Dr. Michelle Greenfield-Feig interviews Dr. Tamara Kruse, Director of Animal Health at the San Antonio Zoo. In this episode, Dr. Kruse shares her experience of becoming a diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM). The ACZM is an accredited board of veterinary specialists who maintain the highest standards of practicing zoological medicine. Becoming an ACZM diplomate requires years of meticulous preparation, clinical experience, research, and culminates in passing a two-day exam. Tune in as Dr. Kruse shares some tips and tricks for organizing material, forming study groups, and persevering through this rigorous process.