William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging - Residency Program

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 makes the candidate eligible for Diplomate status. 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 program is designed to provide training in diagnostic imaging of both large and small animals using radiology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound. Clinical training is conducted under the supervision of seven diagnostic Radiology faculty members who are specialists in their respective areas. An active radiation therapy program offers opportunities for gaining working experience with large and small animals in teletherapy, brachytherapy, and radioisotope therapy under the supervision of one faculty member in Radiation Oncology.

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 receive research training during their program, and they 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. 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. During the fourth year, an opportunity exists for the resident to concentrate in one specialty area.

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. 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, 2011. Applications deadline is November 16, 2011 . PLEASE NOTE: Foreign applicants must be eligible for either a TN or J1 visa for 4 years with no bars or home country requirement.

Interviews

Informal one-day interviews for our diagnostic imaging residency program are not mandatory, but they are encouraged. If you would like to schedule a visit prior to the application due date, please contact Dr. Zwingenberger at azwingen@ucdavis.edu or 530 752-6638. To allow each applicant an equivalent interview, externships cannot be combined with interview visits. Do not send application materials to Dr. Zwingenberger. See below.

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.

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.