PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Colleagues:
 This will be my last newsletter writing to you as President. Your hard-working Board of Directors has accomplished a lot during this past year and will continue to do so, all with the goal of improving your experience and success as diplomates.
The Examination Committee
This month, I would like to introduce you to the last of the committees that I have described during the past year - the exam committee. It is appropriate to do so now, as we have just notified the 16 candidates that have successfully completed the requirements to sit the board examination. With any luck, we will have another 16 diplomates joining the college, which will place College membership well above 250 diplomates!
The Examination Committee, chaired by Dr. Marti Drum, consists of three subcommittees - one for each component of the exam - Core, Canine and Equine. The subcommittee for the Core Exam is chaired by Dr. Matthew Stewart, and the members are Drs. Nic Cabano, Suzan Oakley and Juliette Hart. The subcommittee for the Canine Exam is chaired by Dr. Laura Romano, and the members are Drs. Andrea Looney, Andrea Henderson and Sarah Love. The subcommittee for the Equine Exam is chaired by Dr. Allison Morton (Past chair: Dr. Jennifer Taintor), and the members are Drs. Carrie Schlachter, Ryland Edwards and Jane Manfredi.
This committee has the enormous task of writing and vetting (pun intended) the questions for the annual certifying exam. Their major accomplishment this year was that of improving exam security. In addition, the committee is beginning the significant task of creating and implementing scenario-based questions for future examinations, rather than only multiple choice questions. The Examination Committee also has been busy streamlining the question-writing process and undertaking annual training in question writing as a live workshop rather than a self-tutorial. They work very hard to ensure that the examination is current, secure, and fair.
Funds Allocated for Student Outreach
The Board of Directors recently allocated funds for the Public Relations and Marketing Committee, currently co-chaired by Dr. Felix Duerr and Dr. Evelyn Orenbuch, to encourage outreach to veterinary students with the goal of teaching them about the fields of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. The ACVSMR is joining with the
American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians in this important endeavor.
ACVSMR Meeting - Just 3 Weeks Away!
I hope to see you at the
ACVSMR meeting on Friday, October 18, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you have any questions for me or other members of the Board of Directors, please feel free to ask in person! In addition, be sure to attend the ACVSMR Business Meeting, which will be held at lunchtime. All ACVSMR diplomates and residents are welcome to attend; attendees will visit the exhibit hall for a complimentary box lunch and return for the business meeting. Come and join us!
We Need Your Help for a New ACVSMR Video
We also are looking for ACVSMR diplomates who will be at the meeting in Las Vegas and would like to be interviewed about the College for our new video. A limited number of spots are available. Please
see the details below and
email Felix Duerr if you are interesting in participating.
As always, your Board of Directors and Committees are always available to answer any questions you might have and to entertain suggestions for how to improve your experience as a veterinarian or allied professional interested in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation. So if you need us, feel free to contact us!
All my best,
Chris Zink, DVM, PhD
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
President, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Would You Like to Appear in the New ACVSMR Video?
ACVSMR Diplomates:
Are you attending the ACVS Surgery Summit in October in Las Vegas? We are creating a video to showcase ACVSMR, and we will be conducting on-camera interviews with diplomates while in Las Vegas. This is your chance to tell your colleagues about your experiences with the College and the benefits you have received! Our video sessions will take place Thursday morning and Friday afternoon, October 17-18, and we have a limited number of spots available. If you would like to participate, please contact Felix Duerr at
[email protected]
, and let him know of your interest. Our thanks to Platinum Performance for providing support for this video project.
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Call for Abstracts
ACVSMR Annual Educational Meeting, hosted in conjunction with the ACVS Surgical Summit
Friday, October 23, 2020
Washington, D.C.
ACVSMR is dedicated to fostering research in sports medicine and rehabilitation topics by once again providing you an opportunity to present the results of your work at our special session at the annual ACVS Symposium. At least one author must be prepared to register for the conference and be available to present at their assigned time. Each prospective presenting author may submit a maximum of three abstracts for consideration.
Three canine and 3 equine abstracts will be selected for presentation based on the two-step process. An honorarium and single day registration will be provided to each of the winners which may be graduated based on their final rank.
Please download the abstract submission guidelines for complete details. Please direct questions to Dr. Jennifer Brown, CE Committee Chair, at [email protected].
Submission Deadline: Midnight Pacific Standard Time, USA, January 31, 2020
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Join Us October 18 for the ACVSMR Business Meeting and Lecture Track at the ACVS Surgery Summit in Las Vegas
ACVSMR Business Meeting and Lunch
The ACVSMR Business Meeting will be held Friday, October 18, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in conjunction with the ACVS Surgery Summit.
