| ACVP Training Program OverviewName of Institution:Oregon State UniversityAddress:Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory 700 SW 30th Street Corvallis, Oregon 97331-4801Program Coordinators and Emails: Clinical: Dr. Jennifer Johns [email protected] Anatomic: Dr. Beth Ihms, [email protected] Program Information: Program CPAPCombined MS/PhDProgram OptionsYesYesMSFull Time Residents133Typical # of years for completion33MS – 2y (parallel with residency)Money to go to one meeting during program (additional meeting support if presenting)Money for books and suppliesN/AN/AN/AIndependent research/publication required for program completion?NoYesYesComments: While not required, CP residents are encouraged to engage in independent research and/or publish an article, case report, independent study, etc. in a peer reviewed journal. Case Load: Small AnimalsLarge AnimalsExotic/Zoo AnimalsLab AnimalsAnatomic Pathology35%50%10%5%Clinical Pathology60%30%5%5% Required Coursework for Specific Programs: MSBiostatistics Ethics in Research Thesis Molecular Tools – Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques Intro to Grant Writing PhDBiostatistics Ethics in Research Thesis Molecular Tools – Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques Intro to Grant Writing APWeekly pathology rounds (histology, necropsy, cytology – credit for grad students) Weekly Journal Club or hematology/biochemistry review CPParticipation in weekly Journal Club and/or hematology/biochemistry review Credit given for rounds (cytology, histology, necropsy)Comments: Standard laboratory rotations are required for the PhD program.Other Opportunities: Anatomic pathology residents are encouraged and supported by the department to present cases at the Western Conference of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathologists (WCVDP) and the West Coast Pathology Conference; may use money for travel to conferences to attend POLA, CL Davis Descriptive and/or CL Davis Gross courses. Residents are encouraged to complete externships in areas underrepresented in the local program for example at the Oregon Primate Center or a laboratory animal facility such as Charles River or IDEXX.Clinical pathology residents are encouraged and supported by the department to attend the Bone Marrow symposium offered annually.Unless otherwise employed, financial support is provided for residents between the end of their program (June 31) until completion of Phase II of the certifying examination (August). Percentage of Time Spent in Activities – Clinical Pathology:Service Teaching Seminar/Courses Research Other Year 150103010Year 250201020Year 3 50201020Year 4Comments: The CP resident teaches in the hematology and urinalysis labs and case correlations for the 4th year rotation (1 lab per month).The CP resident assists with laboratories for the 2nd year CP course during the winter term and may help with General Pathology laboratories.The resident is often enlisted to provide labs and seminars for pre-veterinary and extracurricular school programs. Percentage of Time Spent in Activities – Anatomic Pathology: ServiceTeachingSeminar/CoursesResearchOtherYear 15020 (10 necropsy rotation; 10 CVM pathology courses)15105Year 25010 (necropsy rotation)15 (25 if grad degree)20 (15 if grad degree)10 (boards prep)Year 34510 (necropsy rotation)15 (20 if grad degree)20 (25 if grad degree)10 (boards prep)Year 45 (weekend duty – optional)optional95Comments: Residents teach 4th year students whenever on necropsy service (~20h/week per month); also help with instruction in General Pathology and Systemic Pathology 1 + 2 by running one of the laboratory sections. All residents are required to engage in scholarly activity – either in form of basic/independent research as part of their graduate studies or as applied research for example in form of case series or education. |
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