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Potter Park / Michigan State Universitiy / Toldeo Zoo / Michigan DNR Residency

	7/14/2010

	A three year residency in Zoo and Wildlife, Medicine, Management and Pathology including Potter Park Zoo, Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Toledo Zoo, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the Michigan State University’s Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, has been evaluated and approved by the American College of Zoological Medicine. Individuals interested in details about this program can contact Dr. Tara Myers Harrison, Potter Park Zoo,1301 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48912; Phone: 517-342-2773; Fax: 517-316-3894 More >>

AAZV Oil Spill Disaster Volunteer Database

	5/27/2010

	AAZV recently established a database of people who would like to volunteer their services for the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster. The database contains additional information about each registrant that enables agencies involved in the cleanup to recruit people based on their needs. While the database focuses on people with some interest or expertise in wildlife, people who wish to register do not need to be members of the AAZV. They don’t need to be veterinarians, either, so they are encouraging biologists, zoologists, veterinary technicians, etc. to register. The information contained in this database will be made available only to agencies that are involved in the clean up, and only when requested by them. AAZV will not use the database for any other purpose. They feel it is a useful tool because they can provide lists to agencies based on their individual needs. As an example, if an agency is looking for volunteers who can work in August, who have experien More >>

Jim Carpenter receives 2009 OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award

	12/15/2009

	The Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Center for Veterinary Health Sciences announced the 2009 OSU College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award recipients today. With many highly qualified alumni nominated, the Alumni Association officers selected Drs. James W. Carpenter (’74), Anthony W. Confer (’72), Robert S. Hudson (’55) and Gary L. White (’68). Carpenter is a Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, and is internationally recognized as a clinical and research veterinarian in exotic animal, wildlife, and zoo animal medicine. He is the author of 350 scientific papers, book chapters, and proceedings articles, and editor of two books on exotic animal medicine. He is the former Editor of the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine and the present Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery. He was named Exotic DVM of the Year for 2000, and was awarded the Edwin J. Frick Professorship i More >>

2010 ACZM Certification Examination Scheduled

	12/14/2009

	The ACZM Examination Committee is pleased to officially announce that the 2010 ACZM certification examination will be held from September 30 through October 3, 2010 at the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN. The tentative schedule for the examination is the following: - September 30, 8:00 PM: pre-exam orientation meeting - October 1: Day 1 examination - October 2 and 3: Day 2 examinations Details regarding accommodation will be provided to candidates that do credential. See the following link for more information> More >>

Don Janssen Recipient of 2009 Emil Dolensek Award

	11/16/2009

	Don Janssen was the recipient of the 2009 AAZV Emil Dolensek Award in appreciation for exceptional contributions to the conservation, care, and understanding of zoo and free-ranging wildlife at the 2009 Joint AAZV and AAWV Annual Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. More >>

New ACZM Officers Elected

	11/1/2009

	New ACZM officers for 2010 - 2012 are President, Craig Harms; Vice-President, Mark Drew; Secretary, R. Scott Larsen; and Treasurer, Greg Fleming. More >>

David A. Jessup given UC, Davis Alumni Achievement Award

	11/1/2009

	David A. Jessup was given the UC, Davis Alumni Achievement Award June 12, 2009 during the 2009 commencement ceremonies. Dr. Jessup (WSU '76) earned a master's of preventive veterinary medicine from UC-Davis in 1984. He is the senior wildlife veterinarian for the Office of Spill Prevention and Response in the California Department of Fish and Game and has chaired the AVMA Committee on Environmental Issues. He was given the award for contributions in the development and growth of wildlife and conservation medicine. More >>

Congratulations 2009 New ACZM Diplomates

	10/2/2009

	Congratulations to the 2009 New ACZM Diplomates - Michael J. Adkesson, Mads Bertelsen, Christopher J. Bonar, Sathya K. Chinnadurai, Michelle Davis, Marion Desmarchelier, Simon Hollamby, Felicia B. Nutter, Luis Padilla, and Kristine Smith - who passed the ACZM board examination September 18-20, 2009 at the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee. More >>

ACZM Becomes Co-Sponsor of the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine

	6/11/2009

	The American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) recently approved a proposal to become a co-sponsor of the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (JZWM). The JZWM is the official journal of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV). More >>

Jonathan Sleeman Named New Director of USGS Wildlife Health Center

	5/28/2009

	ACZM Treasurer, Jonathan Sleeman, was recently named new director of the the USGS Wildlife Health Center. More >>

Obituary for Albert W. Franzmann, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACZM

	2/26/2009

	Albert Wilhelm (Al) Franzmann, age 78 of Soldotna, Alaska and an honorary Diplomate of ACZM, died on February 13, 2009. More >>

2008 Emil Dolensek Award to Mike Loomis

	10/20/2008

	Congratulations to Mike Loomis for being honored with the Emil Dolensek Award during the 2008 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians Conference in Los Angeles, California. More >>

2008 ACZM Presidential Awards

	10/20/2008

	Congratulations to Kay Mehren, Juergen Schumacher, and Stéphane Lair for being honored with the ACZM Presidential Award during the 2008 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians Conference in Los Angeles, California. More >>

Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates

	9/29/2008

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Allison Tuttle, Tara Myers Harrison, Erika Travis, Jennifer Graham, J. Jill Heatley, A. Rae Gandolf, and Natalie Mylniczenko - who passed the ACZM board examination September 26-28, 2008 at the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee. More >>

New ACZM Officers for 2007 - 2009

	1/1/2007

	Congratulations to the new ACZM Officers for 2007-2009: President, Dr. Jim Carpenter , Vice-President, Dr. Craig Harms, Secretary, Dr. Mark Drew, and Treasurer, Dr. Jonathan Sleeman. More >>

Congratulations to 2007 New ACZM Diplomates

	10/18/2007

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Eric Baitchman, Ellen Bronson, Rob Coke, Jennifer D'Agostino, Laurie Gage, Leah Greer, Pam Govett, Jean-Michel Hatt, Marty Haulena, Jan Ramer, Jessica Siegal-Willot, John Sykes, and Doug Whiteside. - who passed the ACZM board examination October 11-14, 2007 at the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee. More >>

2007 Emil Dolensek Award to Scott Citino

	10/8/2007

	Congratulations to Scott Citino for being honored with the Emil Dolensek Award during the 2007 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and Nutrition Advisory Group Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. More >>

Chris Fiorello Awarded 2007 ACZM Manuscript Award

	10/8/2007

	Congratulations to Christine Fiorello for winning the 2007 ACZM Manuscript Award during the 2007 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and AZA Nutrition Advisory Group Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee for her manuscript entitled "Demography, Hunting Ecology, and Pathogen Exposure of Domestic Dogs in the Isoso of Bolivia." published in Conservation Biology (2006) 20(3):762-771. More >>

2007 ACZM Presidential Awards

	10/8/2007

	Congratulations to Kay Backues, Michael Stoskopf, Steven Hernandez-Divers and Ted Mashima for being honored with the ACZM Presidential Award during the 2007 ACZM Annual Business Meeting held in association with the 2007 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. More >>

Congratulations to 2006 New ACZM Diplomates

	10/27/2006

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Sara Childs-Sanford, Christine Fiorello, Chris Hanley, Eric Klaphake, and David Miller - who passed the ACZM board examination October 23-25, 2006 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. More >>

First ACZM Auction in Conjunction with AAZV Auction

	9/28/2006

	This was the first year ACZM participated in the annual AAZV auction at the AAZV annual conference. The auction proceeds for ACZM from this year's auction were $3500. To all ACZM members that donated items to the auction at the 2006 AAZV annual conference: The AAZV PR committee would like to thank you all for your generous donations of unique items. All items are welcome and keep the auction in mind during your institution's gift shop sales or your world travels. Some of the best sellers are the items you personally make be it jewelry, paintings or mead! It is truly amazing the artist/creative talents of some of our members. Thanks again for your donations, the money raised goes to fund scholarships and awards. Respectfully the AAZV PR committee. More >>

2006 ACZM Presidential Awards

	9/28/2006

	Congratulations to Sonia Hernandez-Divers, Kirsten Girlardi, Joanne Paul-Murphy, and Scott Citino for being honored with the ACZM Presidential Award during the 2006 ACZM Annual Business Meeting held in association with the 2006 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Conference in Tampa, Florida. More >>

Jim Wellehan Awarded 2006 ACZM Manuscript Award

	9/28/2006

	Congratulations to Jim Wellehan for winning the 2006 ACZM Manuscript Award during the 2006 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Conference in Tampa, Florida for his manuscript entitled "Varanid Herpesvirus 1: a novel herpesvirus associated with proliferative stomatitis in green tree monitors (Varanus prasinus)" published in Veterinary Microbiology (2005) 105(2):83-92. More >>

Congratulations to 2005 New ACZM Diplomates

	10/31/2005

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Chris Dutton, Lisa Harrenstien, Kelly Helmick, Lauren Howard, Terra Kelley, Don Neiffer, Jodie Sherrill-Bell, Kurt Sladky, Meg Sutherland-Smith, and Jim Wellehan - who passed the ACZM board examination October 24-26, 2005 at White Oak Conservation Center. More >>

New ACZM Officers for 2005 - 2007

	1/3/2005

	Congratulations to the new ACZM Officers for 2005-2007: President, Dr. Mark Stetter, Vice-President, Dr. Ted Mashima, Secretary, Dr. Craig Harms, and Treasurer, Dr. Jim Carpenter. More >>

Chris Fiorello Awarded 2005 ACZM Manuscript Award

	9/29/2005

	Congratulations to Christine Fiorello for winning the 2005 ACZM Manuscript Award during the 2005 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and AZA Nutrition Advisory Group Conference in Omaha, Nebraska for her manuscript entitled "Seroprevalence of pathogens in domestic carnivores on the border of Madidi National Park, Bolivia" published in the journal of Animal Conservation (2004) 7:45-54. More >>

2005 ACZM Presidential Awards

	9/29/2005

	Congratulations to Alita Huff, Jean Sieprawski, Bill Boever, Kathryn Gamble, and Wilbur Amand for being honored with the ACZM Presidential Award during the 2005 ACZM Annual Business Meeting held in association with the 2005 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and AZA Nutrition Advisory Group Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. More >>

ACZM Strategic Planning Retreat Held in Texas

	3/4/2005

	ACZM held its second Strategic Planning Retreat February 21-24, 2005 at the Saleh Bamberger Ranch near Johnson City, Texas. Twelve ACZM Diplomates were involved in the retreat which developed future plans and goals for the College. Diplomates should watch for the new Strategic Plan Document in the Diplomates Only Section. More >>

Dr. Sam Ridgway Given Honorary Diplomate Status

	10/22/2004

	Congratulations to ACZM's newest honorary diplomate, Dr. Sam Ridgway. Dr. Ridgway's honorary diplomate status was announced at the 2004 Annual AAZV conference in San Diego, California. More >>

Congratulations to 2004 New ACZM Diplomates

	9/30/2004

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Noha Abou-Madi, Ryan Devoe, Shannon Ferrell, Steven Hernandez-Divers, Maud Lafortune, and Martha Weber - who passed the ACZM board examination September 19-22, 2004 at White Oak Conservation Center. More >>

Brad Lock Awarded 2004 ACZM Manuscript Award

	10/29/2004

	Congratulations to Brad Lock for for winning the 2004 ACZM Manuscript Award during 2004 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and Wildlife Disease Association Conference in San Diego, California. More >>

2004 ACZM Presidential Awards

	10/29/2004

	Congratulations to Kathryn Gamble and Kirsten Gilardi for being honored with the ACZM Presidential Award during the 2004 ACZM Annual Business Meeting held in association with the 2004 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and Wildlife Disease Association Conference in San Diego, California. More >>

2004 Emil Dolensek Award to Jim Carpenter

	10/29/2004

	Congratulations to Jim Carpenter for being honored with the the Emil Dolensek Award during the 2004 Joint American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and Wildlife Disease Association Conference in San Diego, California. More >>

Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf Voted Chair-Elect ABVS Executive Committee

	1/30/2004

	Congratulations to Dr. Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf for being voted Chair-Elect of the Executive Committee of the American Board of Veterinary Specialties of the American Veterinary Medical Association. More >>

