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The Board of Regents approves a motion to dissolve the ACVIM Foundation and introduces a new plan to integrate the Foundation’s mission to support vital education and scientific research into the organization’s core functions, ensuring sustainability and prioritization for this important part of the ACVIM’s work.

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The ACVIM Foundation is founded as a non-profit to support and advance the research mission of the ACVIM. The ACVIM Foundation’s mission is to eliminate animal and human disease by supporting discovery, education, and partnerships throughout the global community of medicine.

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After 5 years of provisional recognition and a multiple year review, the ACVIM achieved full recognition.

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The LAIM Specialty exam is uncoupled from and no longer takes place in person in the days immediately preceding the ACVIM Forum.

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Remaining exams are uncoupled from and no longer take place in person in the days immediately preceding the ACVIM Forum. Candidates now have the flexibility to take their exams remotely at a location of their choosing, or at a testing center for all exams.

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The VetSpecialists.com website is redeveloped and launches again with a new search function and more resources for animal owners.

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The BOR spends time in a visioning workshop revising and updating the ACVIM Mission, Vision and Values statements.

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The ACVIM holds its first virtual ACVIM Forum. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the difficult decision to switch to a virtual platform and deliver cutting-edge continuing education set the foundation for a hybrid offering in subsequent years.

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VetSpecialists.com website launches with the goal to promote awareness of specialty veterinary medicine directly to animal owners.

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The Distinguished Service Award is established.
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A central office is established in Blacksburg, Virginia in the home of Lee and Inge Pyle to manage the rapid growth of the ACVIM.

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The ACVIM reveals a celebratory logo to commemorate 50 years since the college was first established.

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A partnership with the Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) is established. The AIMVT promotes advancing the skills of veterinary technicians within the disciplines of veterinary internal medicine.

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The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) provides a harassment-free Academy experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof).

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The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) provides a harassment-free Academy experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof).

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The William R. Fenner Early Career Award for Outstanding Service is established in honor of Dr. Bill Fenner. The award will be presented to a Diplomate exemplifying exceptional service in the College and/or their Specialty in a volunteer capacity within the first 10 years following Board-certification.

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The ACVIM Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award is established and presented to the most prominent leaders in each specialty. The inaugural recipients are Dr. Stephen Ettinger for Cardiology and Dr. Alexander de Lahunta for Neurology.

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The Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence is established. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding achievements and dedicated service to the veterinary profession. View past recipients

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The Distinguished Service Award is renamed the ACVIM Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award in honor of Lee and Inge Pyle. The award recognizes outstanding and dedicated service by a Diplomate as a college volunteer.

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Annual Award Renamed In Honor Dr. Lee and Inge Pyle

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The first certifying examination is held, with fifteen individuals becoming the first ACVIM Diplomates certified in veterinary internal medicine by exam.

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The ACVIM receives approval from the AVMA to establish the college for Veterinary Internal Medicine.

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The ACVIM moves into an official office in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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The second ACVIM Forum is held in Washington DC, with the number of participants nearly doubling from the previous year (682).

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Cardiology, Dermatology and Neurology become recognized specialties of the ACVIM.

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The officers of the first ACVIM Board of Regents are established.

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The first ACVIM organizational meeting (before becoming established by the AVMA) is held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) establishes Recognized Veterinary Specialties.

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Understanding future workforce needs

Staffing and other challenges are fueling discussion of workforce needs-and some risky proposals to change how veterinary care is provided. View backgrounders on key issues:

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The ACVIM expands with the addition of Nutrition as the college's sixth specialty.

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Linda Fineman, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) becomes ACVIM's first Diplomate to take on the role of CEO. Dr. Fineman brings more than 17 years of veterinary specialty experience to the organization.

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JVIM becomes an online, open-access journal to elevate communication and discussion of the latest developments in veterinary internal medicine. Access the Journal

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The ACVIM adds Advanced Continuing Education (ACE) courses to provide CE credits and training at a specialist level.

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The Internal Medicine specialty is split into two more specific groups: Large Animal Internal Medicine and Small Animal Internal Medicine.

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The ACVIM office moves to Lakewood, Colorado.

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Following approval by the AVMA, Oncology becomes a recognized specialty of the ACVIM.

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The ACVIM publishes the inaugural issue of the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM) as a bi-monthly, print journal. Read the digitized inaugural issue here

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The current Chief Strategy Officer, Shannon Carter, assumes the CEO role in 2023 after Dr. Linda Fineman announces her retirement from the ACVIM. Read the press release

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The first annual ACVIM Forum is held in May in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference takes place over the course of three days, with approximately 375 people in attendance.

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The Dermatology specialty withdraws from the ACVIM and establishes the American College of Veterinary Dermatology.

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The ACVIM's Constitution and Bylaws are approved during the AVMA convention in Philadelphia.