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March 2025 e-News
President's Message
Jeff Husa, DVM, DABVP (Swine Health Management), President
Spring!
Daffodils in snow?! Not quite but they only missed it by 7 days. The snow and cold that hammered us last week is gone. It’s a sunny 75 degrees and our flower beds are erupting. I hope that all of you can get outside wherever you are and enjoy Spring. I love this season of renewal but, uh oh, I think I’ll have to mow my lawn soon!
Speaking of soon, please come join us in San Antonio for the 2025 ABVP
Symposium. Take a minute and go to ABVP Symposium 2025 to register right away. We begin at noon Central on Thursday March 27th with cross species lectures and Hands-On Workshops, and sessions wrap up at noon on Sunday. Our army of volunteers have prepared an amazing educational program for us. Please come join us on the River Walk!
See you soon,
Jeff
Your March MOC Update
Sonnya Dennis, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), MOC Chair
Journal Club: In addition to this newsletter, you should be getting an email every ODD month when the new Journal Club is released. This is a REQUIREMENT for MOC.
- If you are not getting those emails, please 1) make abvp.com a safe-sender and check spam 2) log in to Prolydian Diplomate Portal (white world) and be sure that your contact info is current, 3) contact Marisa.
- Required: If you have not started doing the 5 question “quiz” on the Journal Club article, START NOW!!! Take a few minutes every other month to check out what your colleagues shared for an article! The Journal Club group puts a lot of time into this to help keep us current and connected. The links go away after 1 year.
- Optional: Jump on the Google Group Listserv if you want to discuss. We have some great chats going!
- If you have never uploaded anything to the Prolydian MOC Portal (purple world), start now! Start here: MOC webpage and handbook has step-by-step instructions.
Maintenance of Certification Workshop at the Symposium: Check the program for details!
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
Next month the Solutions Book Club is hosting former Avian Diplomate Dr. Kemba Marshall for their quarterly book discussion. Interested parties can visit the links in the following post from the PrideVMC:
"Solutions Book Club We are either part of the solution or part of the
problem. At any time. In any conversation. At work or at home. It's a choice.
Our world needs more people who are part of the solution. The purpose of the
Solutions Book Club (SBC) is to provide a safe, brave space for dialogue so
that those who engage leave the program stronger, smarter, more open minded, and better equipped to be part of the solution. PrideVMC CEO Mia Cary and her UF c/o 99 classmate Kemba Marshall are hosting this quarterly book club focused on community and solutions. The next book of focus is DEI in Veterinary Medicine (edited by Dr. Marshall!). To learn more, please visit the SBC
padlet registration link for the April 17 SBC session."
ABVP Student Representatives
Sarah Eaton, DVM, DABVP (Equine), Outreach Chair
The Outreach Committee and the Student Outreach Subcommittee are continually impressed with the drive and ingenuity of our student colleagues. We have five veterinary schools with ABVP Student Representatives.
The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences at City University of Hong Kong was one of the first ABVP Student Outreach schools.
Javin is our ABVP student representative in HK this year. We greatly appreciate his work. Below is Javin's report from this past school year.
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve as the student representative of the ABVP Club. I gained invaluable insights and experience throughout the semester. Having
recruited 44 members this year, the ABVP Club has organized three activities in cooperation with the Veterinary Community Outreach Programme (VCOP), which is led by Dr. Teresa Lee.
The first community was a vaccination clinic, aimed at preventing the transmission of zoonotic disease from semi-feral dogs and cats.
The second was a vaccination clinic held in collaboration with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD).
The third activity organized this semester was a carnival at Sha Kok House Estate, where we provided health check services for owners living in the housing estate at an affordable price. Working with Stewards HK, we also delivered mini talks on animal welfare and designed educational games that teach young children about canine and feline husbandry, in the hope of fostering the awareness of animal welfare.
Without the enthusiastic participation of our club members and the invaluable support and guidance from Dr Teresa, these activities would not have been successfully held.”
A huge thank you to Javin, to his ABVP club members, and to Dr. Lee for all of their hard work.
Companion Animal Pain Management Practice Fellowship (CAPMP)
Mike Dutton, MS, DVM, DABVP, CE Chair
Companion Animal Pain Management Practice Fellowship has a rolling enrollment and is accepting new DABVP applicants. This 1 year hybrid program is geared for the DABVP who wants to elevate their pain management knowledge and skills. Successful completion earns the DABVP the title of 'ABVP Fellow in Companion Animal Pain Management Practice'. For more information, contact Mike Dutton.
HOW Coordinator Needed: ABVP Symposium
Mike Dutton, MS, DVM, DABVP, CE Chair
ABVP Symposium is looking for a Hands-On Workshop (HOW) coordinator. Dr. Sanders has a new job and is stepping down from the position (but is happy to on-board a new HOW coordinator). This is a paid position and the person coordinates and oversees logistics for the Hands-On Workshops that occur at the annual ABVP Symposium. If you want to know about the position, please contact Mike Dutton.
Volunteers Needed: Angoff Rating
Jordan Gagne, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline) (Feline), Examination Chair
The Examination Committee is looking for volunteers to assist in Angoff Rating and Item Writing/Review for the Reptile/Amphibian, Dairy, and Feline examinations. The Avian Examination is also looking for volunteers to participate in Angoff Rating. Time commitment ranges from approximately 10-30 hours seasonally but is typically broken up over several months. Please email Jordan if interested.
Donate via Pledge to the ABVP Foundation
The ABVP Foundation Board of Directors
The Foundation has seven terrific students who we are bringing to Symposium this year via our Denny French Scholarships. The approximate cost to bring a student to Symposium is about $2000, so we need your help to continue to expose veterinary students to our amazing specialty.
Sponsorship Opportunities Include:
- Sponsoring one or more students this year
- Making a one-time donation
- Making a recurring donation
We have had increasing interest the last few years and we will only be able to continue this level of support with your help. So donate early and often. Please click the button below to make your donation.
The Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization, which means contributions are fully deductible.
Thank you!
ABVP 2025 Symposium
Get ready for the ABVP Symposium next week!
See you in San Antonio!
Dates: March 27 - 30, 2025
Location: San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk
Happy Spring
Manuel Himenes Jr., DVM, DABVP (Equine), Equine Regent
Hello fellow Diplomates. Spring is arriving, racing, breeding and horse-shows are about to begin getting full swing. Hopefully we will see many of you in San Antonio!
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, March 23, 9 PM Eastern
Advanced Techniques in the Colic Work-Up
Kelly Gravitt, DVM, DABVP (Equine)
Sunday, April 13, 9 PM Eastern
Clinical Management of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in CKD Cats
Lan-Hsin Kuo, BVSc(Hon 1), MS, DABVP (Feline Practice), MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats)
Thursday, May 15, 9 PM Eastern
Integrated Seafood Science
Stephen Frattini, DVM, DABVP (Fish 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!
March 27-30, 2025
- ABVP Symposium, San Antonio, Texas
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
