Small Animal Medical Oncology Residency - 3 Year Program

The Small Animal Oncology Residency Program is a 3-year non-degree program designed to provide advanced clinical training in oncology and related fields leading to ACVIM certification. The residents participate in primary patient care, daily rounds, seminars and clinical conferences. Training occurs in the Harrington Oncology Program in Tufts’ Foster Hospital for Small Animals, located in North Grafton, MA, approximately 40 miles west of Boston. Our hospital serves as a major referral center for canine and feline cancer patients from all over New England. Residents have the opportunity to participate in several ongoing clinical trials of new therapeutic agents and procedures, as well as other clinical research.

A major portion of the residency will be spent on clinical rotations with medical oncologists, with time and supervision provided by two board-certified radiation oncologists in our radiation therapy facility utilizing a linear accelerator. A well educated and supportive technical staff play an important role in our clinical and teaching service. In addition, the program is supported by specialists in internal medicine, emergency/critical care, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, surgery and pathology. Oncology residents rotate through many of these services to increase their overall medical knowledge. As part of the training program, the residents will participate in the clinical teaching of veterinary students.

Residents are encouraged to develop their own clinical research projects, and are expected to complete at least one manuscript for publication. Personal development time is provided for this and to study for boards.

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.

An inteview is strongly encouraged but not required. Applicants may contact Dr. Kristine Burgess to obtain additional information or to arrange dates for visits well before the January deadline.

Submit application with return e-mail address to Tricia Johnston.

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