Newsletter

June 2026

Your MOC Update

Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), MOC Chair

Just a couple of weeks to go for those who need to complete Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in 2026. If you have applications that are still under review and cannot submit your “renewal” application, please contact me ASAP. 

PLEASE, FOR THE SAKE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS' TIME, do NOT submit duplicate applications. This is really slowing down the approval process. Prolydian isn't smart enough to tell whether there is a duplicate, so each one has to be reviewed manually. 

1. You can see the APPLICATIONS you submitted and filter by “under review,” “needs information,” “rejected,” and “approved” in your Prolydian portal. All the how-to guides are on the MOC web page.

2. You can also see what is APPROVED on your Certificant Dashboard.

You can sort by Category, then by Date, Title, or Activity Type.

Quick links:
MOC webpage with step-by-step guides/FAQs
Individual RVS MOC Vice Chair emails are listed in the Certification Guidelines
Journal Club: Keep up with Journal Club! Back issues will not be available once they are removed from the website.
Request to be added to the Journal Club
Prolydian Support
 

Celebrating Pride Month

This June, the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners recognizes Pride Month and celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ professionals throughout veterinary medicine. Creating a profession where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and empowered strengthens our ability to serve patients, clients, and communities.

The ABVP^® is happy to highlight the work of our friends from the Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC), an organization dedicated to supporting, empowering, and advancing LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in veterinary medicine. Through mentorship, education, advocacy, and community-building, PrideVMC helps foster a more inclusive and equitable veterinary profession.

Among PrideVMC's many resources are the Gender Identity Bill of Rights (GIBOR), which promotes understanding and respect for gender diversity in veterinary settings, and the PrideVMC First Aid Kit, a practical collection of tools and guidance to help individuals and organizations create more welcoming and inclusive environments. These resources provide actionable steps for veterinary professionals seeking to support colleagues, clients, and students of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we encourage diplomates, residents, and colleagues to learn more about PrideVMC and its resources, events, and initiatives. Together, we can continue building a veterinary community where everyone can thrive.
Learn more about PrideVMC.

Don’t forget that ABVP^® has classified listings for open positions all over the world!

Have you accomplished something exciting lately? We want to celebrate with you!

Maybe you've published a journal article, authored a textbook chapter, received an award, presented at a conference, been recognized by your state VMA, or reached another professional milestone. Whatever the achievement, we'd love to hear about it.

ABVP^® Diplomates are doing incredible things every day, and we're proud to showcase those accomplishments. Share your news with us so we can help celebrate your success and inspire others within our community!

Submit your achievement today!

ABVP is happy to partner with VIN to make Rounds available to all ABVP® Diplomates. You must be a VIN member and/or an ABVP® Diplomate to attend. Those who attend the live session earn 1 hour of CE credit. Sessions are also recorded for viewing later with NO CE credit attached.

Sunday, July 12, 9 PM Eastern
The Master of Disguise: Unmasking the Sick Chameleon, Nicholas Jew, DVM, DABVP (Reptile and Amphibian Practice)

Thursday, August 13, 9 PM Eastern
Working Up Abdominal Bloat in Ruminants, Laura May, DVM, DABVP (Food Animal Practice)

If you have not received access to VIN, please email VIN directly at rounds@vin.com. ABVP® cannot assist with access since Rounds are on the VIN platform.

If you are a newer Diplomate and interested in presenting, please email vinrounds@abvp.com. Each lecture is about 50 minutes long and you will need to keep an eye on your lecture's message board after the lecture for a couple of weeks. VIN will pay you for your lecture. ABVP® will help you with your lecture by assigning you a mentor, if you would like.

ABVP^® CALENDAR

_{July 1, 2026
2026-2027 Diplomate and Emeritus Diplomate fees payable
July 15, 2026
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
July 15, 2026
MOC Renewal Applications Deadline
December 31, 2026
Final day to be a called a Diplomate for those who failed to MOC on time
January 15, 2027
Credentials 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 by 11:59 PM Central Time
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
April 1-4, 2027
ABVP Symposium, Chicago, IL}