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ACVIM Foreword

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) vant to ACVIM specialties for the benefit of improved animal
advances knowledge of animal health and diseases, and fosters and human health.
the continued development of specialty veterinary care in large Drs. Andy Shores (an ACVIM (Neurology) Diplomate) and
animal internal medicine, small animal internal medicine, cardi- Brigitte Brisson (an ACVS Diplomate) have collaborated on this
ology, neurology, and medical oncology. To achieve these pur- issue to create a text which provides expertise from members of
poses, the ACVIM certifies new Diplomates by guiding training both veterinary specialty colleges. The ACVIM is proud to partner
programs, and ensuring fair and appropriate credentialing and with the ACVS Foundation and with Wiley Blackwell to present this
examination procedures; promotes and advocates veterinary book.
specialization; promotes continuing education and the dissemi-
nation of knowledge in veterinary cardiology, large animal inter- Charles Vite
nal medicine, small animal internal medicine, neurology, and President, Neurology Specialty
oncology; and promotes the generation of new knowledge rele- American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

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