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"Diplomate" or "Board Certified Specialist"
is a veterinarian that has completed special educational
requirements of advanced training in a specific field of
study. A general practitioner veterinarian must complete
3-4 years of undergraduate study and then 4 years of
veterinary school. The Diplomate continues that
educational process in order to received the status of being
"board certified".
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Each
specialty has a group that governs itself and makes sure that
high standards of achievement are maintained.
The
American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) governs all diplomats
of surgery.
The
American College of Theriogenologists (ACT) governs all
specialists in reproduction.
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The
requirements to become board certified in Surgery are:
- Three to four years of undergraduate
studies and 4 years of veterinary school
- One year of a rotating Internship
- Completion of a certified Residency
training program
- Under supervision of a ACVS
diplomate
- Perform various surgical
procedures
- Speak at continuing education
seminars
- Rotate through Internal Medicine,
Radiology, Pathology, and Anesthesiology services
- Write and publish a research
project that promotes the advancement of veterinary
surgery
- Pass a written examination given by
the American College of Veterinary Surgeons
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The requirements to
become board certified in Theriogenology are:
- Three to four years of undergraduate
studies and 4 years of veterinary school
- Optional one year Internship
- Either: 3 year residency training
OR Mentorship program hosted by and ACT diplomate
- Pass a written and practical
examination given by the American College of Theriogenologists
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| Some
general practitioners have interest in enhancing their
practice ability by continuing their training beyond the
normal continuing education requirements, but can not or do
not wish to return to school. For these individuals
there is the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP).
The requirements for ABVP certification
are:
- Minimum 6 years of general practice or
3 year "in house" residency under supervision of
ABVP diplomate
- Acceptance of two case reports written
by the AVMA publication guidelines
- Pass a written and practical examination given by the ABVP.
Board certification by the ABVP indicates
that this practitioner has shown and demonstrated extra
commitment and ability in clinical practice.
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