All ACVSMR diplomates and residents are welcome to attend. The ACVSMR education sessions will break for lunch at 12:30 pm, and attendees are encouraged to visit the exhibit hall for a complimentary box lunch (voucher required) and return for the business meeting.
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ACVSMR Lecture Track
ACVSMR is pleased to present its lecture track for its annual Educational Meeting on Friday, October 18, 2019, at the ACVS Surgery Summit in Las Vegas.
Registration for the ACVS Surgery Summit is available on site starting Wednesday, October 16!
To learn more about the meeting, please click here.
ACVSMR residents are eligible for the resident rate for the ACVS Surgery Summit. Please select that option at registration.
Friday, October 18, 2019 - ACVSMR Special Session
8:00 am
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Keynote: From deserts to mountaintops: Exercise in extreme environments
Michael Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVSMR |
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9:30 am
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Break
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ACVSMR Scientific Abstract Session
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10:15 am
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Treatment failure with use of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells for gracilis fibrotic myopathy in two German Shepherd dogs
Ilan Frank, DVM |
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10:35 am
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Long-term outcome in horses undergoing interspinous ligament desmotomy for overriding dorsal spinous processes
Kara Brown, VMD |
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11:00 am
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Internet survey of risk factors for injury in flyball dogs
Christina Montalbano, VMD, CCRP, CVA |
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11:25 am
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Effects of therapeutic ultrasound on carpal range of motion and lameness in osteoarthritic horses
Brady Stutzman, BS |
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11:45 am
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Estimation of concentrations of 3-acetyl-11-keto-b-boswellic acid and 11-keto-b-boswellic acid in Boswellia serrata supplements formulated for humans and pets
Erin Miscioscia, DVM, CVA |
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12:10 pm
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Water treadmill exercise alters limb joint range of motion, but prolonged water treadmill training does not alter on-land kinematics
Persephone Greco-Otto, BSc |
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12:30 pm
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Lunch - ACVSMR Business Meeting
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1:45 pm
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SMR year in review - Research and hot topics in sports medicine and rehabilitation
Samuel Franklin, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR; Felix Duerr, DVM, MS, Dr. med. vet., DACVS-SA, DECVS, DACVSMR |
No foot, no horse: where we've been, where we are, and where we need to be
Sarah Sampson, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR |
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2:15 pm
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Exercise-induced gastritis in working dogs
Michael Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVSMR |
Use of bisphosphonates in athletic horses
Michael Schoonover, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR |
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2:45 pm
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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) in the working dog: Awareness and atraumatic disease management
Nic Cabano, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR |
Bovine sports medicine
Michael Schoonover, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR |
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3:15 pm
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Break
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4:00 pm
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Heat injury in the working dog: considerations, conditioning, and performance
Nic Cabano, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR |
Effects of swimming on cardiorespiratory function in horses
Samantha Franklin, BVSc, PhD, DACVSMR |
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4:30 pm
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Acclimatization of the canine athlete
Nic Cabano, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR |
Rider effects on respiratory function
Samantha Franklin, BVSc, PhD, DACVSMR |
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5:00 pm
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Diagnosis and management of injuries of the digit - the conservative approach
Jennifer Brown, DVM, DACVSMR |
Ski asthma and respiratory immune function in horses
Michael Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVSMR |
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5:30 pm
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Surgical management of injuries of the digit
Jon Dee, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR |
Exercise-induced arrhythmias in horses
Samantha Franklin, BVSc, PhD, DACVSMR |
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 Send Us Your Photos for Our New ACVSMR Instagram Account!
We are pleased to announce that we have started our Instagram account under the name
VSMR.official. Load the application Instagram on your smart phone, and then like our publications.
More over, we need your stories and pictures. Since Instagram is made to have a more visual content, you can send a small video clip or a couple of pictures with 2 to 5 lines of text to explain your case, announce a meeting, or also share some fun pics of your everyday practice.
We welcome your ideas and posts about sports medicine and rehabilitation, and we ask that you also direct your clients to this account for additional information.
Please send your photos, stories and ideas for posting to Philippe Benoit at
[email protected] as Instagram Coordinator for ACVSMR.
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We've Changed Our Facebook and Instagram Posting Rules
To encourage members to provide material for our
Facebook page and
Instagram account, the rules for publishing on these sites have been changed. Now we allow authorship notice on these media, the name of the publisher and his or hers affiliations can be mentioned.
This is a great way to publish a little case report or add some photos of a rehab process with a short explanation while gaining acknowledge in the community for this work! You can then add the post from the ACVSMR site to your social media to show you are an established member of ACVSMR.
