ABVO® Nominations

2026 ABVO NOMINATIONS

Dear ACVO Diplomates,

Nominations are sought for one position on the American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ABVO) that will become open upon the completion of ABVO Chairperson, Dr. Jane Cho's term, fall 2026. Continuing ABVO members (and their term completion dates) include Dr. Mary Lassaline (2027), Dr. Rachel Allbaugh (2028), Dr. William Miller (2029) and Mr. Kyle Denomme (Public Member, 2026). ABVO Member terms are for four years, and persons may serve no more than two consecutive terms.

Any ACVO Diplomate may nominate an ACVO Diplomate to serve on the ABVO; diplomates may also self-nominate. To review updated qualification requirements to serve on the ABVO, review section 2.03 of the ABVO Policies & procedures document.

Although the term of office does not officially begin until immediately after the fall 2026 meeting, the individual elected is requested to attend the fall 2026 ABVO Meeting (held in conjunction with the ACVO annual conference) in a non-voting “observer” capacity. This individual would be permitted to attend the meeting via teleconference if they prefer. Currently, all other board members are planning to attend on-site.

If you are seeking to make a nomination of another ACVO Diplomate please contact that individual first to be certain they are willing to serve. If they accept, forward the name(s) and acceptance to the ABVO office via email. Staff will reach out to the nominee to explain the obligation and/or to help answer any questions. At that time the below information will be requested.

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Qualifications:

Any ACVO Diplomate in good standing may serve on the ABVO Board; however, ACVO Diplomates seeking ABVO Board Membership shall have served on at least one of the ABVO, ACVO standing committees or ACVO Vision for Animals’ standing committees or Board. Any ACVO Diplomate in good standing may nominate themselves or any other ACVO Diplomate.

Interested parties would need to do the following.

  1. Submit a letter of interest and intent to the ABVO, that you would like to run for the open board position for 2026.

  2. Provide a digital photograph (color or BW is fine). Size of between 500KB and 5MB.

  3. Include a brief bio highlighting your experience professionally and within the ACVO.

  4. A note about why you would like to serve on the ABVO, any goals, etc.

Nominations are due by May 15th, and the above supporting materials should be provided to the ABVO office office@acvo.org no later than May 25th to allow us time to post the information for the June 1st announcement.

The ABVO encourages all qualified ACVO Diplomates to take part in the election process. If you have questions about the nomination or election process you are encouraged to contact either the ABVO/ACVO office or any of the current ABVO Members.


The American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Dr. Jane Cho (Chair)
Dr. Mary Lassaline
Dr. Rachel Allbaugh
Dr. William Miller
Mr. Kyle Denomme (Public Member)