President's Message
Dear Colleagues,
We are at the halfway mark of the year and the ACVR council has been busy with the Spring Council Meeting. We held the meeting in Chicago as a hybrid event, and it was wonderful to connect with those who attended in person and online. The council members are such an engaged and creative group of people, it’s a privilege to work with them to advance the goals of our College.
The Council meeting is an evolving entity as the College grows beyond the traditional capacity of holding two one-day meetings to accomplish all our business. This year we have implemented bi-monthly meetings to cover the committee reports and any business that needs more immediate response. That has freed up some time to do some forward planning at the Spring meeting, which I think is essential to our continued growth and development. We have many excellent ideas that could help the College’s mission, and we spent time debating what our priorities are and how we could have the most impact.
The core discussion was around the Strategic Plan, which is due for renewal after a 5-year term. We evaluated ourselves on which goals we have met, and which will be important in the next 5 years. We are now in the process of aligning our activities under each section of the strategic plan and revising the plan for the next period. My overall impression was that we have accomplished an impressive amount in that 5-year period with the small number of people who serve as committee members and in strategic positions. One example is the goal to facilitate program delivery in academia and private practice. To that end, we have revised the DI Residency Essentials to improve flexibility of Diplomates involved, created RIVDI for case-based practice, and ITEC for mock exams as low-stakes self-evaluation opportunities for residents. We had 60 new Diplomates in 2022 (46 DI, 11 RO, 3 EDI) compared to 40 in 2018 (34 DI, 6 RO) There are also now three times as many private practice residencies in 2022 (15) compared to 2018 (5). These types of innovative initiatives are what makes our College so vibrant and invested in the success of our community.
Council is continuing to work on the Strategic Plan revision and flesh out our initiatives for the next period. Our Job Task Analysis will be completed in the summer, which will give us more evidence to guide the needs of trainees for the future of practice. We will also be collecting opinions from Diplomates about their challenges and desire to participate in training programs, as well as new ideas on how to expand resident training. It’s clear that there is a Diplomate shortage in many Colleges, including ours, and it is up to us to respond with creative and novel processes that maintain our quality standards and expand access to training. Dr. Drost has been participating in discussions at the specialty level, and the Specialty Veterinary Medicine Stakeholder Summit recently released a white paper advocating for increasing support for training programs. ACVR Council will take this into account as we prepare for the next iteration of our Strategic Plan and how our activities can meet these needs.
Allison Zwingenberger
President, ACVR
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Residency Directors - Resident Reporting Coming Soon
Please be sure to register your residents (including newly matched candidates starting this summer) with the administrative office this summer. Timely reporting from our approved programs ensures accurate records and allows for a smoother experience for your residents. The Resident Reporting Form can be found on our website.
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AVTDI Seeking Diplomate Speakers
AVTDI is in search of more speakers to cover CT, MRI, and possibly fluoroscopy at the 2023 Annual Conference in New Orleans this October. These topics can be basic (i.e., proper positioning, techniques/parameters when using these modalities, safety, and what modality is best for diagnosing certain diseases).
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View the Updated VRU Editor-in-Chief Job Listing
Exciting news! Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief to lead and shape the field of veterinary diagnostic 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. Our publisher, Wiley Publishing, is excited to take on an increased workload to lighten the lift for the individual(s) filling the Editor-in-Chief position.
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.
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Reminder for Radiation Oncology Diplomates and Residents
For those radiation oncologists planning to attend ACVR this fall in New Orleans, please note that we have shifted our program days to Wednesday and Thursday. This has been repeatedly suggested and requested by our members and the exhibitors over the years and we were able to accommodate this.
New Orleans will be such a fun place to meet! Hope to see you there! We are also working on creating a social event for radiation oncology so that we can spend some relaxed time together in The Big Easy!
Sincerely,
The ACVR-RO Planning Committee
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Vet Meet Summer Camp - Marrakesh, Morocco
From September 11 to 15, our caravan will set up its tents in the “Pearl of the South”, Marrakesh, one of the royal cities of Morocco. The scientific program will cover all diagnostic imaging modalities (MRI/CT/US) and Interventional radiology applied to migrating diseases throughout the body. A third room will be dedicated to personal development, mental health, and coaching for the veterinary profession.
This is an in-person congress, as we can't wait to meet and greet ya'll again! If you can’t join us there, we have an additional Online participation that will give you access to the recordings of the lectures for 6 months. If you don’t want to miss even a single keynote of the three programs, a Hybrid option will have you camping with us in person, and provide you access to the recordings once you’re back home.
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Room Block Now Available for the 2023 Annual Scientific Conference
Book your room today for the 2023 Annual Scientific Conference at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel! Details are available below:
Room Rates for Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Room Type Rate
Single................................................................$224.00
Double..............................................................$224.00
Triple.................................................................$249.00
Quads................................................................$274.00
Additional Person.............................................$25.00
* Room rates posted do not include taxes and fees.
Last day for conference room rate is Monday, September 22, 2023. Click here to learn more and book your room!
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Coming Soon....Nuclear Medicine and LADIS Live Labs!
The Society of Veterinary Nuclear Medicine is happy to announce Nuclear Medicine Short Course Live Labs that will be held on Saturday, July 15! More information will be provided when registration opens.
The Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society (LADIS) will be bringing back their Live Case Discussions beginning July 10! Keep an eye on your email for registration details.
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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!
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If you have trouble accessing Discourse, contact ACVR Administrative Staff at acvr@pamedsoc.org.
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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.
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Discount of Wiley Books for ACVR Members |
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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!
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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.
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Click here to view the current jobs posted on ACVR's Job Board.
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ACVR Calendar of Important Dates |
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June 18-23 – IVRA - University College Dublin, Ireland
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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