ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant
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Our Why
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), with funding provided by the ACVS Foundation, is
partnering with the Developing Veterinary Medicine Careers (DVMC) to offer Resident Education Travel Grants to the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit in Charlotte, NC.
This grant supports both ACVS’s strategic goal of improving residents’ access to continuing education opportunities and DVMC’s aim to increase representation from historically underrepresented communities in the veterinary profession, improving access to quality care for more animals and service to the community.
Join us for the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit
The ACVS Surgery Summit is the largest gathering of the ACVS community, offering valuable learning and networking opportunities for residents. Up to six surgery residents (residents (ACVS)) will receive education travel grants for complimentary registration to the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit, airfare (economy coach ticket), and hotel accommodations. Rideshare costs to and from the airport on arrival and departure will be eligible for reimbursement upon submission of receipts after the Summit. Receipts for meals during travel and meals not already provided by ACVS as part of the Summit may also be submitted for reimbursement within the College’s reimbursement limits.
Learn more about the opportunities at the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit!
Applications Open
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Recipients Notified
June 19, 2026
Who should apply?
The grant application is open to residents (ACVS) currently training at all ACVS-registered veterinary surgery training programs.
Residents from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Residents must submit a personal statement (maximum 500 words) addressing the following:
“Explain your journey towards becoming a veterinary surgery resident. Focus on how attending the Surgery Summit aligns with your goals and how specific experiences and milestones have shaped your path. Discuss how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have played a role in your career path and if you personally faced any challenges due to underrepresentation.” (Word limit: 500 words)
In addition, submit a one-page letter of support from a mentor or supervisor who is a board-certified ACVS Diplomate.
Additional Information
Resident applications are scored in the following categories: intent, passion, commitment, and engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion in their life and professional practice.
The letter of support should further the resident’s case by highlighting the resident's impact within the training program, among professional colleagues, clients, and the community. It should also indicate the challenges they have faced, overcome, or helped others to overcome, and express support for the resident’s attendance at the Summit.
Applications are closed!
The application window for the 2026 ACVS Resident Education Travel Grant to attend the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit is complete. Thank you to all who applied!
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"There are seats for you in rooms that you didn't even know about, and that is basically what this grant embodies."
Brittany A. Veerasammy, BVM&S, MS, MRCVS | ACVS 2024
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"This grant means a lot to me because as a person pursuing a surgery specialty which is historically one of the most homogenous fields, I get to be more represented and show other people that yes, you can do this too."
Clair Soo Jeong Park, DVM, MS, CVA | ACVS 2025
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"After the reception, someone immediately went up to me to talk to me and wanted to get involved. Within minutes, windows of opportunity starting to open for me..."
Timothy Vernier, DVM | ACVS 2025