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May 2025 e-News
Important Updates on MOC Fees & ABVP Membership Structure
We want to inform you of two important updates regarding Maintenance of Certification (MOC) fees and ABVP membership structure, effective for the 2025 calendar year.
MOC Fees – What You Need to Know
Diplomates submitting MOC materials in 2025 (submission deadline: July 15, 2025) will be charged the current MOC fee upon submission through the Prolydian system. However, in alignment with our new fee structure, this fee will be fully refunded shortly after submission. Please note that software updates to accommodate this change are still in development. We appreciate your patience during this transition.
Changes to Renewal Fees and Membership Structure
Beginning with the 2025 renewal cycle, invoices will list two separate fees:
Certification Fee ($395) – Required to maintain board certification and eligibility for certification-related committee service.
Membership Fee ($25) – Optional, but provides full member benefits such as access to ABVP listservs, CE discounts (including the ABVP Symposium), and eligibility to serve on governance committees. Importantly, it also waives the $750 MOC fee at your 10-year cycle.
Diplomates may choose to maintain certification without membership. However, only members will receive the benefits listed above and the MOC waiver.
Want to Decline Membership? Contact the Executive Director to request a refund of the membership portion of your invoice after this summer's dues cycle commences.
For questions or further assistance, please reach out to the ABVP office.
Your May MOC Update
Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), MOC Chair
Hey Bird Peeps!
Avian MOC Vice Chair Trainee Needed: The time commitment is about 1-2 hours a week. You will be paired with the current Vice Chair for a 6-month transition, so you won't jump in head first! New Diplomates are welcome!!! If interested, please contact either Sonnya Dennis mocchair@abvp.com or Anthony Pilny, the Avian Vice Chair, avianmoc@abvp.com.
Avian Journal Club Contributor Needed: Need to be willing to commit to 3 journal club articles with questions for quiz this year.
Important Reminder! Journal Club is required as part of Maintenance of Certification. The articles and easy 5-question quizzes expire after 1 year. JUST DO IT NOW!!! Here's the link to Journal Club.
QUICK LINKS
MOC webpage, Journal Club, add me to the Google Group/Listserv!
Technical issues with Prolydian?
If you have a simple technical issue please contact Prolydian at support+abvp@prolydian.com before emailing info@abvp.com.
Question about your MOC? Contact your MOC RVS Vice Chair first. The email addresses are below and in the MOC Handbook.
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Wellbeing (DEIW) Corner
Nik Weber, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline) (Avian), DEI Chair
Honoring AAPI Heritage Month with the AAVMP
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a
time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions
of AAPI communities. In the veterinary field, the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals (AAVMP) stands at the forefront of this celebration. Over the years, the AAVMP has hosted a series of webinars and events during AAPI Heritage Month, covering topics such as Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, work-life balance, and intersectionality in the profession. These resources are available for viewing on their website and YouTube channel (and the first talk for 2025 can be found below).
As we observe AAPI Heritage Month, we encourage everyone to explore the AAVMP's offerings and support their ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion within veterinary medicine. Learn more and get involved at www.aavmp.org, and keep updated via social media on (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
Leadership Results
Paula Colletti, VMD, DABVP (Canine & Feline), Leadership Development Committee Chair
The Leadership Development Committee is pleased to introduce your 2025-2026 ABVP Leadership team. These dedicated people of the Board of Directors and Advisory Council work hard to keep ABVP running smoothly and represent your interests. The Leadership Development Committee congratulates the following people who will start or continue their roles on July 1st, 2025.
Board of Directors
- President: Dr. Stephanie Janeczko
- President Elect: Dr. Stephen Pittenger
- Vice President: Dr. Lori Teller
- Treasurer: Dr. Craig Datz
- Committee Chair Director: Dr. Jordan Gagne
- At-Large Regent Director: Dr. Elizabeth Berliner
- Exotics Regent Director: Dr. James Bogan
- Large Animal Regent Director: Dr. Jerry Rusch
Small Animal Regent Director: Dr. Richard Wearing
Advisory Council
- Advisory Council Chair: Dr. Sonnya Dennis
- Avian Regent: Dr. Chris Griffin
- Beef Cattle Regent: Dr. Jerry Rusch
- Canine & Feline Regent 1: Dr. Greg Lisciandro
- Canine & Feline Regent 2: Dr. Rick Wearing
- Dairy Regent: Dr. Rick Stockler
- Equine Regent: Dr. Manuel Himenes
- Exotic Companion Mammal Regent: Dr. Tracey Ritzman
- Feline Regent: BOD appointment
- Fish Regent: Dr. John Shelley
- Food Animal Regent: Dr. Hollie Schramm
- Reptile & Amphibian Regent: Dr. James Bogan
- Shelter Medicine Regent: Dr. Elizabeth Berliner
- Swine Health Management Regent: Dr. John Kolb
- VSOC Representative: Dr. Craig Datz
- Appeals Chair: Dr. Renee Rucinsky
- Continuing Education Chair: Dr. Mike Dutton
- Credentials Chair: Dr. Scott Leibsle
- DEI Chair: Dr. Nik Weber
- Examination Chair: Dr. Jordan Gagne
- Leadership Development Chair: BOD appointment
- MOC Chair: Dr. Sonnya Dennis
- Outreach Chair: Dr. Jerry Rusch (interim)
- Residency Chair: Dr. Elise Gingrich
As always, you can find your ABVP Leadership below.
Feline Regent Vacancy
Paula Colletti, VMD, DABVP (Canine & Feline), Leadership Development Committee Chair
Dr. Mark Cousins has announced his resignation as Feline Regent. He’s been a tremendous advocate for ABVP, both as Regent and in other roles in which he’s served. The Leadership Development Committee thanks Dr. Cousins for all his work and wishes him well. Leadership vacancies are filled by appointment of the Board of Directors. Please email me if you’re interested in being considered for the position. Meanwhile, any Feline Practice questions should be directed to the ABVP general email.
ABVP VIN Rounds
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.
Save The Dates!
Sunday, June 1, 8 PM Central Time
Bite Sized Fun! Dental Charting and Extractions
Carrie Muller, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline 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 ce@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.
Residency and Job Postings
Don’t forget that ABVP has classified listings for open positions all over the world!
July 1, 2025
- 2025-2026 Diplomate and Emeritus Diplomate fees payable
July 15, 2025
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
MOC Renewal Applications deadline
December 31, 2025
- Final date to be called a Diplomate for those who failed to MOC on time
January 15, 2026
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 account by 11:59 PM Central Time
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Time
April 9-12, 2026
- ABVP Symposium, Boston, Massachusetts
