Examination Overview
The ACVP certifying examination is a two-phase process. Candidates must pass both phases to be certified as Diplomates in either veterinary anatomic or clinical pathology. Â

Always refer to the currently posted Candidate Handbook as the ultimate source of information on both phases of the examination.
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The ACVP Certifying Examination: Updates, Demystification, and Ways Forward
This informational webinar, presented on February 20, 2025, focuses on the responsibilities of the Certification and Examination Council in the development of the certifying examinations and provides insight to ACVP trainees, Diplomates, and stakeholders on the current state and future direction of the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology certifying examinations.