ACVIM Honorary Members are individuals whose contributions to the field of veterinary internal medicine warrant special recognition by the College for a life’s work in one of the ACVIM’s six specialties: cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology and small animal internal medicine.

Honorary Member nominations are collected January 1 – July 31 each year. Nominations are reviewed by the ACVIM Board of Regents and voted on by the members and active Diplomates of the specialty an individual is being nominated for. 

Completed nominations must include:

• Nomination letter from an ACVIM Diplomate of the specialty being nominated for,
• At least four additional letters of support, and
• The nominee’s CV.

To be eligible for Honorary Membership of the ACVIM, a person should be so exceptional that there can be no question regarding their suitability.

• The designation, Honorary Member, is intended to recognize the outstanding and consequential contribution of an individual to the field of veterinary internal medicine.
• The designation, Honorary Member, is intended to recognize the contribution of an individual to the field of veterinary internal medicine, rather than recognizing an individual who represents the accomplishments of many.
• Honorary Membership of the ACVIM should be conferred because of a contribution to the field of veterinary internal medicine reflecting more than simply a passing interest, and more than local or regional achievements. The nominating packet should demonstrate a long-term commitment to the field of veterinary internal medicine at a national and/or international level.
• The person elected to Honorary Membership should be of such caliber as to reflect honor upon the ACVIM by this designation.
• The individual should invariably project professional behavior and embody the values of the ACVIM, including inclusion, integrity, connection, empathy and excellence.