this […]
Remembering ACVS Diplomate Frank Borostyankoi
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Diplomate Frank Borostyankoi, who passed on July 18, 2024.
Maintenance of certification deadline reminder
Diplomates who achieved ACVS certification in 2019 must submit their maintenance of certification (MOC) record to ACVS in CERT by November 1, 2024, 11:59 pm (ET). Diplomates must document a total of 100 activity points. A minimum of 70 activity points must be in the Diplomate’s respective specialty of certification (e.g., small animal surgery or […]
The ACVS Foundation Dog Days of Summer Matching Challenge
Two ACVS Diplomates, Julie Smith, certified in 1997, and Jenn Wardlaw, certified in 2009, issued a challenge to their cohorts, matching their donations to the ACVS Foundation from July 15 through July 26, 2024. Diplomates are encouraged to show generational pride and support the Foundation’s mission to improve the surgical care and treatment of all […]
Remembering ACVS Emeritus Diplomate Mary L. Dulisch
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Emeritus Diplomate Mary L. Dulisch, who passed on June 16, 2024. Dr. Dulisch was one of the first women to achieve the status of ACVS Diplomate.
ACVS announces ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant recipients
ACVS congratulates the recipients of the ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant for the 2024 ACVS Surgery Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Anya M. Morrissey, BVetMed, MRCVS (small animal surgery resident) Pedro J. Olivencia-Morell, DVM (small animal surgery resident) Brittany A. Veerasammy, BVM&S, MS, MRCVS (large animal surgery resident) The 2024 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant, offered […]
