ACT Committees

Find out more about these committees by clicking on the links below:

Exam Process Committee (Formed 2023)

Dr. John Kastelic (Chair) - University of Calgary
Dr. Etta Bradecamp - Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Dr. Julie Cecere - Virginia Tech University
Dr. Sarah Eaton - University of Arizona
Dr. Cynthia O'Connor - East Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Christopher Premanandan - The Ohio State University
Dr. Jack Smith - Mississippi State University

Exam Committee

Dr. Rejean Lefebvre (2025-2026 Chair) Term ends 2027
Dr. Jacobo Rodriguez (Past Chair 2024-2025) Term ends 2026
Dr. Robyn Ellerbrock (ACT Secretary- 3 yr term) Term ends 2028
Dr. Erin Runcan (2026-2027 Chair) Term ends 2028
Dr. Lynda Miller (2027-2028 Chair) Term ends 2029
Dr. Candace Lyman (2028-2029 Chair) Term ends 2030 Dr. Audrey Kelleman (2029-2030 Chair) Term ends 2031

Are you a Diplomate interested in becoming a member of the Exam Committee?

Angoff Examination Scoring Committee

Dr. Cheryl Lopate (co-Chair)
Dr. Fabio Lima (co-Chair)
Dr. Orsolya Balogh
Dr. Leonardo Brito
Dr. Sherrie Clark
Dr. Pouya Dini
Dr. Hilari French
Dr. Chun Kuen (Eric) Mak
Dr. Charlie Scoggin
Dr. Eleas Wu

Scientific Abstract Committee

Dr. Calum Donnelly (2025-2026 Chair) - 4 year term expiring 2027 Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf (Past Chair 2024-2025) Term ends 2026 Dr. Jose Len - 4 year term expiring 2028 Dr. Jessica Klabnik – 4 year term expiring 2029 Dr. Riley Thompson - Ad Hoc; 2 year term expiring 2027 Dr. Katelyn Waters - Ad Hoc; 2 year term expiring 2027

Are you a Diplomate or Honorary Member interested in becoming a member of the Abstract Committee?

Nominating Committee

Dr. Robyn Wilborn (Chair)
Dr. Jack Smith
Dr. Marco Coutinho da Silva
Dr. Reed Holyoak

Training/Credentialing Committee

Dr. Carla Barstow (2025 - 2026 Chair) Term ends 2027
Dr. Jenny Sones (Past Chair 2024-2025) Term ends 2026
Dr. Brian Whitlock (Past ACT President - 1 year term)
Dr. Clare Scully - Term ends 2028
Dr. Dale Kelley - Term ends 2029
Dr. David Trundell - Term ends 2030
Dr. Julie Strachota - Term ends 2031

Appeals Committee

Dr. Allan Gunn (Chair)
Dr. Babiche Heil
Dr. Mariana Diel de Amorim
Dr. Dinesh Dadarwal

Alternate Members:
Dr. Robyn Ellerbrock
Dr. Natalie Fraser

Maintenance of Certification Committee

Dr. Jenna Dockweiler (Co-Chair) - Term ends 2027
Dr. Ghislaine Dujovne (Co-Chair) - Term ends 2027
Dr. Karen Von Dollen - Term Ends 2026
Dr. Babiche Heil (Chair 2026 -2027) Term ends 2028
Dr. Dinesh Dadarwal (Chair 2028-2029) Term ends 2030
Dr. Smadar Tal (Chair 2029 - 2030) Term Ends 2031