I hope this month finds you all well, staying safe and settling into the new normal that is shaping this “subacute” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. ACVR Executive Council held our semi-annual meeting at the beginning of April, as a marathon virtual format, rather than the in-person round table we usually do. Although it did not allow as much opportunity to catch up with other council members, it was heartening to see everyone streaming in from their “natural habitats”.
With COVID-19 travel uncertainty likely extending through the fall, we have decided to follow the lead of a number of other medical groups and
migrate the Annual ACVR Scientific Meeting in October to a virtual format
. We will not have the pleasure of seeing one another in Reno in 2020, but rather will interface from the comfort of our own homes across the globe. The Learning Management System (LMS) platform is being finalized and we will be reaching out to speakers, sponsors and participants with a formal plan in the coming weeks. We feel optimistic that this is an opportunity to learn how to broaden the ACVR’s CE offer to members in the future. We hope that ACVR membership will enthusiastically embrace this new meeting adventure that we are embarking on!
On another note, there have been several event cancellations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consult the ACVR Events page, where we are actively updating the status of
upcoming events
.
It has been a few weeks since we introduced
COVID-19
modified residency standards essentials
to help programs adapt to training residents while faced with variable caseloads and working remotely. Please continue to provide feedback via the resident and residency director Discourse threads. ACVR Council and RSEC will shortly be collecting your feedback and data from resident case logs, so that we can best support resident training through the longer term effects of the pandemic.
Despite COVID-19, the ACVR is carrying on with regularly scheduled business. ACVR Executive Council
approved
four Resident Research Grants for 2020
on a variety of subjects ranging from the effects of alfaxalone on splenic size in cats to bacterial surveillance in the imaging suite. Details are available on the ACVR website
grants page
.
Congratulations to all of the recipients for advancing the science of veterinary diagnostic imaging! We look forward to learning the results of your hard work.
For Diplomates looking for research funding, the deadline for submission for
ACVR Diplomate Research Grants
is June 30, 2020 for funding beginning December 1, 2020. A total of $20,000 (USD) will be awarded to at least one ACVR Diplomate (DI, RO, EDI). Details are available on the
grants webpage
.
The Grant Committee is looking forward to reviewing your great research ideas!
The
Consensus Statement Oversight Committee
is continuing its great work and with your help have selected a diagnostic imaging topic for their next cycle:
Teleradiology
. Please look forward to another survey in the coming weeks. Also, they will be forming the subcommittee responsible for this topic. If you are interested in participating and have particular insight on the subject, you can contact
Dr. Jennifer Bouma
or any of the CSOC committee members.
The
Radiation Protection Committee
has been reconfigured to undertake a short-term mandate, to be completed in the next few months and is looking for an
enthusiastic Chair
to lead the way. Please see the announcement below for details.
Great news! Under the enthusiastic tutelage of Dr. Mason Savage, the first session of
ACVR
Rounds in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
was held at the end of March with 6 cross-sectional imaging cases presented to over 60 residents and a handful of diplomates and residency directors.
What is RIVDI?
Basically, it is bi-weekly on-line rounds with a series of cases presented by 1 or 2 ACVR Diplomates. Cases are available a few days prior to rounds, and residents have a set time to read all of the cases before logging in for the live discussion. The discussion is recorded for those who cannot attend and available for a couple of weeks following rounds. The ECVDI started this on-line format a couple of years ago and it has been a huge success. We are hoping that it will be the same on this side of the pond. If you have any questions or want to participate, please contact
Dr. Mason Savage
and it will be his pleasure to sign you up! Also, a huge shout out to all of the Dips who have signed on to present cases!
Finally, for those of you who might not have seen it, the
AVMA
recently released a resource page to educate veterinarians on
telehealth and telemedicine in veterinary practice
.
ACVR Diplomates Dr. Rob McLear and Dr. Lindsey Gilmour both provided valuable input as ACVR representatives on the AVMA committee.
Dr. Kate Alexander
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Nominating Committee Update
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The Radiation Protection Committee is searching for a new chair to complete a specific short-term mandate.
As some of you may recall, the radiation protection committee collected data last fall from ACVR members on their perceptions of radiation protection. The survey results are awaiting analysis and we need someone with a burning passion for radiation protection to spearhead this endeavor.
The 6-month mandate has the following specific goals:
- Analyze survey results and compile a summary to be shared with ACVR membership.
- Update the ACVR Radiation Safety Statement, such that radiologists have a brief resource that they can refer practicing veterinarians to.
- Communicate the Radiation Safety Statement to the AVMA, specialty colleges, the AVTDI and other practice associations.
If you are interested in taking up this cause, please communicate with interim Radiation Protection Committee Chair,
Dr. Eric Green
or with the Chair of the ACVR Nominating Committee,
Dr. Nathan Nelson
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MRI Fellowship Online: Self-paced with interactive coaching - RACE 60 CE.
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Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound Journal
A printed copy of
Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound
is available for $120 under the Physical Goods tab on the
ACVR Shop
.
Electronic access is included in your membership dues.
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ACVR Job Emails Have Changed
ACVR will no longer be sending out weekly job board updates. Instead, ACVR members can opt-in to receive automatic job posting notifications to provide them with instant access to new jobs.
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Click here
to view the current jobs posted on ACVR's Job Board.
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Renew Your Society Memberships
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Society Dues: Diplomate - $30; Resident - Complimentary
Societies:
- Ultrasound
- LADIS
- CT/MRI
- Nuclear Medicine
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