ACVS is pleased to announce the election results for the new president-elect and two new members of the ACVS Board of Regents. President-elect is Kelly D. Farnsworth, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS); large animal regent is Jose M. Garcia-López, VMD, DACVS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation; […]
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Diplomate Eugene (Gene) Breznock who passed in late August.
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
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 […]
The ACVS certification team is hosting an information session for first-year residents on Wednesday, August 28, 6:30-7:30 pm (ET). During the information session, ACVS will discuss the certification process and the online certification tracking system (CERT), as well as introduce the ACVS certification team. Two recently board-certified ACVS Diplomates, Haileigh Avellar, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large […]
ACVS is saddened by the loss of Diplomate Frank Borostyankoi, who passed on July 18, 2024.
The 2024 ACVS member needs assessment made Diplomates’ priorities clear: connection and community recognition of the veterinary surgery specialty resident and Diplomate well-being These priorities give ACVS direction toward the initiatives, programs, and services to explore for possible implementation. Here is some of what responding Diplomates shared. Many expressed an interest in an online community […]
The following two courses, offered by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, are open to ACVS Diplomates and veterinary surgery residents. Updates on Urothelial Carcinoma Update on Neuromuscular Disorders
Did you know? ACVS residents receive discounted Surgery Summit registration and hotel rates. Discounted room rates at the Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown are currently only available to ACVS residents, on a first come, first served basis. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown 77 E Polk St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: (602) 710-1240 Room […]
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.
