ABVS policies and procedures

Last updated: April 2024

Entire policies and procedures of the ABVS

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  1. Standards for recognized veterinary specialty organizations (RVSOs) and recognized veterinary specialties (RVSs)
  2. Procedures for obtaining AVMA recognition of a veterinary specialty organization
  3. Procedures for obtaining AVMA recognition of a veterinary specialty (RVS) within an RVSO
  4. Appeal procedure for a petitioning organization failing to gain recognition as an RVS or RVSO
  5. Appeal procedure for an RVS or RVSO receiving an adverse decision with respect to continued recognition
  6. ABVS timeline for receipt of materials from currently recognized veterinary specialties and specialty organizations
  7. ABVS timeline of deadlines for new petitioning specialties/specialty organizations
  1. Guidelines for fellowships in specialized veterinary medicine