February 20-22, 2012
Western Veterinary Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, Exhibit Booth
March 15-17, 2012
Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Purdue University, Exhibit Booth
March 16-17, 2012
American Animal Hospital Association, Denver, Colorado, Exhibit Booth
April 12-15, 2012
17th Annual ABVP Symposium, San Antonio, Texas, Hyatt Regency San Antonio
April 26-29, 2012
CVC, Washington, DC, Certification Workshop
May 31-June 2, 2012
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, Exhibit Booth
ABVP’s respected and fully-accredited certification process is designed for veterinarians who demonstrate expertise in a broad range of clinical subjects and display the ability to communicate medical observations and data in an organized, professional manner.
Unlike other AVMA specialty boards, which are devoted to specific disciplines or organ systems, ABVP awards species-oriented certification in ten different practice categories.
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17th Annual ABVP Symposium
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ABVP is pleased to announce the conclusion of its 21st Annual Student Case Report Contest sponsored by Elanco and MERIAL. First place receives an $800 cash award and is presented to Christopher Bailey from Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, with the case titled “Chronic Hydrothorax Secondary to Unilateral Kidney Disease”. In addition, 1st place receives an $1,100 stipend to attend the 17th Annual ABVP Symposium in San Antonio, Texas. Second place receives a $400 cash award and is presented to Ashley French of University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, with the case titled “Spinose Ear Tick in an HYPP Yearling American Quarter Horse”. Third place receives a $200 cash award and is presented to Dymphna Relucio of St. George's University, School of Veterinary Medicine, with the case titled “Feline Cardiomyopathy”.
Our thanks and congratulations go to this year’s outstanding winners. ABVP appreciates the efforts of those who entered the contest and strongly encourages veterinary students across the country to participate in the 22nd Annual Student Case Report Contest.
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Congratulations to the following veterinarians on achieving Diplomate status with the ABVP after successfully completing examinations held on November 4-6, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. New Diplomates can find helpful information here.
Avian Practice Beef Cattle Practice Canine and Feline Practice |
Dairy Practice Equine Practice Exotic Companion Mammal Practice Food Animal Practice Reptile and Amphibian Practice Swine Health Management Practice |
*Indicates certification in a second practice category. The original certification category is in parentheses.