Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency

Tufts University 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, and 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 40 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. A benefits package including health and professional liability insurance, vacation, and a travel allotment is available. Participation in the TIAA-CREF retirement plan (conditional upon completion of the 3-year program) is available. Residents receive an emergency fee/case seen after normal working hours in addition to their base salary.

Applicants should contact Dr. Mary Rose Paradis for further information. Interviews are not required. Send application with return e-mail address to Sue Corey.

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