Latest Updates from ABVP
President's Message
Gary Thompson, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), President
I hope this finds everyone enjoying the summer months and time with family and friends. ABVP’s volunteer terms match our fiscal calendar of July 1st to June 30th and we have a few people whose terms of service to our organization have ended that I would like to take the opportunity to thank. Rob Coke, Craig Datz, Mike Dutton and Brita Kiffney have been incredible assets to the organization over the years. Craig has served as Interim Treasurer, Mike as Exam Committee Chair, Rob as Reptile/Amphibian Regent and Brita as Outreach Committee Chair. The good news is Brita and Craig will still be serving in other roles, but I want to personally thank everyone for their service to ABVP. I am always amazed by the diversity of views ABVP brings to our processes and I never take for granted the time and effort our volunteers put forth to help keep the wheels turning. On other fronts, an email should be in your inbox about dues renewal and the bylaws update will be forthcoming as well. We have been in the process of legal review of the changes and you should be receiving the final product soon for your approval.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Update
Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline), MOC Chair
Just keeping the quick links handy for you!
ABVP.com, “Member Login” (top bar), then “log in'' (top right). You can “Access MOC Portal” and Journal Club on the left side. (Keep your email up to date in both portals.)
How To Guides:
Vice Chair emails are in the MOC Handbook.
2022 MOC applications due July 15th.
Don't forget to pay your dues, you can pay online through your portal here.
ABVP Annual Fees Payable
ABVP Annual Fees are payable in your Prolydian account for the July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 year. The fees for this year are as follows:
- Diplomate, $380
- Emeritus Diplomate, $70
If you would like step-by-step directions to pay online or generate a paper invoice to pay by check, please click on the link below to download a handout walking you through those steps.
If you prefer to pay over the phone, please call +1-800-697-3583. Office hours are Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern.
If you need assistance logging into your Prolydian account, please email support+abvp@prolydian.com.
ABVP Fellowship
In response to ABVP Diplomates asking for further professional development, ABVP now allows for creation of ABVP Fellowship Programs. This is in line with Fellowship Programs that ACVIM and ACVS have created for their Diplomates.
You can find the details online for FAQs and the Program Application.
If you have questions, please email info@abvp.com or Mike Dutton, DVM, DABVP at mdutton@wearevet.com.
ABVP Diplomates
In order for the ABVP Foundation to continue and flourish we need the support of the ABVP membership both financially and via participation in the Foundation Board. We are sending out a plea for volunteers as we urgently need to add at least 3 Directors to the Foundation Board this year to help fulfill the goals of the Foundation which currently are:
1) Send veterinary students to the Annual ABVP Symposium as Denny French
Fellows.
2) Abstract/Poster Session/presentations for ABVP Residents at 2023
Symposium and annually thereafter.
3) Solicit for and pick one research grant to support annually.
ABVP Foundation Directors are elected to serve a 3-year term. Attendance at the Annual Foundation Board meeting, typically in conjunction with ABVP Symposium, is required along with active participation in conference calls, email, Zoom meetings, and other forms of communication. Each Director is responsible for active fundraising to keep the Foundation solvent and to fulfill the current goals of the Foundation. Directors are also responsible for moving the Foundation forward and to keep it relevant to the ABVP Diplomates, veterinary students, Residents, and the public that supports us. As a reminder, you will receive points each year that you serve that will be applied toward your ABVP Diplomate Maintenance of Certification. If you are interested in becoming a Foundation Director, please send a letter stating why you want to be
part of this awesome organization and listing any skills you bring as well as sending your resume. Once the Foundation Board has received and reviewed your information, we will be in touch. Thank you so much for your support!
Sincerely,
Julie R. Gamble DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice)
ABVP Foundation Chairman
Please send the requested information to my email: jgamble@gamblepetclinic.com
ABVP New Fish Practice
The AVMA's American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) has received a letter of intent from a group seeking recognition of a new fish practice specialty within the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Comments are due on September 2, 2022 at the link here.
Invest in YOUR Foundation
Invest in the growth of your specialty. Help the ABVP Foundation reach out to students and clinicians. We need your support.
Residency and Job Postings
Don’t forget ABVP has classified listings for open positions all over the USA!
Event Calendar 2022
July 1, 2022
2022-2023 Diplomate Fees payable via your ABVP online account
July 15, 2022
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted via your ABVP SmartSheet account by 11:59 PM Central Time
September 1, 2022
Exam registration and fee deadline. Registration for all Candidates and MOC Diplomates must be completed online by 11:59 PM Central Time
November 5, 2022
- Exam held online from 8 AM - 5 PM in the examinee's time zone
January 15, 2023
Credentials documentation deadline for both Initial Applications and Re-Applications. All documentation must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
Swine Health Management Entry Exam registration and fee deadline. Registration must be completed online account by 11:59 PM Central Time
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
April 20-23, 2023
ABVP Symposium, Baltimore, MD
