American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM): Oncology
Information about residency for the ACVIM Oncology Exam can be found at the CVM's Oncology Residency page.
| Group 1 Textbooks | Group 2 Textbooks |
|---|---|
| Literature | Supplemental Reading List |
| Library Tips | More Info |
Group 1 Textbooks
The following texts are essential to provide a detailed knowledge base in oncology.
| Title | Author/Editor | Edition | Copyright Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withrow and MacEwen’s Small Animal Clinical Oncology | Vail, Thamm, and Liptak | 6th Ed | 2019 |
| The Basic Science of Oncology | Tannock, Hill, Bristow and Harrington | 5th Ed | 2013 |
| The Biology of Cancer | Weinberg | 2nd Ed | 2013 |
| Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy: Principles and Practice | Chabner and Longo | 6th Ed | 2019 |
| Radiobiology for the Radiologist | Hall and Giaccia | 8th Ed | 2019 |
| Cellular and Molecular Immunology [Print Book] | Abbas, Lichtman and Pillai | 9th Ed | 2018 |
Group 2 Textbooks
The following texts may have more detail and different perspectives on important oncologic topics, or contain specialized information that is not available elsewhere and may be complementary to Group 1.
| Title | Author/Editor | Edition | Copyright Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology | DeVita | 12th Ed | 2023 |
| Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat | Cowell, Taylor and Meinkoth | 5th Ed | 2019 |
| Canine and Feline Cytology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide [Print Book] | Raskin and Meyer | 3rd Ed | 2015 |
| Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice [Print Book] | Henry and Higginbotham | 1st Ed | 2009 |
| Tumors in Domestic Animals [Print Book] | Meuten | 5th Ed | 2017 |
| Duncan and Prasse’s Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Pathology [Print Book] | Latimer | 5th Ed | 2011 |
| Biostatistics The Bare Essentials [Print Book] | Norman and Streiner | 4th Ed | 2014 |
Literature
Candidates are expected to have a good working knowledge of veterinary oncology literature. Publications containing material not yet available in textbooks are especially important. Each journal listed below should be reviewed for relevant articles from 2010 until November, 2019. Both print and online journal versions should be reviewed (including early view)
Candidates are responsible for relevant articles published in non-veterinary journals and review articles discussing major concepts in cancer biology and general therapeutic strategies. This list is not exhaustive.
| Title |
|---|
| Nature |
| Cell |
| Science |
| Cancer |
| Clinical Cancer Research |
| Clinical Cancer Research |
| Cancer Research |
| Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology |
| PLoS Journals |
| BMC (Biomed Central) Journals - Genomics |
| BMC (Biomed Central) Journals - Cancer |
| BMC (Biomed Central) Journals - Genetics |
| BMC (Biomed Central) Journals - Molecular Cancer [not available at NC State Libraries; request via TripSaver] |
| Cancer Immunology/Immunotherapy |
| Oncogene |
| Cancer Gene Therapy |
Supplemental Reading List
Library Tips
Search the catalog for additional oncology resources available at the NC State University Libraries.
More Info
“This is only a convenience copy of the reading list to help find copies of reading materials in the NC State University Libraries. It does not replace the official reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest reading list.”
For more information, please visit the ACVIM website. For information about the exam, visit the Certification Manual and General Information Guide website. The official reading lists will require you to log-in to the ACVIM's website.
Return to the NC State University Libraries: ACVIM Reading list page
Web page updated 05/18/2020