Zoological medicine
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Zoological medicine refers to the specialty of
The American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) is an international organization composed of 152 members (as of May 2014), which recognizes, establishes and regulates standards and criteria necessary for veterinarians to be true specialists in zoological medicine. The board certification in zoological medicine encompasses expertise in general captive zoo medicine, aquatic animal medicine, avian medicine, reptile and amphibian medicine, and free-ranging wildlife medicine. A specialist in zoological medicine recognized by the College of Zoological Medicine is called a diplomate. Board certified diplomates of the ACZM serve as clinical veterinarians, zoo managers, wildlife veterinarians, wildlife conservation agents, researchers, teachers, government officials, and other similar leadership roles. Current certifying examinations are available in general zoo, wildlife, aquatics and zoological companion animals.
Zoological Medicine Training Programs
The following Training Programs are approved by the American College of Zoological Medicine:[2]
- Illinois Zoological & Aquatic Animal Residency Program (IZAAR)
- Veterinary College at Copenhagen University (Copenhagen Zoo)
- Lincoln Park Zoo
- Columbus Zoo)
- National Zoological Park
- Cornell University
- North Carolina State University
- Louisiana State University
- Oklahoma City Zoo/Tulsa Zoo)
- Michigan DNR)
- Ontario Veterinary College (Toronto Zoo)
- Texas A&M University
- University of California Davis(Captive Wildlife Emphasis/ Zoological Companion Animal Emphasis)
- University of Georgia
- University of Florida
- University of Tennessee
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Zurich Zoo)
- University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover (Wuppertal Zoo)
- Wildlife Conservation Society
- Université de Montréal (Granby Zoo)
References
- ^ Home - American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2014, from http://aazv.org/
- ^ "Home - American College of Zoological Medicine." Home - American College of Zoological Medicine. Web. 14 Dec. 2014. <http://aczm.org/>.
External links
- American College of Zoological Medicine
- American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Wildlife Disease Association
- Association of Avian Veterinarians
- Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians
- Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
- International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine
- Smithsonian National Zoo's Spotlight on Veterinary Medicine