William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging - Residency Program

RESIDENCY EXPECTATIONS

Objectives of the program: Provide a clear statement of the objectives of the program. Include the extent to which the program would address requirements for board certification and/or an advanced degree. If board certification is an objective, the program must have been submitted for approval from the certifying board.

A four-year residency program in diagnostic radiology is offered in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital under the direction of faculty from the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. Completion of the training program fulfills the requirements of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, and makes the candidate eligible for Diplomate status in both colleges if desired. The program prepares the resident for a career in private or academic practice in the broad field of diagnostic radiology. Approximately 80% of the resident's time is spent on hospital assignments.

The need for specific training: Describe the future needs and demands for professionals with the specific type of education being proposed. Provide specific quantitative estimates as to annual demand, and any uniqueness of the proposed program.

Radiologists are in demand in clinical practice and in academic practice. The specialty contributes to many aspects of patient care, and is integral to a high proportion of research activities that use imaging as outcome measures. The residency program prepares residents to perform to a high standard in both academic and private practice settings.

Courses of activities: Describe the educational and academic objectives and the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected to be obtained from each of the specific program activities, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Amount and nature of clinical duties, including after hours work.
2. Scope, nature, and amount of clinical caseload, including emergency rotations.
3. Amount and nature of clinical education (e.g. knowledge, skills, and abilities).
4. Coursework to be taken, including when and where taken.
5. Development of teaching skills and participation in didactic and clinical instruction.
6. Participation in seminars, rounds, journal clubs, and other organized activities.
7. Development of research skills, including instruction in research methods, grant writing, critical assessment, research design, writing, presentation, and ethics.
8. Development of special academic interests, including activities off campus.
9. Outside rotations and interaction with other services or programs.

The training program consists of clinical experience with diagnostic case work-ups of small and large animals, daily rounds, interpretation seminars, journal clubs and formal lectures given at the School of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Medicine, University of California, Davis. Residents are assigned to a service area for clinical duty daily, with supervision of faculty. Residents are responsible for overseeing imaging studies and generating reports, as well as interacting with referring service clinicians on the findings and recommendations for further testing. On-call duty is shared among the residents, with support from senior residents and faculty.

Coursework is detailed in table 1. Oral report skills are developed weekly at Known Case Conference rounds, in preparation for the oral board exam. Teaching assignments are included to provide residents with the opportunity to gain instructional experience. Participation in hospital rounds and other residency training activities provide the opportunity to gain additional insight into medicine, surgery, and other specialty areas to enrich their professional advancement.

Residents are expected to conduct their own research project(s) under the supervision of a faculty member. Residents are required to make a formal presentation of their research project(s) at the Annual House Officer Seminar Days during their residency. During the fourth year, an opportunity exists for the resident to concentrate in one specialty area.

Structure and organization: Describe the structure and organization of the program activities and the time and faculty involvement for each.Â Describe how the program will be organized within and among service units.Â Provide a timeline model for activities of a typical resident for the duration of the residency.Â Describe the resources, such as office space, equipment, etc., that are required for the resident education, indicating what resources are available now and what resources would be needed before the program could begin.

1st year: An initial orientation period including the technical aspects of both large and small animal radiography (2 weeks each) and basic ultrasonography (4 weeks). The remainder of the year will consist of rotations through small animal radiology and ultrasound, and an initial exposure to large animal radiology and CT.

2nd year: Focus is divided between large animal radiology and VMII (CT/MRI/Nuclear Medicine). An introduction to the technical aspects of VMII (2 weeks) will also be provided.

3rd year: responsibilities in all service areas including a 2-week rotation in large animal ultrasound.

4th year: responsibilities in all service areas.

Faculty participating in the program: For each faculty member participating in the program, describe his/her contribution in achieving the stated program objectives, the time committed, and the extent and nature of supervision and mentoring anticipated.

Table 1: Faculty/Areas of Interest


	Primary Resident Training Responsibility			Approximate Time Commitment
	Clinical Training	Daily Rounds	Resident Lectures, Courses/Rds	Clinical Services	Formal Teaching	Research Supervision	Admin
Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR	SAR,LAR,US,NM CT, MRI	SAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, US, NM CT, MRI	25%	5%	10%	10%
Erik R. Wisner, DVM, DACVR	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	25%	5%	20%	50%
Sarah Puchalski DVM, DACVR	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	LAR, NM CT, MRI	LAR, NM CT, MRI	50%	5%	10%	10%
Allison Zwingenberger, DVM, DACVR, EAVDI	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, US, NM CT, MRI	50%	5%	10%	10%
Eric G. Johnson DVM, DACVR	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, US, NM CT, MRI	70%	5%
Mathieu Spriet, DVM, DACVR, EAVDI	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	SAR, LAR, US, NM CT, MRI	70%	5%
Alain P. Theon, Dr. Med Vet, MS, DACVR.	Radiation Oncology		Radiation Oncology.	50%	5%	10%
Michael S. Kent, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR, MAS	Radiation Oncology		Radiation Oncology.	50%	5%	10%
Mary-Beth Whitcomb, DVM	LAUS	LAUS	LAUS	70%	5%
Betsy Vaughn, DVM	LAUS	LAUS	LAUS	90%	5%

