Application and Study Tools

The qualifications of individuals desiring certification will be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and must be approved before the candidates may take the certifying examination. Additional details on credentials requirements, the examination procedure, and applications for the examination may be obtained from the Executive Director.

Application and Fees
Submit application to Dr. Melvin W. Balk. If you cannot open the file at right, you can request a paper form.

Application forms must be accompanied by the application fee as established by the Board of Directors. Should an applicant's credentials or qualifications not meet the prerequisites for taking the certifying exam, a portion of the application fee will be returned.

Fees
Payments can be made by check, VISA, MasterCard, or AMEX.

Application: $200      Required to process application. Nonrefundable.
Examination: $600    Submit once application is approved.

NOTE: One is entitled to take the examination up to a maximum of three times during the next three years after becoming Board eligible. Failure to successfully pass the exam after three consecutive  attempts results in one no longer being ACLAM Board eligible, and will require that you submit another application, pay another application  and examination fee, and pass the examination before you can be certified as a Diplomate. Opting out of the exam for other than a medical emergency or in the case of the military an overseas deployment will result in the loss of that year of eligibility.

Camp ACLAM

The 2011 Camp ACLAM Committee is preparing for another successful workshop as part of the Charles River Short Course in Laboratory Animal Science. Camp ACLAM is a day-long workshop for veterinarians who are considering or preparing for the ACLAM certification exam and is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Annually, the workshop draws approximately 50-60 veterinarians and has consistently received favorable evaluations by attendees. Members of the 2011 Camp ACLAM Committee include Ken Allen, Lynn Wachtman, Karen Strait, Greg Timmel,  Matthew Rosenbaum, William Hill,  Erin Yu and Robin Crisler-Roberts.

Members of the committee present helpful hints on preparation for the exam as well as a mock exam. Dr. Mel Balk will open the workshop with background information on ACLAM and the benefits of Diplomate status. The day is concluded with a roundtable session which provides attendees the opportunity to ask pertinent questions to new and “seasoned” Diplomates.