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Residency Training Program
Columbia University (CU) seeks highly motivated veterinarians interested in a Residency in Comparative Medicine. Comparative Medicine focuses on phenomena basic to disease in all species, including humans.
The Residency is offered in different formats (see below) at the Institute of Comparative Medicine (ICM) at Columbia University Medical Center. It is designed to prepare veterinarians for a career in laboratory animal medicine. The Residency is accredited by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). All residents have an opportunity to gain experience in an academic and in a corporate environment through:
1. Residency - Main Track
This is a 3 year program with didactic, research and experiential components. Residents rotate through Comparative Clinical Services (ICM) (surgery, medicine, pathology and research) and have a rotation at a pharmaceutical company.
2. Residency - Degree Program
For qualifying residents, it is possible, simultaneously with (1), to participate in a post-graduate program at CU, such as a Masters of Public Health.
3. Residency- Two Year Option
A two year program is possible when the applicant has already satisfied the ACLAM requirement for research training, and has published an acceptable paper in a peer reviewed journal.
Preference is given to candidates who:
Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact details of 3 references to:
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