New ACZM Officers for 2003 - 2005

	1/17/2003

	Congratulations to the new ACZM Officers for 2003-2005: President, Dr. Joanne Paul-Murphy, Vice-President, Dr. Mark Stetter, Secretary, Dr. Ted Mashima, and Treasurer, Dr. Jim Carpenter. More >>

2003 ACZM Presidential Awards

	10/30/2003

	Congratulations to Pat Morris, Craig Harms, Kay Mehren, and Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf for being honored with the ACZM Presidential Award during the 2003 ACZM Annual Business Meeting held in association with the 2003 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More >>

2003 Emil Dolensek Award to Michael Stoskopf

	10/30/2003

	Congratulations to Michael K. Stoskopf for being honored with the the Emil Dolensek Award during the 2003 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More >>

2003 Duane Ullrey Award to William Lance

	10/30/2003

	Congratulations to William Lance for being honored with the Duane Ullrey Award during the 2003 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More >>

Congratulations to 2003 New ACZM Diplomates

	9/23/2003

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Pam Dennis, Greg Fleming, Nadine Lamberski, and Brad Lock - who passed the ACZM board examination September 16-17, 2003 at White Oak Conservation Center. More >>

Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf Appointed to ABVS Executive Committee

	1/7/2003

	Congratulations to Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf for her appointment to AVMA's American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) Executive Commmittee as the Member-at-Large. Dr. Kennedy-Stoskopf is also a member of the Policies and Procedures Committee of ABVS. More >>

Congratulations to 2002 New ACZM Diplomates

	9/30/2002

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Sonia Hernandez-Divers, R. Scott Larsen, Jonathan M. Sleeman, and Gary West - who passed the ACZM board examination September 17-19, 2002 at White Oak Conservation Center. More >>

Congratulations to 2001 New ACZM Diplomates

	9/17/2001

	Congratulations to New ACZM Diplomates - Kay A. Backues, Elizabeth J. Chittick, Kirsten V. Gilardi, Stephanie B. James, Jennifer E. Langan, Geoffrey W. Pye, Robin W. Radcliffe, William Kirk Suedmeyer, and Lisa A. Tell - who passed the ACZM board examination October 9-11, 2001 at White Oak Conservation Center. More >>

2001 ACZM Presidential Awards

	9/24/2001

	Congratulations to the 2001 recipients of the ACZM Presidential Award - Kay Mehren and Phil Ensley. The award was presented by ACZM president, Scott Citino, at the ACZM annual business meeting September 19, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. More >>

ACZM-Sponsored Curriculum Workshop Held at White Oak

	11/20/2000

	The ACZM steering committee on veterinary curriculum held a workshop at White Oak Conservation Center on November 9-12, 2000. Representatives from all 31 AVMA accredited colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Canada joined members from 6 allied professional veterinary organizations to deliberate on recommendations to help veterinary educators effectively provide appropriate offerings in zoological medicine in veterinary curricula. Results of this effort were published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Vol. 219, No. 11, Pages 1532-1535, 2001 as ACZM's recommendations on veterinary curricula and will facilitate the ongoing efforts of North American veterinary colleges to provide their students with knowledge and skills relative to zoological medicine believed necessary for them to succeed in their profession. More >>

ACZM's First Strategic Planning Retreat Held on Emerald Island, NC

	11/20/2000

	ACZM's first strategic planning retreat was held November 6-9, 2000 on Emerald Island, North Carolina. A detailed strategic plan was developed for the future of the College along with an organizational mission statement and objectives. The strategic plan document can be found in the Diplomates Only Section. More >>

Congratulations to 2000 New ACZM Diplomates

	10/16/2000

	Congratulations to New AZCM Diplomates - Karen S. Kearns, Gregory A. Lewbart, Suzan Murray, and Barbara A. Wolfe - who passed the ACZM board examination October 10-11, 2000 at White Oak Conservation Center. More >>

First ACZM Presidential Awards

	9/26/2000

	Congratulations to the first recipients of the ACZM Presidential Award - Mark Drew, Michael Stoskopf, and Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf. The award was presented at the ACZM annual business meeting September 17, 2000 in New Orleans, Louisiana. ACZM President, Scott Citino, initiated the award this year to recognize outstanding service to the College. More >>

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