The ACVIM Distinguished Service Award, presented to Dr. David Twedt, recognizes outstanding and dedicated service by a Diplomate as a College volunteer.
Newswise — (Seattle, WA) The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) is proud to announce Dr. David C. Twedt as the recipient of the ACVIM Distinguished Service Award at the 2013 ACVIM Forum. This award is given in recognition of outstanding and dedicated service as a volunteer by a Diplomate to the ACVIM, with 10 or more years of service.
David C. Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine) and Board-certified in 1977, is an active member of the ACVIM community and has provided distinguished service for more than ten years in every capacity. Dr. Twedt started his service on the ACVIM Forum Committee as Chair of the Small Animal Internal Medicine section and just five years after becoming a Diplomate he became President of the Specialty of Internal Medicine.
David is a strong advocate for the College and has served as past president and chairman of the Board of Regents. He served on numerous committees including: ACVIM Forum Program Committee (chair), Internal Medicine Nominating Committee (chair), Public Relations Committee, and the ACVIM Nominating Committee. He currently serves on the ACVIM Committee on Advanced Education, the Education and Research Committee, and the Leadership Development Committee.
David’s service to the veterinary field extends well beyond the realm of ACVIM. His current position is Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has played a major role in the education of over 4,200 veterinarians that have graduated from CSU, and served as a mentor to students, interns and residents.
He has won many awards, including the 2004 Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award, the 2010 CSU Exceptional Practice Management Skills Award for PVM Education, and the 2012 WSAVA International Scientific Achievement Award.
Dr. Twedt has been a pioneer in the areas of liver disease, gastroenterology, endoscopy and antioxidants. His work in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology has significantly shaped our current understanding of many diseases. He has published extensively throughout his career, has been involved with many professional organizations, and CSU university and hospital committees, and is renowned worldwide for his work on gastrointestinal/hepatic disease and endoscopy/laparoscopy. The ACVIM is proud to present him with the Distinguished Service Award at the 2013 Forum.
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About the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)ACVIM is the national certifying organization for veterinary specialists in large and small animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology and oncology. Established in 1973, ACVIM’s purpose is to advance the knowledge of animal health and diseases, and to foster the continued development of specialty veterinary care. For more information, please visit www.ACVIM.org.
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