This is the story of Dr. Robert Trucksa. Bob, as he likes to be called, started life in Illinois. Since 1983, he has made his home in Sandia Heights. He refers to the ups, the downs, the twists, and the turns that he has encountered on his path as a curious journey.
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We were recently given the news of the passing of two ACVO Diplomates in 2021. Drs. Rowan Blogg (boarded in 1978) and Leslie Williams (boarded in 1982) passed away last year.
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Thank you to the 200+ ACVO Members who have volunteered their time and resources for the 13th Annual ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event!
The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO®) is proud to announce that registration for the limited 2022 ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event is now open!
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Nominations are sought for one position on the American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ABVO) that will become open upon the completion of ABVO Chairperson, Dr. Susan Nelms' term, fall 2022.
Complete nominations must be received electronically by the ABVO office no later than midnight (Mountain Time), May 15, 2022 (please submit bio/photograph materials by May 25th to allow adequate time to post and format).
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We are pleased to announce that after working with our diplomate members and our sponsor, the 2022 ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event will be taking place in 2022 on a limited basis!
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The ACVO Board of Regents hereby issues its call for nominations for the positions of Regent and Secretary/Treasurer. This is a minimal three year position, to start fall 2022. ACVO members who have served on past ACVO or ABVO committees, and may be interested in serving, are encouraged to reach out to the Nominating Committee Chairperson, Dr. Wendy Townsend (townsenw@purdue.edu). Nominations will close April 15th.
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Each year the ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation offers research grants of up to $5,000 to ABVO-approved residents in areas of veterinary ophthalmology. Results of funded research must be presented at the annual ACVO Conference within 2 years of grant award.
For the 2021-2022 grant cycle, we had 11 outstanding applications.
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The ACVO has provided access on the Veterinary Ophthalmology Journal website to the recordings from the 2021 ACVO Conference Resident’s Workshop “Scientific Manuscript Writing and Review.”
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ACVO-VISION FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION (VAF) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS addressing significant health concerns in the field of veterinary ophthalmology
Submission deadline: July 1, 2022 by 4:59 pm ET
Veterinary Ophthalmology Journal Introduces the new Editor-in-Chief, Dr. András M. Komáromy
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The new Basic Science Course website (ACVOBasicScience.org) is now active! This new website will provide the most up to date information regarding the course.
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A tribute video was put together by Dr. Wyman's colleagues from the 50th Anniversary video. This video was done by an ACVO Member.
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The ABVO extends its appreciation to our 2021 board candidate for agreeing to run for office in support the ABVO and its goals. In order to expand the number of candidates in the future, the Board is exploring ways to increase the number of eligible candidates and also plans to begin seeking nominations at an earlier date.
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We are at a crossroads. Many species, including most of the critically endangered great apes, may not survive beyond this century. In a troubled world so full of problems, it is tempting to feel helpless, to throw up our hands and to give up. But failure is simply not an option.
As veterinary ophthalmologists, we understand the value of meaningful, high quality and sustainable opportunities for advanced training. We also remember well the excitement of being able to fulfill our educational dreams. Within the last month, Docs4GreatApes has selected and funded two young Congolese veterinarians to undertake a one- year internship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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