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March 2023
Continuing Education Requirements

ACVR’s Annual Meeting fulfils two types of requirements; one is an ACVR requirement and the other is for state veterinary medical licensure.

ACVR Meeting Requirements
  • Each ACVR Diplomate is required to attend one (1) ACVR every three years. For Diplomates of both ACVR and ECVDI, it is one meeting every four years as the Diplomate must also attend the ECVDI meeting.
  • To meet their meeting attendance requirement, a Diplomate may attend in person and/or use enduring materials (virtually).
  • Should a Diplomate need a meeting waiver, please contact the Executive Director (execdirector@acvr.org).

State Licensure Requirement
  • Diplomates with a license from a State Veterinary Medical Board are required to attend a state-determined number of continuing education hours. Some states limit the amount of CE hours that can be obtained virtually; that means some Diplomates must receive in-person CE, hopefully at the ACVR Annual meeting.
  • To learn more about your state’s specific requirements, check out this resource from DVM360.

Wm Tod Drost, DVM, DACVR
Executive Director, American College of Veterinary Radiology
ACVR Diplomate Peer Reviewers Needed for VRU

VRU peer reviewers with DI and RO expertise are essential for helping authors improve their manuscripts, helping Editors make more informed decisions, and helping to ensure that readers have access to information they can trust. This input is becoming increasingly important as public trust in scientific publications is being threatened by predatory publishers and paper mills. Because VRU is owned by ACVR, serving as peer reviewer for VRU counts as evidence you are recognized as an expert in your field and can also be used for MOC credit. 

If you would be willing to serve as a VRU peer reviewer, please contact Jeri Jones at jerylj@clemson.edu.
Abstracts Now Being Accepted for 2023 Annual Scientific Conference

Abstracts are now being accepted for the 2023 ACVR Annual Scientific Conference.
 
Submissions are being accepted online. The ACVR Program Committee is still in the planning process for the meeting. More details will follow.
 
Abstracts will be invited to present in-person at the conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Winning abstracts will hold their presentations during the general session and all others will be invited to speak in a concurrent session.
 
All abstracts are required to record for online content (enduring materials).
 
We will once again work with a production company for the recordings. These timeslots will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Abstracts are open to Residents & Non-residents.
Register to Participate in RIVDI

Any diagnostic imaging intern or resident is welcome to participate. All residency-trained and boarded radiologists are also welcome to attend! RIVDI is free for ACVR Residents/Trainees. All others will be charged $50 to access RIVDI.

Case content and Zoom registration will be made available on ACVR’s Focal Spot. To register for RIVDI, please visit the ACVR Shop and purchase "Rounds in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging" to be granted access to the Focal Spot course. 

If you have questions regarding the registration process, or issues accessing the course, please contact ACVR Administrative Staff at acvr@pamedsoc.org. 
View the Updated VRU Editor-in-Chief Job Listing

Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound is accepting applications for a new Editor-in-Chief. ACVR is looking for an individual or individuals with interest and experience in diagnostic imaging to lead the journal for our College and our affiliate organizations. 

A recent ACVR Constitutional change expands eligibility for the position by removing the requirement that the editor be an ACVR Diplomate. While an ACVR or ECVDI Diplomate and/or veterinarian is preferred, we are open to individuals with imaging research experience and individuals with scientific journal editorial experience. Applications, with a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae (CV), and the names of 2-3 people the search committee may contact about your writing and/or organizational skills, can be submitted to the ACVR Executive Director. Please contact the ACVR Executive Director with any questions you may have about the editor-in-chief position.
Join the Discussion!

Are you looking for a way to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with your peers? Join the discussion and make a post on Discourse! To access Discourse, visit the ACVR.org Dashboard and click on the chat bubble on the left side navigation bar!
If you have trouble accessing Discourse, contact ACVR Administrative Staff at acvr@pamedsoc.org.
Volunteer to Serve on an ACVR Committee!

The American College of Veterinary Radiology is always looking to recruit volunteers to serve on committees. Committee members play an important role of facilitating the work that goes on behind the scenes and shaping the future of the College. ACVR needs the support of our members to move forward and expand the profession. Consider investing in your profession by serving on a committee!

Interested in learning more or volunteering? Email acvr@pamedsoc.org for more details.
Discount of Wiley Books for ACVR Members
ACVR Members can save 35% on titles from Wiley.com using our special promo code. To view the promo code, or for more information on this discount, click here! 
Attention Diplomates
Did you know that there are different types of Diplomate memberships? Check them out here!
ACVR Job Board Notifications

ACVR no longer sends 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.
Click here to view the current jobs posted on ACVR's Job Board.
ACVR Calendar of Important Dates
April 1-30 – Registration Window for Fall 2023 ACVR Board Exams
April 22 – ACVR Executive Council Meeting - Chicago, IL
June 18-23 – IVRA - University College Dublin, Ireland
August 30-September 1 – ACVR-RO Certifying Exam
October 1 – ECVDI deadline for theoretical and practical exam applications
October 1-30 – Registration window for Spring 2024 ACVR Board Exams
October 24 – ACVR Executive Council Meeting - New Orleans, LA

To view a full list of important dates, click here.
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