Resident Training in Laboratory Animal Pathology

Location: Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Comparative Pathology Laboratory and California National Primate Research Center, University of California, Davis, CA

Starting Date: August 1, 2010

Closing Date for Applications: Received by November 2, 2009 (or until filled)

Qualifications: D.V.M. or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school and academically qualified for admission as a graduate student to the University of California, Davis. Demonstrated interest in a career in Comparative or Laboratory Animal Pathology.

Description: Residency training in anatomic pathology suitable for persons with limited or no post-D.V.M. training in pathology. Training consists of one year and eight months at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital developing basic skills in morphologic pathology and acquiring a fundamental understanding of the pathogenesis of diseases via rotating assignments to pathology services under theguidance of twelve ACVP pathologists. Click here for further information. The remainder of the second year and the third year will further develop skills in morphologic and diagnostic pathology and a fundamental understanding of disease and Laboratory Animal Pathology via assignments at the Comparative Pathology Laboratory (primarily rodent and rabbit diagnostics), California National Primate Research Center (Non-human primate pathology), and Center for Comparative Medicine (Murine Research diagnostics). Primary commitment will be 25-75% at the CPL and 25-75% at the CNPRC (Total to equal 100%) with release time to participate in Center for Comparative Pathology and Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Pathology activities. Click here for further information. The program is designed for persons intending to take the certifying examination of the A.C.V.P. and to pursue a Ph.D. degree in comparative pathology.

Salary: $37,308

Application: Application materials consist of: 1) letter specifying which position you are applying for while stating interests and professional goals; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of recommendation, sent directly from the referee, addressed to Dr. Linda Munson, Residency Training Coordinator; 4) copies of official transcripts from all college-level education; and 5) class rank.

Foreign Applicants: Must submit TOEFL scores and have demonstrated written and verbal skills in English. Foreign applicants should also include an interpretation of their University grading system with their application.

Send all application materials to:

Ms. Becky Griffey
VMTH Anatomic Pathology
1345 Vet Med 3A
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California - Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-5270

Requests for further information should be directed to:

Dr. Linda Munson, Residency Training Coordinator
Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology
4323 Vet Med 3A
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-5270

The University of California, Davis, and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.