2026 ACVIM Forum
The ACVIM Forum is where ideas grow into action, research grows into solutions, and connections grow into community. Dive into sessions across cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and small animal internal medicine. PLUS experience multispecialty topics including business, leadership and communications, education and research, wellbeing, and more. You’ll also find dedicated tracks for veterinary technicians and hundreds of scientific research abstracts. As the leading event for advanced, specialist-level education in veterinary internal medicine, the 2026 ACVIM Forum is your opportunity to grow your knowledge, your connections, and the future of specialty medicine.
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Event Recap
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Specialty Symposium
Wednesday kicked off with the Opening General Session, The US Veterinary Specialist Workforce: Key Historic Trends, Current Status, and Thoughts for the Future presented by James Lloyd, DVM, PhD. Specialty Networking Luncheons and Business Meetings for cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, small animal internal medicine and oncology were held early in the afternoon. The Technician Program for specialty technicians also began in the afternoon with Technician Case Reports, Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition
The US Veterinary Specialist Workforce: Key Historic Trends, Current Status, and Thoughts for the Future
Cardiology Specialty Network Luncheon and Business Meeting
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon and Business Meeting
Neurology Specialty Networking Luncheon and Business Meeting
Nutrition Specialty Networking Luncheon and Business Meeting
Oncology Specialty Networking Luncheon and Business Meeting
Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon and Business Meeting
Welcome, New Diplomates!
The day wrapped up in the evening, when attendees came together for the Specialty Symposium Reception and New Diplomate Ceremony, Sponsored by Ceva, COVE Animal Health, Hill's Pet Nutrition and MedVet. Each specialty recognized new boarded Diplomates with a total of 207 new Diplomates welcomed to the ACVIM - the largest class yet!