Species-oriented certification for veterinary practice

The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Veterinarians who demonstrate expertise in a broad range of clinical subjects - ABVP
Continuing education must support the practice category

 

Continuing Education

Submission Guidelines:

Must send two (2) separate cds containing education documentation (blue labels).This cd may also contain your curriculum vitae, publications and lecture files. Use ABVP blue recertification labels for continuing education.

Using the format below, document continuing education credits accumulated during the last five years prior to recertification. Continuing education must support the practice category in which you seek recertification. Not more than 10% of the continuing education may be in practice management. All information on the samples below must be supplied to receive credit. A maximum of 250 credits is possible.

All ABVP Symposium topics (2000 - 2006)
Organized by practice for your reference - [Excel file] [PDF file]

Here is the example of Continuing Education.

ABVP Sponsored 3 credits per instructional hour attended Attendance at meetings in the last five (5) years prior to submission date such as the annual ABVP Practitioners Symposium or at other meetings where the designation of ABVP appears in the title of the time allotment in the official program. Hours must be in area of specialization. A maximum of 250* credits is allowed.

Date Name of Meeting Speaker/Topics Contact Hours Credit Hours X 3

4/23-25/2000

ABVP Practitioners Symposium

Dr. Steven L. Marks, Feline Endocrinology Antimicrobial Therapy in Felines

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Other veterinary meetings 2 credits per instructional hours attended Attendance at Major meetings of veterinary organizations or Colleges of Veterinary medicine in the last five years prior to submission date. Examples include AABP, ACVIM, AAEP, AAHA, AASV, AVMA, NMC, AAFP, AAFP, AAV, NAVC and WVC. Hours must be in area of specialization. A maximum of 250* credits is allowed (Veterinary Preventive Medicine, eg). Those pursuing advanced degrees that contribute to veterinary medicine should consult the ABVP office about eligibility for credit.

Date Name of Meeting Speaker/Topics Contact Hours Credit Hours X 2

1/23-25/2002

AAFP Winter Conference

Dr. Betty Brown, Feline Dentistry

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* Note: Beginning January 2008, a maximum of 200 credits is allowed.