Institution Type Public University

Is there a medical school? Yes

Is this a land-grant institution? Yes

Vivarium Director Valerie K Bergdall

Program Director Judy Hickman-Davis

Who to Contact Judy Hickman-Davis

Address line 1 400 W 12th Ave., Rm 111

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City Columbus

State OH

Zip 43210

Phone 614-688-4880

Fax 614-292-9282

Email lamresidency@osu.edu

Vivarium Name University Laboratory Animal Resources

Is the facility AAALAC accredited? Yes

Describe management structure One central vivarium only

Describe the extent to which your facilities are centralized Animals housed in 5+ separate locations

Vivarium Square Feet 210000

Summarize the nature of the animal population and the predominant types of clinical activities Approximately 200,000 animals used yearly consisting of mice (many GEMS), rats, rabbits, pigs, dogs, cats, farm animals, primates and exotics. The predominant research areas are cancer, cardiovascular disease, immunology genetics, virology, and neuropsychology; however virtually all research areas are represented on this campus. The ULAR administers the animal care/housing, centralized surgery suite, and rodent diagnostic laboratory. Pathology services including didactic training are supported through the Mouse Phenotyping Core.

Number of Veterinarians in program 5

Number of ACLAM Diplomates in program 5

Number of Boarded Pathologists 2

Number of Other Boarded Veterinary Specialists 2

Number of necropsies/week in the veterinary unit 20

Number of surgical cases/week in the veterinary unit 10

Is this program recognized by ACLAM? Yes

Does this program participate in the Uniform Application Process? Yes

Number of concurrent residents 3

How many residents/trainees have completed this program? 9

Of these, how many have subsequently become ACLAM Diplomates? 4

In what year did the program accept its first trainee? 2005

How many years are required to complete this program (residency only)? 2

Is formal coursework offered? Yes

Is a degree program associated with this residency? Yes

If yes, what degree(s)? MS

Which departments most commonly grant degree(s)? Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Give an overview of this program, describing its particular strengths and any unique aspects that are not addressed in any of the other sections : The research programs are equally diverse and cover such areas as cardiovascular disease, cancer, immunology genetics, virology, and neuropsychology. The program includes a 32 week Clinical Seminar series and 12 week Management Series. Additional opportunities are available to participate in the veterinary pathology lab animal courses, Preventative Medicine seminar series, the CL Davis Course and the AALAS National Conference.Trainees will be exposed to a very diverse range of species and research areas. Their chosen research topic can be in any department/laboratory on campus allowing for a full range of options. This is a clinically oriented training program, however there is an option for a more research intense program which extends the training duration to 36 months.

Describe any unique research interests of your faculty The Faculty here at OSU are interested and work in a variety of research areas to include: Atherosclerosis, Cancer Biology, Animal Behavior, Infectious Disease, Immunology, Lung Physiology, Genetic Phenotyping, Viral Pathogenesis, Implant Biology, Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Surgery and Wound Healing.

Give a few literature citations of publications completed by trainees during their tenure in this program Dan Domer, DVM: J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2012 March; 51(2); pages 162-9, Processing and Treatment of Corncob Bedding Affects Cage-Change Frequency for C57BL/6 Mice. Laura Garzel, DVM, DACLAM: Lab Animal 2010 Sep; 39(9); pages 283-9, Use of Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis to Compare Quantity and Stability of Isolated Murine DNA. Anusak Kijtawornrat, DVM: Comparative Medicine 2008 Oct; 58(5); pages 490–3, A Canine Model of Sustained Atrial Fibrillation Induced by Rapid Atrial Pacing and Phenylephrine. Laura Gallaugher, DVM, DACLAM: Comparative Medicine 2009 Dec; 59(6); pages 567-72, Ribonucleotide Reductase Inhibitors Reduce Atherosclerosis in a Double-Injury Rabbit Model. Daise Da Cunha, DVM: Intern J Appl Res Vet Med. 2008; 6(3); Electrocardiographic, Hematologic, Histopathologic, and Recovery Characteristics From Repeated Morphine-Chloralose Anesthesia in Dogs. Erin Yu. DVM DACLAM: Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 297: L785–L793, 2009 Effect of Ventilation Pressure on Alveolar Fluid Clearance and ß-Agonist Responses in Mice. Carrie Freed, MLAS, DVM, DACLAM: J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2008 Sept; 47(5): pages 18–22 Operant Task Performance and Corticosterone Concentrations in Rats Housed Directly on Bedding and on Wire.

Where will vacancies be advertised? ACLAM website, ASLAP newsletter & website

What month does the program begin? July

Starting Annual Salary 40000

To what extent is travel to meetings, etc. paid for? Completely covered for 1-2 meetings per year.

Is individual health insurance provided? Yes

Is family health insurance provided? Yes

Describe any fees or tuition tuition is waived

Describe the residents’ responsibilities for night, weekend, and holiday coverage Rotating schedule among all vets.

How many annual vacation days are given? 0

How many annual sick days are given? 0

Briefly describe the community The Columbus metropolitan area is about 1.5 million people. It has a strong economy, affordable housing options, and diverse cultural activites.

Institutional, facility, or training program web site www.ular.osu.edu