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. It is not a comprehensive listing of all available reference material; This list is intended to facilitate the candidates' search for the 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, although older references may also be included. It is recommended that candidates work with their ACZM diplomat mentor to prioritize study material within the references suggested."
Source: ACZM Suggested Reading List.
This resource updated: 6/12/2023
"May be used for Day 1 and Day 2 exam material for many disciplines."
*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).