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CERT–Certification Record Tracker: Update and Appreciation

ACVS successfully launched two components of the new certification management system, CERT. The resident training log went live December 2022 and maintenance of certification was launched in early March. Additional functionality will be added throughout 2023 including examination registration, credentials application, program registration application, and managing new residents. Integration of all components into one system […]

Remembering Alan J. Nixon, BVSc, MS, DACVS

ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Alan J. Nixon, who passed on March 1, 2023. Dr. Nixon was an Emeritus Diplomate and Honored Mentor. Read more on Dr. Nixon’s life, accomplishments, and additional achievements.

2022-2027 ACVS Strategic Plan: four objectives announced at business meeting

ACVS Chief Executive Officer Ann Loew outlined the four objectives of the College’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan during the ACVS Diplomates’ Annual Business Meeting at the 2022 Surgery Summit in Portland, OR. The ACVS Board of Regents approved the strategic plan in July 2022. A deliberate process The strategic planning process included collaboration between ACVS staff […]

Research Grant Application Workshop

Prior to applying for a 2023 ACVS Foundation Research Grant, view the Research Grant Application Workshop which focuses on the preparation of research grant proposals by surgery residents and ACVS Diplomates. This free one-hour webinar offers one CE credit. The CE certificate is required when applying for a Diplomate Research Grant or a Surgery Resident […]

Remembering H. Rodney Ferguson, DVM, PhD, DACVS

ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. H. Rodney Ferguson, Emeritus Diplomate, who passed on September 20, 2022. Dr. Ferguson was an Honored Mentor. Read more on Dr. Ferguson’s life and accomplishments.

New ACVS Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics)

Congratulations to Matthew D. Johnson, DVM, DACVS (SA) in becoming an ACVS Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics). ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. ACVS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

Remembering Thomas P. Greiner, DVM, DACVS

ACVS is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Thomas P. Greiner, Diplomate, who passed on Friday, June 15, 2022. Read more on Dr. Greiner’s life and accomplishments.

New ACVS Fellows, Surgical Oncology

Congratulations to three new ACVS Fellows, Surgical Oncology. ACVS Fellows have exemplary training and experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients in their respective fellowship discipline. Janis Marie Lapsley, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology Sarah Ann Salyer, DVM, MS Diplomate, American College of Veterinary […]