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22: 129:(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 133:. 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. 109:(AVMA) has recognized the College of Zoological Medicine as the governing body of this specialty field since 1983. As such, zoological medicine is equivalent to other subspecialties of veterinary medicine (such as 105:, and veterinary medicine, and applies them to wild animals in natural and artificial environments. As a specialty of veterinary medicine in the United States, the 374: 277: 174: 126: 106: 323:"Home - American College of Zoological Medicine." Home - American College of Zoological Medicine. Web. 14 Dec. 2014. < 65: 43: 36: 389: 262: 184: 241: 287: 93:
species, aquatic animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and includes non-domestic companion animals (or
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The following Training Programs are approved by the American College of Zoological Medicine:
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Illinois Zoological & Aquatic Animal Residency Program (IZAAR)
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Smithsonian National Zoo's Spotlight on Veterinary Medicine
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International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine
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references
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introducing
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veterinary medicine
zoo
wildlife
exotic pets
ecology
wildlife conservation
American Veterinary Medical Association
surgery
anesthesia
pathology
American College of Zoological Medicine
diplomate
Copenhagen University
Copenhagen Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Ohio State University
Columbus Zoo
National Zoological Park
Cornell University
North Carolina State University
Louisiana State University
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City Zoo
Tulsa Zoo
Michigan State University

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