Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Clinical Sciences is offering a three year residency program in Large Animal Internal Medicine. This program is designed to provide advanced clinical training in internal medicine and related fields leading to ACVIM certification. There is special emphasis on clinical and research training in Pulmonology. Participation in the clinical Pulmonology testing service and ongoing research will be strongly encouraged.

Currently, the resident is mentored by five board-certified large animal internists. The residency program includes participation in primary patient care, emergency duty, daily rounds, seminars and clinical conferences. As part of the training program, residents play an active role in the clinical teaching program of veterinary students. Training in Equine Pulmonology is provided and rotations through Pathology and Radiology are offered to increase exposure to the various medical specialties.

Clinically, the medicine resident will see a variety of different types of cases. The caseload is approximately 80% equine and 20% camelid, small ruminant, porcine and bovine. Most of the food and fiber animals that are seen in the hospital are companion rather than production animals. The equine caseload consists of racing animals, sport horses and pleasure animals. Approximately 60 neonates are cared for through the neonatal intensive care unit each spring. Radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, nuclear scintigraphy, treadmill evaluation, computed tomography, MRI and extensive respiratory function testing are some of the modalities available for case workup.

Appointments will be made for 12 months with annual renewal based on satisfactory completion of the previous year. A certificate of residency is awarded to the candidate upon successful completion of the training program. Residents participate in the University benefits programs, including health, professional disability and life insurance. Annual vacation and professional liability insurance are provided.

For further information, please contact Dr. Mary Rose Paradis. Interviews are not required.

The applicant should submit his or her application through AAVC's Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program.

Tufts University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.