My final newsletter as ACVR president will be the first to be published on the new website! The entire ACVR owes an enormous debt of gratitude to Dr. Anthony Fischetti who has orchestrated the construction and unveiling of our new website. Our incoming president, Dr. Kate Alexander is armed with the knowledge (gathered at the business meeting) that the membership favors everything being ‘one-click’, including access to the newsletter. Hopefully this means that updates on the activities of the ACVR council and committees will become more easily accessible to all. The addition of chat options on the website will enable discussions and idea-sharing with the overall goal of increasing awareness and participation in ACVR business. Below you will find a letter addressing the recent changes to the certifying board examination. Visit ACVR's online community to discuss.
Thank you to all of you who attended the annual ACVR congress in Baltimore last month making it an overwhelming success. Many exciting firsts occurred at the meeting this year. The first ACVR-EDI certifying examination was administered. The first ACVR and ACVR-RO consensus statement presentations were delivered and, my personal favorite first was seeing Dr. Don Thrall dressed in a shark onesie on Halloween night at the National Aquarium. The results of several ACVR leadership elections were revealed. Drs. Allison Zwingenberger (2 year term), Ryan King (3 year term) and Elissa Randal (3 year term) were welcomed to council and Dr. Nate Nelson was announced as our president-elect. Dr. Zwigenberger replaces Dr. Myra Barrett who will remain involved in council but will transition from councilor to become the first ACVR-EDI president. Please consult the business meeting
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for other updates on the committee and council activities.
While I am stepping down as president, I remain excited about the forward momentum that the ACVR has developed. New initiatives in resident training including the joint ventures with ECVDI (In-Training Examination Committee and Rounds in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging) are in the works and I believe the ACVR is becoming proactive rather than reactive in regards to issues currently facing our profession. It has been a pleasure to work with so many enthusiastic and passionate members over the past year. Have fun Kate!
Cheers!
Rachel Pollard
