August 2024

Early Bird Registration for the 2024 ACVR Annual Scientific Conference Ends September 1!

Make headway to Norfolk, Virginia for the 2024 ACVR Annual Scientific Conference! Our annual conference brings together the brightest minds in veterinary radiology and radiation oncology for an unparalleled week of cutting-edge knowledge and camaraderie.

There are two registration types available for you to choose from: In-Person Registration and Enduring Materials Registration! For ACVR Diplomates, either type of meeting registration will satisfy the diplomate meeting attendance requirements.

Early Bird Pricing for in-person attendance ends Sunday, September 1! Be sure to take advantage of your discounted registration rate.

Attention ACVR Diplomates: Click here to learn more about required attendance options for ACVR Diplomates.

A Preview of #ACVR2024 Conference Keynote - Dr. Bobbi Conner

Adult Learning and How to Better Teach Yourself as You Age

In this two-part series, we’ll discuss what science knows (and doesn’t) about how we learn and how we remember. I’ll share tools and techniques to enhance deep learning and long-term memory. I’ll also dispel some common myths about learning. Understanding how our brains work to learn (and recall) knowledge can help us more effectively incorporate new information, regardless of age or stage of our careers.

With a solid foundation of metacognition, we can then start to dig into the science of unlearning, which is different from passive forgetting. What are some of barriers to learning new, and sometimes radically different, ideas? We’ll discuss how learning and unlearning can change as we get older and why it feels harder to teach old dogs new tricks.

You’ll finish this series with a better understanding of the power and limitations of your own brain and how to harness that understanding to become a more efficient and effective learner.

Diplomates - Plan to Attend the 2024 Annual Business Meeting

ACVR Diplomates are encouraged to attend the 2024 ACVR Annual Business Meeting! This year's meeting will be held on Thursday, October 31 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. A virtual meeting option will be provided to Diplomates not attending the 2024 Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.

Keep an eye on your email for more details and a registration link. Questions can be directed to acvr@pamedsoc.org

In-Training Exam Committee (ITEC) Update

The In-Training Exam Committee (ITEC) is excited to announce the development of a physiology/pathophysiology mock exam to facilitate resident preparation for the ACVR and ECVDI qualifying examinations.  

This will add to the 3 existing mock examinations covering physics, anatomy, and relevant literature. Please take note of the mock examination schedule listed below which covers 2024.

Volunteer to Moderate a Session at #ACVR2024

The 2024 Program Committee is seeking volunteers to moderate sessions at the 2024 Annual Scientific Conference! If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please complete this Committee Volunteer Form and list "Program Committee" in the field provided.

Stay tuned for exciting updates on this year's program, including news on this year's Keynote Speaker and the return of our Image Interpretation Session!

Conference Preview: FORUM Day at #ACVR2024

The focus of the Forum this year will be the practical use and applications of AI in day to day practice. Talks will be organized into themes that approximate standard workflows of Case Review and Prep, Reporting, Communications, and Research. 

More details coming soon!

Volunteer to Serve on an ACVR Committee!

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 beginning December 1, 2024! If you are interested in serving in 2025, please sign up now!

Committee Volunteer FAQ

Q: What if I don’t have much time to offer?

A: We have committees with a variety of time commitments!

Q: What if I’m a new diplomate? Do I have the experience to serve on a committee?

A: We have positions open for new diplomates, experienced diplomates, and everyone in between.

Q: I don’t have anything to offer to an ACVR committee!

A: Everyone brings a unique perspective, and each one is meaningful! We’re sure your contributions will make a positive impact.

Visit the Administration and Committees page of our website to learn about committee opportunities and to volunteer.

August 27-28, 2024 – ACVR DI & EDI Certifying Examination

August 28, 2024 – ACVR DI & EDI Preliminary Examination

August 28-30, 2024 – ACVR RO Examination

September 18-21, 2024 – ECVDI Annual Meeting - Athens, Greece

October 30-November 2, 2024 – ACVR Annual Scientific Conference - Norfolk, VA



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