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ACVP Training Program Overview

Name of Institution:University of California, Davis – Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Address:University of California, Davis
William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
VM3A, Room 1345, 1 Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616

Program Coordinators and Emails:
Anatomic: Dr. Kevin Woolard, [email protected]
Clinical: Dr. Austin Viall, [email protected]

Resident Representatives and Emails:

Dr. Samantha Darling (standard track), [email protected]

Dr. Talia Wong (zoo/wildlife track), [email protected] 

Dr. Marisa Maglaty (lab animal track), [email protected]

Dr. Flavio Alonso (clinical pathology), [email protected]

Prerequisites Beyond DVM:
Clinical Pathology: 1 year clinical practice or equivalent

Program Information:
Program CPAPCombined MS/PhD
Program OptionsYesYesNo
Full Time Residents29
Typical # of years for completion33
Money to go to one (1) meeting/yearYesYes
Money for books and suppliesYesYes
Independent research/publication required for program completion?YesYes
Case Load:
 Small AnimalsLarge AnimalsExotic/Zoo AnimalsLab Animals
Anatomic Pathology55%25%18%2%
Clinical Pathology65%20%15%*

Comments:
*Rabbits and rodents included in exotic/zoo caseload; externships in lab animal and primate clin path available

Required Coursework for Specific Programs:
 MSMolecular Pathology
Statistics
Immunology
Ethics
Group specific and research seminars
 PhDMolecular Pathology
Statistics
Immunology
Ethics
Group Specific and research seminars
 APJournal Club/Histopath Seminar
Gross Pathology Review
Special Pathology Seminar (Fall and Winter)
Research Seminar (Spring)
Biopsy Conference
Gross Rounds
Clinical Pathology Review
General Pathology Review
 CPCytology/Hematology Rounds
Clin Path Journal Club
Laboratory Service Meetings
Resident Rounds
Diagnostic Pathfinder (optional)
Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests (optional)

Other Opportunities:
ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY PROGRAM GOALS AND STRENGTHS:
Specialty Rounds Opportunities: 
Histopathology/Journal Club
Gross Pathology
Special Pathology
Biopsy Conference
Necropsy Rounds
Dermatopathology Rounds
Neuropathology Rounds
Ocular Pathology Rounds
Lab Animal Pathology Rounds 
Zoo Pathology Rounds
Cytopathology Rounds
General Pathology Review  
Small Animal Grand Rounds
Large Animal Grand Rounds
Hematopathology

Percentage of Time Spent in Activities – Clinical Pathology:
Service Teaching Seminar/Courses Research Other 
Year 1751555 
Year 2501552010
Year 3 351552025
Year 4 

Comments:
Other includes external rotations and independent study.
Website: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/education/internships-residencies/clinical-pathology

Percentage of Time Spent in Activities – Anatomic Pathology:
ServiceTeachingSeminar/CoursesResearchOther
Year 16020155
Year 2601315102
Year 31540181017
Year 4

Comments:
Service percent time includes independent study for completion of cases.
Second year “Other” time is for required rotation through Clinical Pathology Service.
Third year “Other” time is for independent study for ACVP exam.
Website:  https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/education/internships-residencies/support-services-residencies