This guide contains the list of books and journals recommended as study materials for the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology (ACVCP) examination.

Residents are responsible for ensuring they are using the correct edition of a book for their exam.

Please ask your librarian, mentor, or specialty board examination committee if questions arise.

"The following list contains references the Examination Committee suggests for use in preparation for the examination. The source of questions is not necessarily limited to this reference list. Candidates also are encouraged to consider contemporary articles in reputable journals pertaining to veterinary clinical pharmacology and applied therapeutics. The most recent editions of the following are suggested reading:"

Phase I Exam Information for Candidates

"The following list contains references the Examination Committee suggests for use in preparation for the examination.  The source of questions is not necessarily limited to this reference list.  The most recent editions of the following textbooks are suggested for reading." Sources of Study Materials (updated 1/31/2014)

Phase II Exam Information for Candidates

Source:  ACVCP General Information for Candidates and Examination Information for Candidates.

This resource updated: 9/2014

Source reading list reviewed: 9/2014

Source reading list updated by specialty board: 1/31/2014