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President's Message
Jon Townsend, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Dairy Practice), President
Well, if you wanted it or not, it is here. Autumn is starting to make herself known. Even with some above average temperatures and rain here in Indiana, we are getting some leaves changing color, some leaves falling, the walnuts falling from my trees in the back yard, and some crisp mornings to feed the heifers. Here in the Heartland the combines are rolling harvesting soybeans and corn – probably the best indicator of the end of summer. For those of you that know me, I have a love/hate relationship with Fall. I love the nice weather, the end of flies and mosquitoes, and the clear, blue skies, but I hate the knowledge that winter is coming and that means more work in caring for the livestock and homestead. With that said, the natural signs are a great indicator that nature and time move on and there is something very reassuring in that knowledge. On a personal level I am reminded this fall that time is ever moving by watching my daughter play her final soccer game of her senior year and prepare her applications for colleges. Time waits for no one, but we should strive to appreciate and use the time we are given.
So, what does this have to do with ABVP? Two things came to my mind as I pondered what to write as I sat in front of my computer screen. First, I was thrilled to experience the World Dairy Expo in person at the end of September. While I was there for work, I did get to wander the barns and admire the beautiful cows and appreciate the hard work put into those lovely creatures by a large number of people. What was really fun for me to see though, was live people. I know there are, and will be, hurdles in our path placed by COVID-19 but I am heartened to see people out and trying to lead a somewhat normal life. While vaccinations and masks and caution may become part of our lives, I believe in my heart that by April of 2022 we will be in a place where we can feel good about our ABVP Symposium and that we can see each other in person as we get great veterinary CE. I have no greater wish for 2022! Secondly, from an ABVP perspective, there is no greater way to mark the passage of time than by candidates passing their examinations. I am excited to announce we have 43 brand new Diplomates! While we continue to work on our credentialing process, we continue to welcome new members into our specialty group. There is nothing more satisfying than having new colleagues dedicated to the goal of the demonstration of high-quality veterinary practice, regardless of species. We look forward to officially welcoming our new Diplomates! Time keeps moving and I will try to focus on the positive things that are happening!
Hope all of you are doing well and get a chance to get out and enjoy the fall. Visit a pumpkin patch or corn maze if you can. Drink some apple cider. Enjoy the sunrises. Watch the stars on a crisp night. Celebrate the passage of time. Above all else, I hope you and yours stay well at your end of the barn.
Jon
Welcome New Diplomates!
ABVP Private Practitioner Route Psychometrically Validated
ABVP recently asked HumRRO, a company who performs psychometric analyses for companies, to look at our College’s practitioner route. Most of our Diplomates achieved their specialist status using the practitioner route which includes the ABVP style Case Reports, synopsis of veterinary practice, self-report job experience, letters of reference, continuing education, and veterinary diploma.
After an extensive three-month review of our application requirements, reviewing standards, reviewer training, and job task analyses for each practice group, HumRRO concluded that ABVP’s practitioner route is psychometrically valid. ABVP meets both American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) and National standards for credentialing for both scope of Diplomate knowledge and rigor of the credentialing process.
As a side note, earlier this year HumRRO also evaluated the ABVP examination process and found that the exams are psychometrically valid.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Update
Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice)
What a whirlwind of almost 3 months learning the ropes, people, and process, and unraveling the kinks! It has been a pleasure to talk and email with (most of) you! I am a big supporter of ABVP and want to do whatever I can to help with the new MOC process. My RVS Vice Chairs have been busy getting feedback to tweak Prolydian for a more intuitive and smoother process. We really appreciate your patience with navigating the new platform and being guinea pigs this year. Please do not hesitate to contact me, or your Vice Chair, if you have any questions.
In response to some frequently asked questions, the MOC Handbook has been updated WITH PICTURES! Find it linked below!
“The new MOC process proves ABVP listened to its Diplomates with this updated, streamlined, simpler, and much more fair way to recertify. Actually, this new platform makes it almost impossible not to maintain your specialty status with a directed focus on continued learning, self improvement, and encouraging support of our organization. And your MOC Vice-Chair is there to watch, guide, and monitor your progress along the way ensuring success!”
Anthony A. Pilny, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Avian Vice Chair, Maintenance of Certification
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
Handy Links:
Contact Your MOC Vice Chair:
- Find Emails Below
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An Update from the Avian Regent
Chris Griffin, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)
We are excited about the upcoming ABVP Symposium, which will be held April 21-24, 2022 in Chicago. Switching back to the spring lessens the chance of Hurricanes, but might increase our chances of snow (in Chicago, anyway!). In any event, we are looking forward to our in-person conference, and the exotic tracks should be fantastic.
Speakers will include ABVP Diplomates Angela Lennox, Brian Speer, Mike Corcoran, James Bogan, Cheryl Greenacre, Brenna Fitzgerald, Scott Echols, J. Jill Heatley, and Greg Lisciandro. Other speakers for our exotics track will
include Ethan Biswell (presenting on Avian and Exotic Companion Mammal
Pathology) and Micah Kohles (presenting on Small Mammal GI function and
nutrition, as well as an update on RHDV2 and vaccine usage).
Come join us for a spectacular program, and encourage friends and colleagues to also attend!
Opportunities to Help YOUR ABVP
When you login to https://abvp.connect.prolydian.com/ (which is the NEW main database system), you can now view available volunteer opportunities within ABVP. As Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs make us aware of places where assistance is needed, you will be able to find them listed here.
Residency and Job Postings
Don’t forget ABVP has classified listings for open positions all over the USA!
Event Calendar 2022
January 15, 2022
Credentials documentation deadline for both Initial Applications and Re-Applications. All documentation must be submitted via your ABVP online account by 11:59 PM Central Time
Swine Health Management Entry Exam registration and fee deadline. Registration must be completed via your ABVP online account by 11:59 PM Central Time
Semi-Annual Residency Logs deadline. Logs must be submitted via your ABVP SmartSheet account by 11:59 PM Central Time
April 21-24, 2022
- ABVP Symposium, Chicago, Illinois
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 via your ABVP online account by 11:59 PM Central Time
First-time Credentials Application and fee deadline. All applications and fees must be submitted via your ABVP online account by 11:59 PM Central Time
Invitation to complimentary continuing education events sponsored by Royal Canin.
