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Educational Partner Program

Purpose: To form educational partnerships between the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and non-commercial providers of educational programs or other continuing education (CE) opportunities....
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Video: Introducing MOC in CERT (March 2023)

Recorded webinar introducing the new functionality and features of maintenance of certification records in CERT – the ACVS Certification Record Tracker. ​How to add a presentation activity or postgraduate degree...
Honored Mentor

Daniel Smeak

...many ACVS Diplomates that share my support for him as an Honored Mentor. Dr. Smeak inspired kindness, critical thinking, compassion, strong fundamentals, and camaraderie/collaboration on a daily basis. His compassion,...
Small Animal Topic

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

...are best when performed early in the course of the disease since death (mortality) rates increase with the severity of disease. Your pet may be referred to an ACVS board-certified...
Large Animal Topic

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Horses

...surgical removal of the abnormal bone and cartilage. However, there are several factors that go into this decision. Your primary care veterinarian, along with your ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon can...
Large Animal Topic

Cesarean Section in Cattle

...is extremely valuable, your primary care veterinarian may choose to refer you to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon. The surgical approach for a C-section depends on the preference of the...
Small Animal Topic

Cleft Palate

...one of the predisposed breeds. Refer pets with secondary cleft palates to an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon for repair. The greatest success rates are seen when the procedure is performed...
Honored Mentor

Randy J. Boudrieau (Deceased)

...Your career and accomplishments can be summed up in just a few words: “A true triple threat.” (1951–2023) Dr. Randy J. Boudrieau ACVS ​Founding Fellow, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Small...
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2024 Credentials Application Guidelines

The 2024 ACVS Credentials Application Guidelines are available for all current and former residents wishing to submit a credentials application in 2024. Applicants should download and review the Guidelines which...
Honored Mentor

Bryden J. Stanley

...loved by all. While Bryden did not teach me during my residency, she has been influential in my life through ACVS committees and as a fierce female surgeon in academics....