Residency in Anatomic Pathology
Residency in Anatomic Pathology
The Laboratory of Pathology and Toxicology at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, has two positions in the anatomic pathology residency training program available July 1, 2013. The 3-year position is intended for the training of individuals for ACVP board certification. The Laboratory of Pathology and Toxicology is a subdivision of the Department of Pathobiology within the School of Veterinary Medicine. Other components of the Department are the Laboratory of Avian Medicine and Pathology, the Laboratory of Parasitology, the Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, and the University Laboratory Animal Resources. There are 2 campuses served by the Laboratory of Pathology and Toxicology, Philadelphia and New Bolton Center, the latter located in rural Chester County, Pa. The New Bolton Center laboratory is also part of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory system (PADLS).
The training program emphasizes the gross and microscopic pathology of case material, including autopsies on animals submitted from the veterinary hospitals (Philadelphia and New Bolton Center), laboratory animals from research facilities at the University of Pennsylvania, and surgical pathology specimens from both our hospital caseload and referring veterinary practitioners. Trainees also participate in weekly microscopic and gross rounds, and monthly specialty rounds including ophthalmic pathology, neuropathology, dermatopathology, laboratory animal pathology, and journal club. Residents can also complete externships outside of the University, including an 8-week program at Novartis.
2011 Autopsies Biopsies Clinical Pathology
Philadelphia 360 12,618 2,611
New Bolton Center 727 474
Affiliations
Laboratory of Avian Medicine and Pathology, New Bolton Center University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine Other units of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS): Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory, Harrisburg, PA
Community
The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest universities in America, was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1749. It is located within the city of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River on a campus covering 250 acres. Its central location allows easy access to the entire metropolitan area with its associated cultural amenities. The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League institution which comprises four undergraduate, twelve graduate and professional schools, eleven biomedical graduate groups,and various academic and research divisions.
Stipend
Effective July 1, 2013, the starting salary for residents is $31,000 per annum, plus benefits and yearly professional stipend.
Faculty - Laboratory of Pathology & Toxicology
Philadelphia Campus
Mark E. Haskins, VMD, MS, PhD
Professor of Pathology and Medical Genetics
Head, Laboratory of Pathology and Toxicology
Samuel K. Chacko, BVSc, PhD
Professor of Pathology
John H. Wolfe, VMD, PhD
Professor of Pathology & Medical Genetics
Head, Center for Comparative Medical Genetics
Bruce Freedman, VMD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pathology
Michael H. Goldschmidt, MSc, BVMS, MRCVS, Diplomate ACVP
Professor of Pathology and Chief, Surgical Pathology
Thomas J. Van Winkle, VMD, Diplomate ACVP
Professor of Pathology
Associate Dean of Education
Elizabeth A. Mauldin, DVM, Diplomate ACVP and ACVD
Associate Professor, Pathology and Dermatology
Amy C. Durham, MS, VMD, Diplomate ACVP
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Residency Director of Anatomic Pathology, Philadelphia
Melissa D. Sanchez, VMD, PhD, Diplomate ACVP
Staff Anatomic Pathologist
Chief of Autopsy Service
Clinical Pathology
Roberta DiTerlizzi, DVM, MRCVS, Diplomate ACVP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology
Reema Patel, DVM, Diplomate ACVP
Residency Director of Clinical Pathology
Staff Clinical Pathologist
New Bolton Center Campus
Julie Engiles, VMD, Diplomate ACVP
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Residency Director of Anatomic Pathology, NBC
Perry Habecker, VMD, Diplomate ACVP
Chief of Service - NBC Staff Pathologist
Alex Hamburg, VMD, PhD
Lecturer, Anatomic Pathology
Lisa A. Murphy, VMD, DABT
Assistant Professor of Toxicology
Residents
Anatomic Pathology
Charles Bradley, VMD (Penn)
Elizabeth Buza, DVM (LSU)
Susan Bender, VMD, PhD.(Penn)
Louise Fitzgerald, BSc (Vet), BVSc. (Sydney)
Audra Walsh, DVM (Perth)
Kyla Beguesse MS, DVM (Tusk)
Clinical Pathology
Koranda Wallace, VMD, DACVIM (Penn)
Kristin Loria (NCS)
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/FacultyandDepartments/Pathobiology/tabid/361/Default.aspx
For information about the application process & package, please contact:
Ms. Anita Kolsky
Residency Application Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Laboratory of Pathology & Toxicology
MJR-VHUP, Rm 4005
3900 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6051
Call, fax or email for an application package: 215 898-7871 (phone), 215 898-0719 (fax), kolsky@vet.upenn.edu (email).
For information about the residency training program, please contact:
Dr. Amy Durham
Residency Training Director, Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Laboratory of Pathology & Toxicology
MJR-VHUP, Rm 4041
3900 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6051
amycd@vet.upenn.edu
All materials must be received by Friday, November 2, 2012
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.