Accreditation Programs

Each specialty has a Residency Training Committee that specifies training criteria that must be met for certification. This committee will review training programs submitted by institutions and residents and rule on their acceptability.

The ACVIM Fellowship Program enables the ACVIM to approve programs that meet a set of established criteria, allowing Diplomates to gain distinction by using the title “ACVIM Fellow" upon completion of an approved program. The expertise gained in approved fellowship programs gives Diplomates the opportunity to provide a leadership role in matters pertaining to their disciplines to further knowledge in the field and apply that knowledge to patients.