American College of Zoological Medicine

Don’t forget to register for the next exam prep course being held on Saturday, July 25! Attend either in-person in Chicago or virtually.

Early bird registration is $300 and lasts until June 12 😎

Topics include infectious disease review in free-ranging wildlife, raptor medicine, ruminant nutrition and parasitology, anesthesia in free-ranging wildlife, and crocodilians!

Register at our link in bio or ACZM.org > Become a Diplomate > Exam Prep

The American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) is soliciting nominations for its Student Manuscript Award. To acknowledge the four ACZM’s Recognized Veterinary Specialties (RVS), this award will recognize up to four outstanding papers - one per specialty, highlighting how each RVS contributes to the mission of the ACZM.

Manuscripts must be published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature in calendar year 2025 and resulted from research conducted by veterinarians engaged in a post-graduate training program (internship, residency, fellowship, Master’s or PhD degree) under the tutelage of an ACZM diplomate. The four recipients will be awarded a plaque and up to $1,500, and the recipients’ mentors will receive an award certificate. The recipients will be announced and awarded at the ACZM’s business meeting in Fall of 2026.

An ACZM diplomate or honorary ACZM member, who served as the nominee’s mentor, may nominate several nominees but only one manuscript per nominee may be submitted. Nominations are due by September 1, 2026.

Head over to ACZM.org > Awards > Manuscript Awards > CLICK THE LINK to fill out the Smartsheet (no letter required this year!)

The next ACZM Exam Prep Course is right around the corner on July 25!

Whether you are sitting for boards this fall or

Or active in the experiential or residency tack

Or thinking, “how would I become a specialist in a zoological medicine disciple?”

Or just need some CE and wildlife medicine interests you

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!!!

Topics:
Anesthesia of free-ranging wildlife
Ruminant nutrition and parasitology
Infectious diseases of free-ranging wildlife
Avian session (topic pending)
Herpatofauna session (topic pending)

You can attend virtually or in-person at WDA in Chicago on Saturday, July 25 from 8a - 5p Central (USA).
$300 early registration (now thru June 12)
$350 regular registration (June 13 thru July 24)

Visit ACZM.org >> Become an ACZM Diplomate >> ACZM Exam Prep Courses to register or visit our link in bio

Happy learning!!! 🦉📝

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Don Janssen, Diplomate Emeritus, and the third president of our college (1987–1989). Dr. Janssen is remembered with deep respect and gratitude for his lasting contributions to Zoological Medicine and for the quiet strength of his leadership. His expertise, dedication, and service helped shape our organization and continue to inspire those who follow in his footsteps.

Attention - join us tomorrow (Friday) at 1pm Central for the comprehensive overview of our new Recognized Veterinary Specialties! We’ll cover the FAQs and you’ll have a chance to ask your own questions.

See you tomorrow on Zoom! Link is in your email from the exec board on April 22nd 😎

Dr. Emi Knafo at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine participated in zoo companion animal Q&As with dvm360 regarding being a ZCA vet and triaging infectious disease zoo companion animal species! Thanks for being an ambassador Dr. Emi!

https://www.dvm360.com/view/q-a-a-zoological-specialist-on-what-veterinarians-commonly-see-with-exotic-species

https://www.dvm360.com/view/reducing-the-spread-of-infectious-disease-in-exotic-pets

Q&A: A zoological specialist on what veterinarians commonly see with exotic species | dvm360 S. Emi Knafo, assistant clinical professor at the University of Tennessee, shares what general practitioners should know about pet rabbits, birds, reptiles and other exotic companion animals.

The ACZM has been working alongside ABVS to create four Recognized Veterinary Specialties within the College. What does that mean for you?

Diplomates: Our Exec Committee will be sending out an invite for a Q&A session.

Currently credentialed applicants: The Credentials Committee will be in touch.

Future applicants (residency and experiential route): Keep an eye and ear out for announcements.

This is an exciting time for the ACZM! Thank you to those who worked hard to make it happen.