| 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 | 2
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| How many residents/trainees have completed this program? | 6
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| Of these, how many have subsequently become ACLAM Diplomates? | 3
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| In what year did the program accept its first trainee? | 2012
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| How many years are required to complete this program (residency only)? | 2
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| Is formal coursework offered? | Yes
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| Is a degree program associated with this residency? | No |
| 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 | Vanderbilt’s residency program offers motivated individuals a well-rounded experience that meets ACLAM board eligibility requirements. In addition to didactic training and supervised clinical practice, the Vanderbilt program includes a hypothesis driven research project designed to lead to a first author publication and formal presentation at a national or international meeting. Vanderbilt’s research enterprise is among the strongest in the nation and Vanderbilt researchers work with a variety of animal models. More information about the program can be found at https://www.vumc.org/pmi/laboratory-animal-medicine-residency-program |
| Describe any unique research interests of your faculty | The academic environment and strong research background of training program faculty provide residents with comprehensive exposure to research planning and implementation. Major translational research initiatives at Vanderbilt are moving discoveries from the bench to the bedside, transforming health care and health care delivery. Areas of emphasis by the Vanderbilt faculty include pharmacology and drug development, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, cancer biology, substance abuse, women’s health, diabetes, infectious disease, and aging. |
| Give a few literature citations of publications completed by trainees during their tenure in this program | - Effects of Habitat Complexity on Pair-Housed Zebrafish. Keck, V.A. et.al. JAALAS.; Vol 54 (4): 378-83. 2015.
- A Phyllodes-like Mammary Tumor in a Breeding Galago (Otolemur garnettii). Jones, C.P., B. Burton, et.al. CompMed: Vol 66 (5): 424-428. 2016.
- Effects of Repeated Intraperitoneal Injection of Pharmaceutical-Grade and Nonpharmaceutical-Grade Corn Oil in Female C57CL/6J Mice. Hubbard JS, Chen PH, Boyd KL. JAALAS; Vol. 56 (6): 779-785. 2017
- Effects of Anesthesia and Euthanasia Solutions on the Histologic Quality of Brine Shrimp (Artemia franciscana). Darbyshire A, Oliver K, Mulrooney T, Jones C, Boyd K. Journal of Histotechnology, Vol. 41: 88-93. 2018.
- Severe Periocular Following Intra-arterial Chemotherapy with Carboplatin for Retinoblastoma in a Rabbit (Oryctolague cuniculus) Model. Oatess, T, et.al.; accepted for publication in Comparative Medicine.
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| Where will vacancies be advertised? | Websites: ACLAM, ASLAP, and Vanderbilt Division of Comparative Medicine
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| What month does the program begin? | Scheduled for July; date is negotiable. |