We are pleased to have more than 4,000 followers on Facebook. If you have not done so already, please like the page and link to your business page.
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Diplomates: Be Sure Your Email Address Is Current
Email is our main way of reaching the membership, and we want to make sure we can contact you about membership and other issues directly affecting you, as well as news from the College. We do not give your email out to third parties.
Please help us out by taking a moment to
log in to the Diplomate Area of our website to make sure your preferred email address is listed in our system and your contact information is up to date. Thank you!
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Help Build a Resource Library for Veterinary Students!
The public relations committee of ACVSMR is hoping to develop sports medicine and rehabilitation student clubs in veterinary schools. We are conducting a survey of all U.S. veterinary schools and are planning to establish contact with advisors of existing clubs. In addition, we will be reaching out to faculty at the remaining schools offering assistance in developing student clubs.
For our organization to be most beneficial to these student clubs, we are now requesting that ACVSMR diplomates help us to create a library of resource materials. These can include case reports (canine and equine), webinars, and videotapes of clinical conditions with diagnosis, etc. We will make these resources available to student club advisors for use in club meetings, crediting those who have supplied the resources.
We expect interest to be high and are hoping that you will support us in this effort by helping to build our library. Please contact Dr. Linda Blythe,
[email protected]. Thank you!
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Send Us Your Photos and Success Stories!
Send us photos from your activities! Have you been involved in a recent canine or equine competition? Do you have a success story about a patient to share? Did you recently present at a sports medicine or rehabilitation-related conference?
Help us spread the word about rehabilitation and sports medicine by sharing photos and success stories of your activities! Please send your photos with captions and success stories to
[email protected]. We will acknowledge you and/or your practice in the credits of each photo. Thank you!
 Model Release Form
We also have created a model release form that your clients can sign to give permission for ACVSMR to publish their photos.
Download the model release form.
Please email completed forms to Dr. Kenneth Bruecker at
[email protected].
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Join the ACVSMR Speaker Registry!
Thank you to the ACVSMR members who have volunteered for our speaker registry. We invite all interested members to register so that we are able to recommend canine and equine speakers for upcoming meetings.
If you are interested in joining the speaker registry, please send an email to Dr. Jennifer Brown, chair of the Continuing Education Committee, at [email protected] with your contact information and topics of interest.
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SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019
Diplomate Presentations in the Next 90 Days
Diplomates: Please send details of any upcoming lectures and workshops that you will present to our newsletter editor Dr. Kenneth Bruecker at
[email protected]. These lectures qualify as continuing education for diplomates pursuing recertification.
September 27-28 - Lectures: Kristin Kirkby Shaw
Topic: The Business of Canine Rehabilitation
September 27-29 - Lectures/labs: Matt Brunke
Topics: Canine Manual Therapy (Modules 3 and 4) Including Massage, Joint Mobilization, Palpation
October 4-5: Lectures/labs: Elizabeth Davidson
Topic: Back, Sacroiliac & Pelvic Problems of the Horse
University of Tennessee/Northeast Seminars courses in Raleigh, North Carolina
October 5-9: Lectures/labs: Matt Brunke
Topics: CCRP Rehab Course Modules 3 and 4 on Physical Agent Modalities and Therapeutic Exercise; Designing and Implementing a Rehab Program
October 9-13 - Lectures/labs: Rosemary LoGiudice, Pedro Rivera
Topic: Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy Certification Program (Module 3 of 5)
October 16 - Workshop/dry lab: Kenneth Bruecker, Steven Petersen
Topic: Limb Alignment Osteotomies to Manage Patella Luxation
October 16 - Workshop: Sherman Canapp
Topic: Advanced Canine Sports Medicine & Regenerative Medicine
October 19 - Lectures: Sherman Canapp, Debra Canapp
Topics: Orthobiologics for the Treatment of Tendinopathies: Evidence Based Medicine (S. Canapp), Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Monitoring Tendons Treated with Orthobiologics (D. Canapp)
October 25 - Lectures/labs: Sherman Canapp
Topic: Sports Medicine Workshop
October 26-27 - Lectures/labs: Carol Gillis
Topic: Ultrasound of the Mid-Distal Limb & Stifle for Equine Practitioners
October 26-27 - Lectures/labs: Betsy Vaughan
Topic: Ultrasound of the Equine Upper Limb, Neck, Back & Pelvis
November 1-3 - Lectures/labs:
Leilani Alvarez, Hilary Clayton, Rosemary LoGiudice, Sarah Love, Roland Thaler
Topics: How to Prevent Common Sports Injuries; Novel Therapies That Promote Recovery; Nutrition and Supplements for the Sporting Dog; General Principles of Using Exercise for Conditioning and Rehabilitation; Proprioceptive-Based Techniques; A Link For Integrating Diagnostics To Recovery: Understanding Musculoskeletal Ultrasound I and II; Exercise and the Immune System; Conditioning in Canine Athletes; Longevity: Mobility in Geriatrics; Introduction and Review of Equine Regenerative Medicine; Selection and Application of Regenerative Medicine Modalities; Regenerative Medicine Case Presentation with Discussion
November 6-10 - Lectures/labs: Rosemary LoGiudice, Pedro Rivera
Topic: Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy Certification Program (Module 4 of 5)
November 8-9 - Lectures/labs: Kim Henneman
Topics:
Ultrasounding Not-So-Common Anatomical Areas (Equine), Understanding Injury & Biomechanics (Equine), Fascia & Injury: Palpation & Stretching (Equine), Diagnosing Soft Tissue Injuries (Canine), Canine Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography (with Japanese translation)
November 13-15 - Lectures: Kenneth Bruecker
Topics: Lameness: Forelimb - Diagnosis and Management; Lameness: Hindlimb - Diagnosis and Management; Orthopedic Complications; Complex/Unusual Orthopedic Cases: How Would You Manage?
