| Overview of the program | The Tufts Comparative Medicine Services (Tufts CMS) (formerly DLAM) at the Tufts University Health Sciences Campus (Tufts HSC) and the Tufts Medical Center, located in downtown Boston provides clinical rotations for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students throughout the year. The length of the rotations are generally 3-4 weeks but can be tailored to the individual. The responsibilities of the students will include assisting the veterinary technicians, facility manager and supervisors, and veterinarians in the various daily activities in the animal facilities. The student will rotate through various sections of the Tufts CMS including Veterinary Services, Technical Services, and Comparative Pathology Services. In addition, the students will have the ability to rotate through the Surgical Research Laboratory. The students are expected to participate in the daily activities of the department and may have an opportunity to become involved in specific research projects. In addition, the student will be required to present a seminar at the end of the rotation on a topic of their choice, approved by a staff veterinarian. The clinical rotation is an excellent opportunity for 3rd or 4th year veterinary students who have an interest in or desire to gain additional experience in laboratory animal medicine and/or biomedical research. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, veterinary transcripts, and 2 letters of recommendation to: Scott Perkins, VMD, MPH, ACLAM Tufts CMS scott.perkins@tufts.edu
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