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Introduction Call for presentation proposals for the ECZM day
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The term Zoological Medicine was chosen based on a publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (2001;219:1532-1535) which recommends the following definition: “Zoological Medicine integrates veterinary medicine and the principles of ecology and conservation as applied in both natural and artificial environments.”
The Specialist areas run parallel and separate to each other. Diplomates of a Speciality will be required to gain admission into and be re-credentialled in their own discipline. It is recognised that some Diplomates may be genuinely active at a Diplomate level, in two Specialities. Such Diplomates will be permitted to be a Diplomate in two different Specialities, although they will only be permitted to be a Specialist in one.
Each Diplomate will work primarily as a clinician who is concerned with all aspects of diagnosis and management of diseases of birds, or reptiles and amphibian or small mammals. Exception to this are the Specialists of the Wildlife Population Health specialty and the Zoo Health Management specialty who focuses on investigation and management of populations.
The primary objectives of the College are to advance all relevant areas of zoological medicine in Europe and increase the competency of those who practice in these fields. Further aims during this presidential term are to raise the publics’ awareness of the ability of Zoological clinicians and of the benefits of involving members of this college in all national and international issues relating to health, welfare, biosecurity and professional training, as they relate to zoological collections and wildlife population health management.
This website (which will be updated within the next year) will give detailed information about the ECZM, including the Constitution, Bylaws, and Information Brochures of all the 5 specialties. The latter contains information about requirements for admission to the College, a profile of the specialties, and application and examination procedures. A Dutch translation of the Constitution will be included since this is necessary for legal registration of the ECZM in the Netherlands.
Nico J Schoemaker, DVM, PhD, Dip. ECZM (Small mammal & Avian)
President