Certification Manual for Residents, Supervising Diplomates, Resident Advisors, and Program Directors Effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 The information contained in this Manual was submitted for publication on January 20, 2021 and becomes effective on July 1, 2021. It represents the current policies, procedures and requirements for individuals interested in certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM or the College). While a concerted effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Program Directors, Supervising Diplomates, Resident Advisors, residents, and candidates should contact the ACVIM office if questions arise. Further, ACVIM policies and procedures are subject to periodic review and change. If Program Directors, Supervising Diplomates, Resident Advisors, residents, or candidates have concerns about proposed or actual changes that could impact the certification process they should contact the ACVIM Certification and Accreditation staff at the Colorado office, preferably by email at
[email protected] or by mail or phone, as referenced below. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Prentice Place Suite 300 8301 East Prentice Avenue Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Tel: (303) 231-9933 or (800) 245-9081 (toll free in USA and Canada) Fax: (303) 231-0880 Website: www.ACVIM.org E-mail:
[email protected] i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ACVIM MISSION STATEMENT 1 2 ACVIM VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES STATEMENTS 1 3 IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS 2 3.A Active ACVIM Diplomate 2 3.B ACVIM Associate 2 3.C American Board of Veterinary Specialties 3 3.D Authorized Agent 3 3.E Board of Regents (BOR) 3 3.F Candidate 4 3.G Certification Liaison 4 3.H Certification Process 4 3.I Credentials Committee 5 3.J Diplomate 5 3.K Disabled ACVIM Diplomate 5 3.L European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM) 5 3.M European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM) 6 3.N European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animal (ECVIM-CA) 6 3.O European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN) 6 3.P Good Standing 6 3.Q Honorary Member 7 3.R.