Cardiology Residency
The Cardiology Residency Program is designed to provide advanced
clinical training in cardiology and related fields suitable to ACVIM
certification in the Cardiology subspecialty. Residents are required
to participate in primary patient care, daily rounds, seminars and
clinical conferences. Time is provided for professional development.
Residents are strongly encouraged to pursue professional interests,
develop research projects and prepare manuscripts for publication.
The residency also provides the opportunity to attend lectures and
rounds at Boston and Worcester's many neighboring human medical
centers. As part of the training program, residents will participate
in the clinical teaching of veterinary students.
Training will be centered at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals,
located in N. Grafton, MA, which is approximately 40 miles west
of Boston. A minimum of 18 months of the residency will be spent
on clinical rotations with a specialist boarded in cardiology and
will include training in special diagnostic techniques pertinent
to the specialty (electrocardiography, echocardiography, cardiac
catheterization and intervention, angiocardiography). Other specialists
in internal medicine, neurology, oncology, critical care/emergency
medicine, ophthalmology, clinical pathology, radiology, nutrition
and exotic pets will provide advanced training throughout the residency.
Training includes consultations on large animal and exotic species.
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. A benefits package including health and
professional liability insurance, vacation, and an annual travel
allotment is available. Participation in the TIAA-CREF retirement
plan (conditional upon completion of the three-year program) is
available.
* Rather than a letter of recommendation, referees
should fill out the downloadable
evaluation form or request one from Gail
Barbour. A separate letter of recommendation from referees is
optional.
Submit application to Gail Barbour.
Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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