Residency
Medical Genetics/Pediatrics/Reproduction
1 position available
Authorized Administrative Official: Dr. Urs Giger/Mrs. Susan Scheerbaum
Inclusive Dates of Program: July 15, 2010 – July 14, 2012
Salary: $27,000 first year; $28,000 second year
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Total No. Annual Cases seen at Hospital
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Average Daily No. Cases Presented to Hospital
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Average No. Cases Treated Daily as Outpatients
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Average No. Cases in Hospital Daily
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Average No. Daily Surgeries Performed
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Hospital 30,000
Service 750*
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300
7-10 (Mon/Tues)
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200
8 (Mon/Tues)
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100
1*
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50
<1*
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* Also involved in the medical management of large canine and feline research colony.
Number of Faculty/staff in Direct Support of Program: One clinical faculty boarded in internal medicine and clinical pathology, and one boarded in theriogenology (also one veterinary pathologist, one immunologist and one molecular geneticist in Section).
Prerequisites other than being a graduate of a College of Veterinary Medicine:
At least one year rotating internship or equivalent clinical experience similar to what is practiced in small animal medicine in the US; excellent communication skills; interest in small animal pediatrics, clinical genetics, and reproduction; interest in animal models of human disease.
Application Process:
All applications (we require a CV, transcript, VIRMP application, 3 letters of recommendation and a letter of intent) must be submitted on line through the Veterinary Intern and Residency Program Match Program web site www.virmp.org
Description of Program:
RESIDENCY IN PEDIATRICS, MEDICAL GENETICS, AND REPRODUCTION (SMALL ANIMAL)
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
The Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania (VHUP) is offering a two year Residency Program in Pediatrics, Medical Genetics, and Reproduction. This residency integrates clinical and investigative work in small animal medical genetics, pediatrics, and reproduction in small animals. Clinical activities include a two-day weekly clinic during which healthy pediatric animals and patients with known or suspected genetic diseases or disorders that occur primarily in pediatric patients and reproductive problems are seen with faculty and students. Also throughout the week, a complete reproductive service for companion animals with modern equipment is offered and clinical consults are provided to other clinical services, including medicine, surgery, critical care, emergency, neurology and the behavior clinic. The resident manages his/her own patients in consultation with faculty, including board certified specialists in internal medicine, reproduction, and clinical pathology, and teaches veterinary students during their rotations. The resident must be able to work in the hospital on all days and times of the week. In addition, the resident is involved in the medical and surgical care of research dogs and cats with a large variety of unique hereditary diseases as well as pediatric and reproduction problems.
Although not primarily a residency in internal medicine or reproduction, the principals and practices of internal medicine are inherent in the diagnosis and care of the patients presented to this clinic. While there are no colleges in medical genetics or pediatrics, the American College of Theriogenology and European College of Animal Reproduction now include pediatric and genetic topics and hence this certification is deemed appropriate for our residents. Beside the faculty boarded in small animal reproduction, there are several diplomates in large animal reproduction who complement this residency. This residency program is closely related to other residency programs at VHUP and residents are encouraged to participate in the many educational programs offered such as grand rounds, board reviews, journal club, and other seminars. Furthermore, the resident is encouraged to pursue interests related to many research projects currently underway in the area of reproduction, genetics, and pediatrics and to participate in the many research laboratories. The resident is expected to complete a research project.
No US veterinary licensure is required. Health and professional liability insurance and a two-week annual vacation are provided. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For additional information regarding this program, please contact Dr. Urs Giger
giger@vet.upenn.edu;
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/penngen.