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Veterinary Specialty Boards Reading Lists, Washington State University

Compiled reading lists designed to assist veterinary residents with preparation for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Recognized Specialty Veterinary Organizations (RSVOs) examinations.

American College of Veterinary Radiology

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

This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American College of Veterinary Radiology examination. The Educational Resources for Veterinary Resources are updated for the 2021 year.

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:  American College of Veterinary Radiation

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This resource updated: 6/01/2023

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

"This resource list is a guide to help residents prepare for the Preliminary examination. This list is based on the most commonly referenced sources for the Preliminary examination but not an exhaustive list. Residents are encouraged to review other common veterinary journal for articles related to the articles related to diagnostic imaging. The majority of the relevant journal articles will be found in the list 10-15 years, however, there may be fundamental concepts in imaging that were published prior to this time frame that are still relevant."

Medical Physics Text

Anatomy

Physiology

General Clinical References

Imaging References 

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

"This resource list is a guide to help residents prepare for the Preliminary examination. This list is based on the most commonly referenced sources for the Preliminary examination but not an exhaustive list. Residents are encouraged to review other common veterinary journal for articles related to the articles related to diagnostic imaging. The majority of the relevant journal articles will be found in the list 10-15 years, however, there may be fundamental concepts in imaging that were published prior to this time frame that are still relevant."

Veterinary Clinics of North America (Available electronically or as print in the Animal Health Library)

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