| Is this program recognized by ACLAM? | Yes |
| Does this program participate in the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (VIRMP)? | No
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| Number of concurrent residents | 5
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| How many residents/trainees have completed this program? | 7
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| Of these, how many have subsequently become ACLAM Diplomates? | 4
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| In what year did the program accept its first trainee? | 1998
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| How many years are required to complete this program (residency only)? | 3
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| Is formal coursework offered? | Yes
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| Is a degree program associated with this residency? | No
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| If yes, what degree(s)? | |
| Which departments most commonly grant degree(s)? | |
| Give an overview of this program, describing its particular strengths and any unique aspects that are not addressed in any of the other sections | Overall, the training program objectives are accomplished through didactic instruction, supervised clinical experience, and research training as guided by Role Delineation Document from the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM):
1. Prevent, Diagnose, Control and Treat Disease
2. Prevent, Alleviate and Minimize Pain and Distress
3. Provide Research Support, Information and Services
4. Develop and Manage Animal Husbandry Programs
5. Prepare and Review Animal Use Protocols
6. Design and Operate Laboratory Animal Facilities
7. Control of the Physical Environment of Lab Animals
8. Provide Consultation and Advice on Compliance with Laws, Regulations and Standards
9. Train Scientific, Animal Care and Ancillary Staff
10.Selection and Production of Animal Models
11.Design and Conduct of Research |
| Describe any unique research interests of your faculty | We have actively studied treatment options for ulcerative dermatitis of C57BL/6 mice as well as the enzootic behavior of mouse parvo virus.
Otherwise, residents are encouraged to write ACLAM foundation grants and to collaborate with investigators as time allows. |
| Give a few literature citations of publications completed by trainees during their tenure in this program | 1) Sato, Akiko. Effects of Age and Sex on Hematologic and Serum Biochemical Values of Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops sabaeus). Contemporary Topics 44(1): 29-34, 2005.
2) Suckow, Chris. Acute Abdominal Distension in a Spinally Transected Rat. Lab Animal 35(6): 19-21, 2006.
3) Gozalo, Alfonso. Spontaneaous, Generalized Lipidosis in Captive Greater Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum). Contemporary Topics 44(6): 49-52, 2005. |
| Where will vacancies be advertised? | JAVMA, JAALAS, Comparative Medicine |
| What month does the program begin? | July |