June 2025

Registration for #ACVR2025 Now Open!

ACVR is excited to invite you to be part of our 2025 Annual Scientific Conference, taking place October 15–18, 2025, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

Tuesday evening, plan to join us for the Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall with the Welcome Reception. Come Wednesday, you will be ready to learn from speakers bringing topics and content to help establish your knowledge as a “Monday Ready” Radiologist. We'll also have two days worth of content on radiation oncology, a track dedicated to technicians, and the debut of a dedicated equine diagnostic imaging and PET imaging track!

In-person and Enduring Material registrations are both returning this year! To learn more about the registration options available to you, please click here.

RO Abstract Submission for #ACVR2025 Now Open!

Radiation Oncology abstracts must be submitted through the online system and will be subject to blind peer review. The title and text should not contain author names, institution names, location, or identifying information. Edits and updates may be performed at any time prior to clicking the “Complete Submission” button; changes will not be permitted after submission is completed. The abstract will appear AS SUBMITTED in a future issue of Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound.

Abstracts will be invited to present during the ACVR Annual Scientific Conference in Washington, DC, October 15-18, 2025. Radiation Oncology content will be presented October 15 and 16.

The RO abstract submission period will run from now through Tuesday, July 15. To learn more and submit your abstract, click here.

Note: The submission period for DI & EDI abstracts is now closed.

Diagnostic Imaging Internship Survey

At the Spring 2025 Executive Council meeting, ACVR initiated a Diagnostic Imaging Internship Task Force. This group will gather and discuss information related to Diagnostic Imaging Internships in order to make recommendations to the ACVR Executive Council regarding these programs. 

To assist with this initiative, we created a survey to gather your experiences, ideas, and feedback around Diagnostic Imaging Internships. The survey results will be collated by the Task Force to build our understanding of these programs. The survey is open to any stakeholders, ACVR members are welcome and encouraged to share it as appropriate. The ACVR does not maintain an email or contact list of interns, so your help in distribution is appreciated. The survey is anonymous and will take ~5 minutes.  

Click here to complete the survey.

Please direct any questions to Task Force Chair, Dr. Heather Chalmers via heather.j.chalmers@gmail.com. 

Volunteer to Serve on an ACVR Committee in 2026!

Did you know the ACVR has over 25 active committees? ACVR needs you! Our college depends on committee and society volunteers to ensure its success, so we hope you’ll consider volunteering for a committee or a society!

We are currently accepting volunteers to begin serving on committees in 2026! Exam Committee is a popular request for volunteers, but we encourage anyone with the capacity to also consider other committees such as DI & EDI Residency Standards and Evaluation Committee (RSEC), Veterinary Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (VRTOG), Online CE Committee and leadership roles in Veterinary Ultrasound Society.

If you are interested in serving but aren't sure where to start, visit the Administration and Committees page of our website or contact the Nominating Committee Chair to learn more.

Know what committee you're interested in serving on? Sign up now!

Reminder to Residency Directors - Resident Reporting & Biannual Resident Assessment Due July 31

Please be sure to register your residents (including newly matched candidates starting this summer) with the administrative office this summer. Timely reporting from our approved programs ensures accurate records and allows for a smoother experience for your residents. The Resident Reporting Form can be found on our website. Once your residents are registered with ACVR, administrative staff will be in touch to finalize their website account.

Biannual Resident Evaluations are due July 31, 2025. As a reminder, each resident will need a separate review form. (For example - if you have 3 residents, you will need to submit this form 3 times.) This form can be found on our website.

Diplomate Research Grant Award Submissions Due June 30

Submissions for the 2025 Diplomate Research Grant Awards are due by Monday, June 30. Research proposal submissions must be submitted electronically as a single zip file. Applicants should submit their grants to the Research Grant Upload page.

Questions can be directed to acvr@pamedsoc.org.

Reminder - Diagnostic Imaging Competency Based Framework Survey

This survey supports the goal to define the essential competencies that represent the abilities expected of a DI specialist. These competencies are intended to form an open-access, evidence-based foundation that veterinary residency programs can adopt or adapt to meet competency-based educational standards. This initiative supports program development, ensures training consistency, and helps graduates meet the real-world demands of practice.

Input from the ACVR community is essential to success!Contact Dr. Jennifer Brisson at Jennifer.Brisson@ethosvet.com to learn more.

Purchase Apparel from the ACVR Diplomate Shop!

We’re thrilled to unveil a shopping destination crafted exclusively for ACVR Diplomates! Featuring an array of options including polos, vests, jackets, and more, these pieces are designed to promote comfort while stylishly representing the field of veterinary radiology.

But that’s not all – our collection extends to accessories that showcase your ACVR pride. From stylish hats to spacious bags perfect for carrying essentials to conferences and clinics, our offerings are tailored to reflect your commitment to excellence.

Attention ACVR Members: Did you know you can save 20% on titles from Wiley.com using our special promo code? To view the promo code, or for more information on this discount, click here! 

Note: This promo code has changed in March 2025. If you have used this code before, please check to receive the new code.

June 30, 2025 – ACVR Diplomate Grant Applications Due

July 31, 2025 – RSEC Biannual Resident Assessments Due

July 31, 2025 – Resident Grant Progress Reports Due

August 26-27, 2025 – ACVR DI & EDI Certifying Exam

August 27, 2025 – ACVR DI & EDI Preliminary Exam

August 27-29, 2025 – ACVR RO Examinations

To view a full list of important dates, click here.