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ACZM offers new board certification in Wildlife Population Health

The American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) is now offering veterinarians the opportunity to become board certified specialists in Wildlife Population Health.


Credentialing experience via 2 pathways:

1.) Completion of an ACZM-certified residency in zoological medicine (3+ years) under the teachings and guidance of ACZM diplomates.

  • OR –

2.) At least 6 years of documented full-time experience in wildlife or zoological medicine, which may include experience gained through ACZM-approved zoo/wildliferelated MS/PhD coursework, wildlife health policy, conservation medicine, or One Health experiences. Formal identification of two (2) Diplomate mentors is required. Three primary, discipline-relevant, peer-reviewed publications – including at least one based on original research – that have been accepted and/or published by a journal.

  • If credentials are accepted by the ACZM, the applicant is qualified to sit for the ACZM board examination.

Download Program Brochure: https://cdn.ymaws.com/wildlifedisease.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/careers/aczm_wildlife_brief_working_.pdf