November 21-24 - Lectures/labs: Pedro Rivera
Topics: Veterinary Massage & Rehabilitation Therapy (Module 4 of 4)
November 22-23 - Lectures/labs: Steve Adair
Topic:
Rehabilitation for Lower Limb Tendon & Ligament Conditions
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Available Positions
Diplomates: Please send us details of any job opportunities, residencies, or internships at your facility.
Please limit all postings to 100 words or less and submit them to our newsletter editor Dr. Kenneth Bruecker at
[email protected].
Note: All postings will be listed for 3 months and then removed unless we are notified that a posting should be repeated. Please notify us if a position is filled.
Available Residencies and Internships
No residencies or internships are currently posted. Additional internships and residencies in sports medicine and rehabilitation may be listed at
www.virmp.org.
Faculty Position - Small Animals, Munich, Germany
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munich, Germany, Faculty Position available for Diplomate of the European or the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR/ACVSMR) - Small Animals as of November 1, 2019, or by negotiation. Candidates should have completed a veterinary degree. Diplomate status ECVSMR or ACVSMR (Small Animals) is preferred, but board-eligible individuals will be considered. The candidate should have a special interest in preventative medicine and rehabilitation of neurologic and geriatric patients. For a detailed description of the position, please visit: https://www.med.vetmed.uni-muenchen.de/stellenangeb/physiotherapie/index.html. Interested applicants should please contact: Prof. Dr. Katrin Hartmann, Dipl. ECVIM-CA, Medizinische Kleintierklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen, [email protected].
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Equine Field Service, Woodstock, Connecticut
- The Tufts Veterinary Field Service invites applications for a primary clinical position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in equine ambulatory medicine and surgery. The successful candidate will hold a DVM or equivalent degree, and be an experienced equine practitioner proficient in lameness and general practice skills. The successful candidate will also demonstrate enthusiasm for clinical, laboratory and didactic veterinary student education. Preferred: Board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty (ABVP, ACVIM, ACVS, ACVMSR) or significant experience in equine sports medicine. View position and submit applications via Interfolio visit https://apply.interfolio.com/60733. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
DACVSMR or Board-Eligible Veterinarian, Sydney, Australia
- The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney Australia is looking for DACVSMR or board eligible rehab veterinarian to join our busy Sydney based team. The SASH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation department is unique within the country. We have a dedicated rehabilitation ward with canine gym with a Gaitrite gait analysis pressure mat walkway and customer underwater treadmill. You would be working with a highly motivated, cohesive team who have a very distinct set of skills and qualifications run by Dr Naomi Boyd, our veterinary-physiotherapist. For more information, please follow the link provided. https://sashvets.com/careers/sports-medicine-and-rehabilitation-veterinarian/.
Veterinary Nurse, Sydney, Australia
- The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney Australia is looking for a passionate Vet Nurse to join our Rehabilitation Team. We are happy to consider applicants without prior rehabilitation experience, however a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience and a Certificate 4 are required. You would be working with a highly motivated, cohesive team who have a very distinct set of skills and qualifications under the guidance of Dr Naomi Boyd, our veterinary-physiotherapist. If you are passionate about rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please follow the link provided. https://sashvets.com/careers/rehabilitation-therapist/.
