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The ACVIM Forum has been home to the AIMVT educational programming for 20 years! The annual conference is a chance to connect with peers, elevate your knowledge and learn from experts in your field. The 2023 ACVIM Forum marks 40 years of educational excellence and endless opportunities to be part of this milestone celebration. Visit the 2023 ACVIM Forum page to learn more!
AIMVT Annual Schedule

2022 Executive Board meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8pm Eastern time
2022 Executive Committee meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8pm Eastern time

January
  • President appoints/confirms Chairs of Committees
  • President renews Executive Director term
  • Dues reminder #1 issued
  • Application appeals continue as needed
  • Solicit for Technician Case Report submissions for ACVIM Forum
February
  • Exam Committee completes item bank for certifying exam in June
  • Dues reminder #2 issued (late fees apply starting March 1st)
March
  • First draft of certifying exam completed
  • Dues reminder #3 issued
  • Part 1 applications due March 15th
April
  • Diplomate exam rating
  • ACVIM Forum Technician Case Report submissions due April 1st
May
  • Mid year reports due
  • Exam validation by members of AIMVT
  • Final notification to delinquent members
June
  • AIMVT examinations
  • ACVIM Forum
  • Executive Board meeting at ACVIM
  • General Membership meeting at ACVIM
  • Pinning Ceremony
  • Post exam review
  • Recertification Reminders sent
July
  • Begin planning for ACVIM Forum next year, solicit speakers and topics
  • Notification of examination results
  • Welcome webinar for new VTS-es
  • Exam Committee Chair reviews exam item bank with DALs
August
  • DALs and Exam Committee work to fill gaps in exam item bank
September
  • Soft deadline for application letters of recommendation September 1st
  • Part 2 application deadline September 30th
  • Nominations solicited for open positions on Executive Board for following year
  • Finalization of changes to next year's application process / requirements
October
  • Board submits reports for budgeting process
  • New application year begins
  • Application webinars presented
November
  • Elections
December
  • Notify applicants on acceptance/denial of application
  • Application appeals
  • End of Year Reports due
  • Recertifications due December 31st