Dr. Kathryn Gamble,... - Dr. Kathryn Gamble, Diplomate, European College of Zoological Medicine - latimes.com Dr. Kathryn Gamble, Lincoln Park Zoo's Dr. Lester E Fisher director of veterinary medicine, has become the first American -- and first woman -- to be awarded Diplomate status within the Zoo Health Management sub-specialty by the European College of Zoological Medicine, an elite certification recognizing exceptional expertise. Gamble is board certified by the American College of Zoological Medicine, a certification held by only about 160 veterinarians worldwide. Under her veterinary leadership, Lincoln Park Zoo has become one of only 20 zoos and aquariums certified by ACZM as a teaching institution. Gamble mentors veterinary residents, and this year will teach her 50th senior veterinary student. Gamble has a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science, doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and master's in Veterinary Physiology/Pharmacology from Texas A&M University.