The american college of veterinary pathologists fosters excellence in veterinary pathology to protect and improve animal, human, and environmental health to benefit society.

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The american college of veterinary pathologists and the american society for veterinary clinical pathology held a combined annual meeting december 3-7, 2016, in new orleans, louisiana. The annual meeting had over 1,100 registrants. The organizers provided scientific education sessions planned by a combined education committee. the college publishes its scientific journal, veterinary pathology, 6 times per year as a benefit for its members. The journal helps the college further promote the advancement and sharing of knowledge, life-long learning, and professional competency. the acvp examination certifies that candidates have completed training adequate to acquire knowledge sufficient to assume responsibility for the broad spectrum of assessment and interpretation of specimens, problems and situations encountered by veterinary pathologists. There are two certifying examinations, one for anatomic pathology and one for clinical pathology, that are recognized by the american board of veterinary specialties of the american veterinary medical association. In 2015, the college divided the certifying examination into two separate exams, phase i and phase ii. The phase i exam can be taken by residents following their first year of training and the phase ii certifying exam is taken at the completion of training and is needed to be certified.