This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) examination.
Residents are responsible for ensuring they are using the correct edition of a book for their exam.
Please ask your librarian, mentor, or specialty board examination committee if questions arise.
Source: ACVS Certification Examination Reading List
This resource updated: 03/24/2020
Source reading list reviewed: 2020
Source reading list updated by specialty board: August 2019
"The following reference and books are suggested reading in preparation for the 2018 Phase I examination. Other textbooks and current references may be pertinent. "
The following references and books are suggested reading in addition to the current Phase I reading list., for preparation for the 2018 exam. Othe textbooks and current references may be pertinent. Knowledge of basic and applied anatomy is assumed.
"The majority of questions come from literature published in the last 5 years. For example, if you are taking the 2020 examination, questions will primarily come form literature published in the range of 11/01/2014-10/31/19. Questions may also come from older articles considered significant and essential to the knowledge of the veterinary surgeon."
"Many journals contain articles pertaining to surgery (both human and veterinary) and should be perused for current literature. A partial list of veterinary journals includes:"
"The majority of questions come from literature published in the last 5 years. For example, if you are taking the 2020 examination, questions will primarily come form literature published in the range of 11/01/2014-10/31/19. Questions may also come from older articles considered significant and essential to the knowledge of the veterinary surgeon."
"Many journals contain articles pertaining to surgery (both human and veterinary) and should be perused for current literature. A partial list of veterinary journals includes:"