Board Certification

Submission Guidelines

• Create a Microsoft Word document saved and titled as “Board Certification”.
• This file should be placed on both of the two (2) blue labeled CDs you submit. These CDs may also contain your continuing education, lectures, publications, submission review and case reviewer training files.
• The Word document should list the name of the additional board certification you received and when.

Explanation of Credit Allocation

A Diplomate can earn two hundred fifty (250) credits for an additional board certification. Credit will be awarded to Diplomates who become certified in an additional AVMA-recognized specialty related to their original ABVP certification. No more than two hundred fifty (250) credits can be awarded per certification cycle.  Board certification must be since the last certification date and will be verified.