SAR = Small Animal Radiology, LAR = Large animal Radiology, US = Small Animal Ultrasound, NM = Nuclear Medicine, CT = Computed Tomography, MR = Magnetic Resonance Imaging, LAUS = Large Animal ultrasound

Process of evaluation: Describe the specific process by which the academic progress of residents will be evaluated, and the VMTH policy that will be followed in dismissing a resident.

Residents are formally reviewed every year throughout the residency training program. All faculty provide an analysis of the resident's ability, capabilities, and productivity. Input is sought from our staff, faculty, and house officers from other services. The review is discussed with the resident in a formal meeting with the Residency Program Director. A comprehensive evaluation form is used to document aspects of performance that require improvement as well as those in which the resident excels. In addition, the residency program director and other faculty meet informally with residents on an as needed basis to provide additional guidance.

Certification: Describe the specific requirements that must be met before a residency certificate can be awarded.

Residents must make satisfactory progress at each evaluation, and present their research findings at the House Officer Seminar Day as well as at an ACVR or other meeting.

State Licensure: If a CA State License is required for your service, it must be stated in the description.

Not required.

Advanced degree during residency: Residents are usually not permitted to work toward an advanced degree during their residency training program.Â Exceptions are Dairy Production Medicine, and Livestock Reproduction/Herd Health.Â These programs provide an opportunity for the resident to obtain a Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine degree.

Not permitted.

California Driver’s License: Programs in which the resident/intern is required to drive university owned vehicles are required to obtain a California drivers license, and participate in the DMV pull notice program.

Not required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduated from a college or school of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA; or possess a certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG); or are legally qualified to practice veterinary medicine in some state, province, territory, or possession of the United States, Canada, or other country.

Residents are required to have graduated from a veterinary college, and to be licensed to practice in their state or country.
Have demonstrated unquestionable moral character and professional behavior.

Applications and reference letters are evaluated for exhibiting high moral character and professional behavior.

Requirements for foreign applicants:

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, foreign graduates must also meet the following requirement.

Must be eligible for a TN (Mexico and Canada) or J-1 visa with no bars or home country requirement.

Service/Board requirements:

Certifications: TOEFL No

NAVLE No

PAVE No

ECFVG No

OTHER No

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

One year internship / equivalent experience required? Yes
California Drivers License Required? No

Course

Y1F

Y1W

Y1S

Y2F

Y2W

Y2S

Y2SU

Y3F

Y3W

Y3S

Y4F

Y4W

Y4S

Physics of Diagnostic Radiology

Physics Summer Review (optional)

VSR 464R Principles Rad Oncology

VSR 465R Practice of Rad Oncology

VSR 468 Equine Lameness

Introduction to MRI BMI 241

VSR 416 Equine Ultrasonology (opt)

VSR 409 KCC

VSR 408 Journal Club

TL-Teach Labs
Dark Gray-mandatory
Blue-optional
Light gray-offered every other year

Residency Requirements

The applicant must have graduated from a School of Veterinary Medicine and must have at least one year of clinical experience after graduation (private practice or internship). The selection of residents is based on academic achievement, career objectives, letters of evaluation, interpersonal skills, clinical skills, and pertinent experience. Please provide a contact email address that will be valid through the end of December, 2012. Foreign applicants must be eligible for a J1 visa for 4 years with no bars or home country requirement.

Application Process and Deadlines - New for 2012

One resident position in diagnostic imaging will be available for the 2012 application cycle, beginning the residency in August 2013. The application process for 2012 will be slightly earlier than in previous years. Selected candidates will be invited to UC Davis for a tour, interview, and to meet the faculty, residents, and staff, on December 7th, 2012. Applicants should tentatively hold the interview date free to be able to attend if selected for an interview.

Schedule

October 26th	Applications due
November 9th	Candidates for interview selected and notified
December 7th	Interview day
December 14th	Resident selected and notified

SELECTION WILL NOT UTILIZE THE VETERINARY INTERNSHIP/RESIDENCY MATCHING PROGRAM (VIRMP). For application procedures, salary and benefits, and other information about the residency program, please see General Information on the VMTH web site.

Application Materials

A completed UCD-VMTH application form that includes a letter of intent.
Transcripts from veterinary school(s) (an official English translation must be included if not in English).
Three letters of recommendation
Curriculum vitae
A recent photograph

Send materials electronically to the VMTH Resident Affairs Coordinator with the program you are applying to in the subject line . You may email the Resident Affairs Coordinator to check that your application has been received.

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.

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine