Is this program recognized by ACLAM? | Yes |
Does this program participate in the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (VIRMP)? | Yes
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Number of concurrent residents | Up to 3
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How many residents/trainees have completed this program? | N/A - At the time of writing, the first resident started this program 6 months ago.
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Of these, how many have subsequently become ACLAM Diplomates? | N/A
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In what year did the program accept its first trainee? | 2019
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How many years are required to complete this program (residency only)? | Three years is the typical duration of this residency program. However, trainees may complete the program after a minimum of two years (24 months) if they receive permission from the Program Director. |
Is formal coursework offered? | Yes
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Is a degree program associated with this residency? | Yes
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If yes, what degree(s)? | MS in Clinical & Translational Sciences |
Which departments most commonly grant degree(s)? | OUHSC Graduate College |
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 Oklahoma Comparative Medicine Training Program is a collaborative opportunity from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) in Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater that prepares qualified veterinarians for a dynamic career in laboratory animal medicine. The curriculum blends clinical and research experiences to expose residents to many of the challenges and responsibilities commonly encountered by veterinarians in this field. Activities in which residents are expected to participate include routine health rounds; comparative pathology rounds; journal clubs and seminars; clinical care and on-call services; regulatory duties such as meeting with Animal Care and Use Committees and performing post-approval monitoring visits; training animal users; and research in biomedical, agriculture, and/or field (wildlife) settings. Faculty mentors from departments of Comparative Medicine, Veterinary Pathobiology, Cell Biology, and elsewhere support residents in all stages of the program. Upon entering the program, residents are encouraged to enroll in the Masters in Clinical and Translational Sciences (MS in CTS) – a thesis-based degree program offered to professional post-doctoral fellows through the OUHSC Graduate College. All residents are expected to complete an original research project regardless of their participation in the CTS program. Additional opportunities include externships at the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, and the Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden. |
Describe any unique research interests of your faculty | OUHSC: Animal models contribute to innovative studies in ophthalmology, immunology, cancer, diabetes, neuroscience, and infectious diseases.
OSU CVHS: Animal Resources supports a diverse population of animal species used for biomedical, agricultural, and wildlife research and teaching.
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Give a few literature citations of publications completed by trainees during their tenure in this program | N/A - At the time of writing, the first resident started this program 6 months ago.
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Where will vacancies be advertised? | VIRMP
Jobs.ou.edu |
What month does the program begin? | July
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