Dear ACVR,

ACVR Executive Council held a special meeting to review our original health and safety protocols for the 2022 ACVR Annual Scientific Meeting in Reno, NV, and we are relaxing our requirements for in-person attendance.

ACVR encourages people to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but ACVR staff will not be checking the vaccination status of our attendees. Details laying out the updated protocols are below. Recent updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (updated COVID guidance on August 11, 2022) helped inform our decision.  

ACVR understands that with this announcement, some individuals may feel safer by participating using the Enduring Materials content. ACVR will work with registered attendees who no longer feel comfortable attending in-person. As a reminder, Enduring Materials (aka virtual meeting) registration satisfies Diplomate meeting attendance requirements outlined in the ACVR Constitution. 
 
Questions regarding the updated policy can be directed to the ACVR Administrative Office by emailing acvr@pamedsoc.org; you may also email me execdirector@acvr.org. Whether you plan to participate with Enduring Materials or enjoy all that Reno/Tahoe has to offer, we are looking forward to providing more quality continuing education again this year. 
 
Sincerely,
Wm Tod Drost, DVM, DACVR
Executive Director, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Health and Safety Protocols

ACVR’s leadership feels confident that our College can organize together in a healthy and safe manner at this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting. We appreciate your understanding and also understand that circumstances of each individual and their community, workplace, and family are unique.

With these factors in mind, we are pleased to offer in-person and enduring materials options to ensure that everyone has access to their preferred experience:

1. In-Person*: Our face-to-face meeting in Reno, Nevada will take place responsibly with following CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines. ACVR intends to present the Annual Scientific Meeting as in years past with educational and social events during the week. ACVR encourages all attendees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 while participating in the 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting.

  • Safety will be considered when providing food and beverage during the meeting and social events.
  • Designated Socially Distant area in the General Session room that provides ample personal space for attendees.
  • Option to self-identify personal space needs to other attendees via name badges.
  • Enduring material is available for individuals who feel unsafe in this environment.

*Health and Safety Protocols are subject to change at any time. All such changes will be updated and communicated as quickly as possible with registered attendees. Additional details of our Health and Safety Protocols, including the details regarding the process of providing proof of vaccination, will be announced as we get closer to the event dates.
**ACVR cannot control or require guests/staff of the Silver Legacy to wear masks or be vaccinated. By attending the event, all attendees accept that these protocols will not be in place outside of ACVR events. Venue regulations may change based on state guidelines.

2. Enduring Materials: For a variety of reasons, you may simply feel like a virtual option is the better choice. ACVR will have enduring materials that can be viewed at your convenience.

Questions can be directed to acvr@pamedsoc.org.
Early Bird Registration for the 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting has been extended to Saturday, September 10!
Use the links below to register today!
In-person Attendance Includes:
 
  • Face-to-face interaction with your peers
  • Exhibitors & Corporate Sponsors
  • Social Events
  • Keynote Speakers representing ACVR Societies
  • Abstract Presentations
  • Image Interpretation Session
 
AND you’ll get RACE – LIVE CE credits!
 
An added Bonus to your in-person registration fee: Access to recorded content to be published following the meeting!
 
We can’t wait to see you in Reno!

Can’t make it to Reno? Virtual attendance is an option!
More details coming soon!
 
Some virtual content will be available following the meeting. These materials include:
  • Recorded Keynote Sessions
  • Abstract Presentations
  • Ability to claim your CE needs on your own time!