2023 Highlights & Recap
Since 1983, the ACVIM Forum has been the premier conference for advanced, specialist-level education in veterinary internal medicine. This year was the ACVIM's 40th anniversary event which took place virtually and in person in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from June 15-17, with Specialty Symposium on June 14 . Virtual access to on-demand sessions will continue through the end of October, including sessions from the Interactive Event held from June 28th.
3,000 + attendees from 27 countries
541 Presenters
600 + Sessions
173 Oral Research Abstracts
169 Exhibiting Companies
194 ePosters
Over 250 Scientific Sessions
53 Specialty Symposium Sessions
30 Interactive Sessions
32 Technician Sessions
40 Research Reports
WEDNESDAY
Specialty Symposium
Wednesday kicked off with the Opening General Session, Ethical and Legal Implications of AI in Veterinary Medicine presented by Eli B. Cohen, DVM, DACVR and in partnership with the American College of Veterinary Radiology.
The AIMVT Program for specialty technicians began in the afternoon with Technician Case Reports Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Specialty Networking Luncheons for Cardiology, LAIM, Neurology, Nutrition, SAIM and Oncology were also held on Wednesday afternoon. Each specialty recognized new boarded Diplomates with a total of 222 new Diplomates welcomed to the ACVIM.
The day wrapped up in the evening, when attendees came together for the Specialty Symposium Reception and New Diplomate Recognition Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition, MedVet and Pieper Veterinary.Welcome, new ACVIM Diplomates!
THURSDAY
The first official day of the 2023 ACVIM Forum was filled with educational sessions and networking! Thursday's events kicked off with the Keynote Address: "Wired for Wonder: Harnessing the Brain Science of Awe to Optimize Resilience & Maximize Performance" led by Dee O'Neill and Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. Those unable to attend in-person were able to tune in via livestream or will be able to watch the on-demand recording in July.
A Bustling Solutions Center
The Solutions Center opened in the morning, where attendees explored exhibitor booths and visited dedicated areas like the Bark Park, Sponsored by Thrive Pet Healthcare, the Cat Lounge Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health and the Technician Lounge Sponsored by ACVIM and AIMVT. At the ACVIM Membership Booth, attendees posed for commemorative photos, enjoyed sweet celebratory treats and shopped new ACVIM merchandise. In the evening, the Wine and Cheese Happy Hour brought attendees and exhibitors together for food and drinks to cap off an eventful day.
Bark Park
Sponsored by Thrive Pet Healthcare
Cat Lounge
Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health
Poster Park
The ACVIM Membership Booth
Knowledge Corner
Wellbeing Lounge
Sponsored by MOVES
Wine & Cheese Happy Hour
Technician Lounge
Networking, Social Events and Lounges
Throughout the live event, attendees were able to network and relax in these dedicated areas:
Candidate Lounge
Sponsored by NVA Compassion-First
Specialists Lounge
Sponsored by VCA Animal Hospitals
FRIDAY
Friday was marked by several highly-anticipated events, starting with the ACVIM Membership Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, where we honored the 2023 winner of the Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence, Peter D. Constable BVSc (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (LAIM, Nutrition), and the 2023 Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award winner, Ellen N. Behrend VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM).
The Inaugural Research Colloquium Sponsored by Purina Institute connected colleagues with similar interests in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Nutrition, while learning about ongoing research projects and programs. Presentations were in a five-minute rapid format with brief Q&A after. In the evening, Colleagues and Cocktails brought attendees together for drinks, networking and connecting with participating Vet Med Affinity Groups.
Research Colloquium
Colleagues & Cocktails
Celebrating the 2023 ACVIM Award Winners
ACVIM Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 Recipients:
2023 Research Abstract Awards
Resident Research Abstract Awards Sponsored by
SATURDAY
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Virtual Day
All attendees are invited to participate in this one day, interactive event offering live, virtual CE in eight session tracks featuring all new content and live session Q&As with the speakers. Mark your calendar for June 28 and don't miss it!
On-demand
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June 16, 2023 - Understanding mRNA and DNA vaccines in veterinary medicine
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