Veterinarian - Rehabilitation Medicine, New Castle, Delaware
- BluePearl of New Castle, DE is seeking a full time licensed Veterinarian with CCRT or CCRP certification. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented therapist who will continue to grow our rehabilitation department and work with our skilled specialty team that includes a certified rehabilitation technician. Expectations include diagnosing and managing individualized treatment plans; communicate directly with referring veterinarians, as well as in-house surgeons and neurologists. For more information or to apply, please go to: https://www.bluepearljobs.com/job/9573987/rehabilitation-medicine-veterinarian-new-castle-de/.
Veterinarian - Rehabilitation Medicine, Kirkland, Washington
- Seattle Veterinary Specialist, a BluePearl Veterinary Partner in Seattle, WA, affiliated with BluePearl Veterinary Partners, is seeking a full time rehab clinician (CCRT). Our hospital is looking to grow and develop a new service for our location. We have neurology and surgery on site and would like to expand case load to include referrals. We have a under water treadmill, cold laser, shock wave, rehab work space for land exercises, & currently have it staffed with a rehab (soon to be certified) technician. A clinician trained in acupuncture would be a plus! For more information, please visit our careers page at: https://www.bluepearljobs.com/job/9557174/veterinarian-rehabilitation-medicine-kirkland-wa/.
Veterinarian - Rehabilitation Medicine, Orange Park, Florida
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BluePearl of Orange Park is seeking a full time licensed Veterinarian with CCRT or CCRP certification. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented therapist who will continue to grow our rehabilitation department and work with our skilled specialty team that includes a certified rehabilitation technician. Expectations include diagnosing and managing individualized treatment plans; communicate directly with referring veterinarians, as well as in-house surgeons and neurologists. Our rehabilitation department is equipped with therapeutic ultrasound, therapeutic laser, land treadmill, underwater treadmill and many other rehabilitation modalities. To learn more or to apply please go to https://www.bluepearljobs.com/job/9150482/veterinarian-rehabilitation-medicine-orange-park-fl/.
Sports Medicine / Rehabilitation Specialist, Commerce, Michigan
- MedVet is seeking sports medicine/rehabilitation specialist to join our Commerce, MI hospital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality care. MedVet is one of the largest employee owned and veterinarian led multispecialty and emergency practices in the country and offers the opportunity to become a shareholder. Dedication to our mission, strategy and core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion are the priorities of our organization and allow us to deliver true collaborative care. Visit www.medvet.com/employment or send a confidential CV to: Dr. Barbara Lightner, [email protected], 614.506.6288.
Sports Medicine Specialist / Experienced CCRT Clinician, Syracuse, New York
- We are looking for a Sports Medicine specialist (or experienced CCRT clinician) to direct our CARE (Complementary and Animal Rehab Essentials) center, expand upon our current pain management therapies, and bring new modalities of care to upstate, NY. The CARE center is privately owned and was built in 2013 alongside the Veterinary Medical Center of CNY, a 24hr ER/specialty practice in Syracuse, NY. Current services provided include acupuncture, spinal manipulation, laser therapy, trigger point release, water treadmill therapy, therapy pool, PT work, pain management. Please visit http://www.vmccny.com/care-pet-therapy or contact Maureen Luschini ([email protected]) to learn more about us. Residents welcome to apply!
DACVSMR or Board-Eligible Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Shoreline, Washington
- SOUND Veterinary Rehabilitation Center is seeking a DACVSMR or board eligible rehab veterinarian to join our team. We are partners with Animal Surgical and Orthopedic Center (formerly Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle), the premier orthopedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation center in the Pacific Northwest. Join 4 rehab DVMs, including 2 DACVSMR, 7 DACVS (two are double boarded), one PT, 2 certified rehab techs and 6 rehab assistants. Equipment includes CT, diagnostic ultrasound, needle and traditional arthroscopy, 3 PRP systems, ESWT and full rehab gym with 2 UWTM. Our team culture is outstanding and there is no place more beautiful to live. Compensation is competitive and includes full health benefits, generous CE and vacation time, and more. For more information please email [email protected].
Department Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, Ithaca, New York
- Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Clinical Sciences. The successful candidate will be a board-certified veterinarian (DVM or equivalent); recognized for research, clinical, and teaching excellence; leadership; scholarship; have a sound vision for the future of the department; and the skill to lead and advance a clinical and research-oriented department. Application review will begin on July 15, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. For full position details and to apply, visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13734.
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Recent Publications
Diplomates and residents, please send your recent publication information to Dr. Kenneth Bruecker at
[email protected] so we can announce it here.
To see publications from previous months, visit the
Publications page
of our website.
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