ACVS and AO VET North America to Offer AO PEER

ACVS is partnering with AO VET North America to offer the AO Program for Education and Excellence in Research (AO PEER) at the 2024 Surgery Summit.

Course Description

This accredited blended course addresses the importance of research and evidence-based medicine, the relevant ethical considerations, and guidelines for Good Clinical Practice. Participants will learn how to formulate a clinical research question and practice skills related to critical literature review, including working with a statistician and navigating AO PEER.

Prior to meeting at the Surgery Summit, participants will complete a self-directed online course with eight consecutive modules beginning September 23, 2024. An interactive forum will be available during the advance course work to provide participants the opportunity to exchange thoughts and challenges.

Following the completion of the online self-paced portion of the course, participants will gather in person on Wednesday, October 23, at the Surgery Summit.

The ideal candidates for this program are ACVS residents; however, the program is also open to ACVS Diplomates.

AO Faculty

Matthew Allen, VetMB, PhD, The Ohio State University

Steve Budsberg, DVM, MS, DACVS, University of Georgia

Sushmitha Durgam, BVSC, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal), The Ohio State University

Kyla Ortved, DVM, PhD, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVSMR, University of Pennsylvania

Registration Deadline

Registration has closed.

Course Schedule

Online Course Start Date

Monday, September 23

Face-to-Face Course

Wednesday, October 23, at the Surgery Summit

Cost of Program

$150 per participant