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American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) Reading List

This is only a convenience copy of the ACZM reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACZM reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACZM reading list.

 

ACZM

This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) 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.

"The following list is provided to help guide veterinarians planning to study for the ACZM Board Examination. This is not a comprehensive list of all available reference materials; This list is intended to facilitate the candidates' search for information as they gather materials and study the literature. Examination questions will primarily, though not exclusively, be created using information within the listed reading materials. Examination questions based upon journal articles will emphasize recent literature of the last five calendar years, through April of the examination year, although older references may also be included. It is strongly recommended that candidates work with their ACZM diplomate mentor in order to prioritize study material within the references suggested."

Source:  ACZM Suggested Reading List.

This resource updated: 07/19/2024

Source reading list reviewed: 2024

This is only a convenience copy of the ACZM reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACZM reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACZM reading list.

Core Reading Material

"Used for both the Qualifying Examination (Day 1) and the Certifying Examination (Day 2) exam material, for all disciplines."

Core Journals

Core Articles

Core Textbooks/Manuals

This is only a convenience copy of the ACZM reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries.  It does not replace the official ACZM reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACZM reading list.

Additional Reading Materials*

*In addition to Day 1 Core reading materials

Note: The discipline each book or journal is recommended as study material for is noted with the book (aquatic, general zoo, wildlife, zoological companion animals).

Books

Journals

Appendix: Selected References