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, 2010. 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 necropsies 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.
2008 Necropsies Biopsies Clinical Pathology
Philadelphia 600 16,500 6400
New Bolton Center 900 500 500
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, 2010, the salary for residents is $31,000 per annum, plus benefits and yearly travel 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
Head Diagnostic Pathology Services and Chief, Necropsy Service
Elizabeth A. Mauldin, DVM, Diplomate ACVP and ACVD
Assistant 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
Lecturer, Anatomic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Raquel Walton VMD, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology
Director, Clinical Laboratory MJR-VHUP
Roberta DiTerlizzi, DVM, MRCVS
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology
Reema Patel, DVM, Diplomate ACVP
Residency Director of Clinical Pathology
Staff Clinical Pathologist
New Bolton Center Campus
Fabio del Piero, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP
Associate Professor of Pathology
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
Lisa A. Murphy, VMD, DABT
Assistant Professor of Toxicology
Residents
Anatomic Pathology
Heather Clarke, DVM (UC Davis)
Jamie Haddad, VMD (Penn)
Theresa Alenghat, VMD, PhD (Penn)
Karen Manhart, VMD (Penn)
Asaf Berkowitz, DVM (Koret)
Anais Desoutter, DVM (Alfort)
Clinical Pathology
Karen Jackson, DVM, MACVSc (Queensland)
Martina Piviani, DVM (Pisa)
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 13, 2009.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.