Gordis Epidemiology by 
Epidemiology for Field Veterinarians by 
Epidemiology for Public Health Practice by 
Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science by 
Veterinary epidemiologic research by The board encourages candidates to practice reviewing recent peer-reviewed epidemiologic literature, with an eye toward the critical appraisal of important study design elements. This list is not exhaustive.
"Candidates are advised to consult as many reference materials as he or she feels necessary to prepare for the potential epidemiologic concepts on the examination. Below is a list of references that candidates may find useful in preparing for the examination.
"This list of references is not intended to be exhaustive or definitive. We suggest using the most current edition available for any of the references listed. We also encourage you to review and read as much current (past year) literature as possible (eg: Am J Epidemiol, Am J Public Health, Int J Epidemiol, JAMA, JAVMA, Lancet, MMWR, NEJM, Science, etc.) with particular focus on important public health and animal health issues such as bioterrorism, antimicrobial resistance, animal production, disease control, etc."
Source: ACVPM Epidemiology Specialty Certification Information
This resource updated: 4/25/2024
Textbooks updated to most recent edition: 1/9/2023
Source reading list reviewed: 4/25/2024
Source reading list updated by specialty board: 12/2023
