Pre-Approved Journals

An acceptable publication must be relevant to the specialty discipline of the Diplomate seeking re-certification. If a publication is not in English, it is the Diplomate’s responsibility to provide an independent English translation of the article.

The publication must be in a refereed scientific, medical or veterinary medical journal. A refereed journal is one that is governed by policies and procedures established and maintained by a standing editorial board which requires critical review of all papers and approval by at least one recognized authority on the subject.

This list will be updated annually, as warranted based on changes in journal availability, editorial process, impact factor, and quality of review. If a Diplomate has published a manuscript in a journal that is not currently on the Acceptable Journals list, the Diplomate may submit that publication to the Specialty MOCC for review and determination of acceptability towards maintenance of credentials.

Acceptable Journals

American Journal of Veterinary Research
Animal Genetics
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
Australian Veterinary Journal
Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research
Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Equine Veterinary Education
Equine Veterinary Journal
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Journal of Applied Microbiology
Journal of Comparative Pathology
Journal of Dairy Science
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (Open Reports also acceptable)
Journal of Small Animal Practice
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Journal of Veterinary Cardiology
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
Journal of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Journal of Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound
Journal of Veterinary Therapeutics
Neuromuscular Disorders
PLOS One
Research in Veterinary Science
The Veterinary Journal
Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
Veterinary and Comparative Oncology
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology
Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology
Veterinary Microbiology
Veterinary Parasitology Veterinary Pathology
Veterinary Record
Veterinary Surgery