2024 Highlights & Recap
The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ remains the leading event for advanced, specialist-level education in veterinary internal medicine. This premier conference provides an exceptional opportunity for attendees to invest in their community, education, and future.
This year, the 2024 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 6-8, with Specialty Symposium on June 5. Attendees were able to earn CE through innovative sessions in cardiology, large animal internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, small animal internal medicine, PLUS multispecialty topics including business, leadership & communications, education & research, wellbeing and more.
Live Virtual Day was held on June 18 with virtual access to on-demand sessions ending October 31, 2024.
2,500 + attendees from 34 countries
504 Presenters
600 + Sessions
151 Oral Research Abstracts
162 Exhibiting Companies
127 Posters
WEDNESDAY
Specialty Symposium
Wednesday kicked off with the Opening General Session, Unleashing Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine presented by Krystle L. Reagan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Assistant Professor at UC Davis.
The Technician Program for specialty technicians began in the afternoon with Technician Case Reports Sponsored by . Specialty Networking Luncheons for Cardiology, LAIM, Neurology, Nutrition, SAIM and Oncology were also held on Wednesday afternoon.
General Opening Session
Unleashing Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine
Krystle L. Reagan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Specialty Networking Luncheons
Cardiology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
Neurology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Nutrition Specialty Networking Luncheon
Oncology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
Welcome, new Diplomates!
The day wrapped up in the evening, when attendees came together for the Specialty Symposium Reception and New Diplomate Recognition Sponsored by , , and . Each specialty recognized new boarded Diplomates with a total of 181 new Diplomates welcomed to the ACVIM.
THURSDAY
The first official day of the 2024 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ was filled with educational sessions and networking! Thursday's events kicked off with the Keynote Address: "The Accelerating Future of Health and Medicine: What's Now, Near & Next for Veterinary Care" presented by Dr. Daniel Kraft and Sponsored by . 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 Vibrant Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall opened in the morning, where attendees had the chance to discover featured exhibitors and check out areas like the Bark Park, Sponsored by , the Cat Lounge Sponsored by the Technician Lounge Sponsored by , and the Wellbeing Zone Sponsored by . At the ACVIM Hub, attendees chatted with ACVIM staff and learned more about membership, JVIM, VetSpecialists.com and the Career Center.
The evening wrapped up with the Wine and Cheese Happy Hour Sponsored by and the ACVIM, bringing attendees and exhibitors together for food and drinks to cap off an eventful day.
Bark Park
Sponsored by and ACVIM
Cat Lounge
Sponsored by
Poster Park
ACVIM Hub
Knowledge Corner
Wellbeing Zone
Sponsored by
Wine and Cheese Happy Hour
Sponsored by and the ACVIM
Technician Lounge
Sponsored by
Networking, Social Events and Lounges
Throughout the live event, attendees were able to network and relax in these dedicated areas:
Candidate Lounge
Sponsored by
Specialist Lounge
Sponsored by
FRIDAY
Friday was marked by several highly-anticipated events, starting with the ACVIM Membership Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, where we honored the recipient of the 2024 Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence, Edward C. Feldman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), and the recipient of the 2024 Lee and Inge Pyle Service Award , Susan L. “Suzi” White, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM).
The LAIM Research Exchange and SAIM & Nutrition Research Exchange Sponsored by connected colleagues with similar interests in specialty medicine, 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- Connecting Communities brought attendees together for drinks, networking and celebrating diversity in the veterinary profession with participating Vet Med Affinity Groups.
LAIM Research Exchange and SAIM & Nutrition Research Exchange
Sponsored by
Colleagues & Cocktails: Connecting Communities
Sponsored by , , , , , and the ACVIM
Celebrating the 2024 ACVIM Award Winners
ACVIM Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 Recipients
Resident Research Abstract Awards Sponsored by
SATURDAY
Today was the final day of the 2024 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and it did not disappoint! The day kicked off with two Industry Sessions Breakfasts: Immune checkpoints: Early Gilvetmab Experience and Pathways to Future Applications, Sponsored by , and Updates in Pancreatitis: Innovation and PANOQUELL-CA1, Sponsored by . Both breakfasts offered attendees a chance to network with industry experts while listening to educational presentations about updates in recently developed medications.
Educational sessions and programs took place throughout the day featuring over 15 tracks in all specialties, exploring unique conditions, treatment options, hands-on application, and featuring the latest information available.
Among these included a resident-focused opportunity- Clinical Research: Setting up for Success program, Sponsored by , and the new Knowledge Expedition: Navigating Construction, Design, and Financing Challenges for Specialty Hospital Design program, Sponsored by and .
2024 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ in the News
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