Distinguished vs Retired Diplomates and Associate Members

Explanation of differences in diplomate privileges and requirements

Distinguished Diplomate Retired Diplomate Associate Member
ACVR Dues Not Required Not Required Not Required
ACVR Meeting Registration Fee Required Not Required Required
ACVR Meeting Attendence Required, once every 3 years Not Required Not Required
Journal Electronic version gratis; print version with payment Electronic version gratis; print version gratis (if desired) Electronic version gratis; print version with payment
Society Dues Required Required Required
Requirements Council Vote: Active Diplomates must apply in writing to Executive Director after 35 or more years as an Active Diplomate in good standing Council Vote: Active or Distinguished Diplomates retired from practice or teaching of Veterinary Radiology must apply in writing to Executive Director Membership Vote: a).letter of nomination from sponsoring ACVR Diplomate; b).a brief summary of professional accomplishments related to the ACVR; c).letters of support from two additional ACVR Diplomates
Rights/Privileges Same as Active Diplomates Same as Active Diplomates, except may not vote, hold office, or serve on boards or committees Same as Active Diplomates except may not vote, hold office, or serve on boards or committees

Membership Categories

ACVR Diplomate

A veterinarian who has received advanced training in radiology and/or radiation oncology and has passed the American College of Veterinary Radiology Board-Certification Examination in one or both specialties.

ACVR Associate

An individual (veterinarian or non-veterinarian) who has excelled in a field of radiology or associated science. This individual must have made a documented contribution to advancement of the ACVR.

ACVR Resident

A veterinarian who is currently undergoing advanced training in an ACVR accredited or alternative residency program in radiology and/or radiation oncology in preparation for the ACVR Board-Certification Examination.

ACVR Post-Trainee

A veterinarian who has undergone advanced training in radiology and/or radiation oncology in an ACVR accredited or alternative residency program, but has not yet passed the ACVR Board-Certification Examination.

Friends of the ACVR (Society-Only Member)

An individual (veterinarian or non-veterinarian) not in any membership category above who has a special interest in Veterinary Ultrasonography, Nuclear Medicine, Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging. Membership does not imply expertise in any imaging modality. See Join an ACVR Society.