| 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 | 8
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| How many residents/trainees have completed this program? | 100
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| Of these, how many have subsequently become ACLAM Diplomates? | 40
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| In what year did the program accept its first trainee? | 1963
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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)? | Molecular and Cellular Pathobiology |
| Give an overview of this program, describing its particular strengths and any unique aspects that are not addressed in any of the other sections | Strengths
Overall strengths of the WFUSM LAM Training Program include its emphasis on: 1.) Flexibility- allowing trainees and faculty mentors to develop programs of training that meet the specific goals and interests of each trainee 2.) Research training- providing trainees with the tools necessary to write successful grant applications (for research and/or facility improvement projects), and 3.) Interaction with veterinary colleagues of varied backgrounds and interests, exposing trainees to many carreer opportunities available within the field of Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine.
Specific strengths related to statements in the ACLAM Role Deliniation Document include the provision in specialized training relating to the performance of all domains and their associated tasks. Particularly noteworthy are the Program's strong emphasis on gross and microscopic pathology (Domain 1, TT 1.8), and the design and conduct of research (Domain 3, TT3.9). In addition, WFU's large non-human primate population provides trainees with exposure to these unique animal models and the complex husbandry, facility design, veterinary care, occupational health, IACUC, security, and public relations issues that accompany their use in research (Domains 1-6). |
| Describe any unique research interests of your faculty | All elements of LAM training will be conducted at Wake Forest University (WFU). WFU, founded in 1834 and located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a private, co-educational university consisting of five schools, including Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM).
WFUSM has 31 academic departments, 831 full-time faculty, and nearly 4,000 employees. Its annual budget is approximately $756 million, of wich $190 million (total costs) is derived from research grants and contracts.
Areas of research emphasis include cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, cancer biology, substance abuse, women's health, diabetes, infectious diseases, regenerative medicine, and aging. |
| Give a few literature citations of publications completed by trainees during their tenure in this program | Please contact Dr. Nancy Kock. |
| Where will vacancies be advertised? | JAVMA, COMPMED electronic bulletin |
| What month does the program begin? | July, but flexible |