Michigan State University - Small Animal Residency - Ophthalmology
Small Animal Residency- Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
736 Wilson Rd, Rm D202
East Lansing, Michigan 48824
United States
Phone: 517-355-6571
Website
1 Position
Authorized Administrative Official: Tammy Pike
Contact Email Address: piket@msu.edu
Inclusive Dates of Program: 7/15/2024 to 7/14/2028
Employment Information
Salary: $40,000
Benefits: Full faculty benefits which include comprehensive medical/dental packages are available, and premiums will vary. There is also an optional base retirement plan available after completing 24 FTE (full-time equivalent) service months of continuous employment if you work 50% time or more, and for 9 months or longer. Professional liability coverage provided.
Vacation: 22 days paid vacation per year
Is a contract required? Yes
Is a non-compete clause required? Yes If yes, what is the time and distance? Two years and 50 miles
Is a State license required? Yes If yes, what is the licensure fee? Varies, see 'Add'l Info about Program'
Is a DEA license required? No
Is USDA accreditation required? No
Caseload
The following information represents the average of cases in direct support of this program
Number of Faculty/Clinicians in Direct Support of Program: 2
Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians
Prerequisites other than being a Graduate of a College of Veterinary Medicine
One-year clinical rotating internship or practice equivalent.
Requirements for Application
1. DVM degree or its equivalent
2. A personal statement describing the applicant’s background, reasons for applying for this residency, and career goals.
3. Curriculum vitae with names and contact information of 3-5 references.
4. Three to five letters of reference from faculty members, research mentors, and/or practicing veterinarians. These letters should ideally address aptitude and performance pertinent to clinical skills, knowledge of veterinary medicine, ability to apply knowledge in the clinical setting, ability to communicate and work with others, and scientific research. Letters should be submitted by the authors directly to Attn: Tammy Pike (piket@cvm.msu.edu)
5. Official transcripts: Official transcripts including grade point average from all post-secondary institutions attended and your class rank in veterinary school. An official English language translation of each must be included if they are not in English. The transcripts should be sent electronically as scanned PDF documents forming part of the electronic application directly to piket@cvm.msu.edu
6. Application Deadline: All required materials must be received be 12 noon EST, Monday, Nov 13, 2023. This selection process will abide by ORCA rules.
Information for graduates of universities outside of the United States and Canada
United States Citizens and Canadian and Mexican Citizens that qualify for a TN Visa may apply. Must have graduated from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine or have successfully completed the ECFVG.
Visa Sponsorship
If you will require visa sponsoring or are unsure about your work status, please review the Information for Foreign Applicants page and contact this program prior to applying. Please be aware that some programs listed in the VIRMP accept applications ONLY from citizens of the United States (or Canada if a Canadian program) or from applicants who possess permanent residency status at the time of application.
Do residents have access to the following equipment/technology, either on-site or outsourced?
Arthroscopy
Basic clinical laboratory equipment
Blood Gas Analysis
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Bone Plating Equipment
CT Scan
Diagnostic Laboratory
Digital Radiography
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography
Endoscopy
Laparoscopy
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Physical Therapy Equipment
Ultrasound
Additional Information about Program
The Veterinary Medical Center at Michigan State University cares for approximately 27,000 patients annually. Two ACVO diplomates (Drs. Komaromy and Pirie) participate in the residency training program. The successful applicant will join two current residents and must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations.
The residency program consists of advanced clinical training in veterinary ophthalmology in the Veterinary Medical Center and will involve the care of dogs, cats, horses, food animals, camelids, pet and wild birds, laboratory animals, exotic pets, and other wildlife species. Successful progression through the program will be accompanied by increasing clinical responsibilities.
Residents will attend rounds, conferences, and seminars that pertain to their areas of interest. Participation of residents in additional scholarly activities including continuing education (e.g., the ACVO Basic Science Course) and clinical or basic science research is required. Each resident is required to prepare and submit at least two manuscripts to a peer-reviewed journal.
Continuation in the program is based upon satisfactory semi-annual performance reviews. A certificate of residency will be issued following successful completion of all requirements of the program.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
This residency is designed to prepare the resident for a successful career as an academic or private practice ophthalmologist. This training program will also prepare the Resident for successful completion of all parts of the specialty board certification process established by the ABVO. The goals of this training program are for the Resident to develop rational scientific research methods, clinical skills, and a knowledge base that considerably surpass the minimum necessary requirements and expectations of a Resident in an ABVO-approved training program.
This training program is designed to provide the Resident a depth and breadth of exposure to diagnosis and treatment of veterinary ophthalmic disease processes. Four particular areas of training will be emphasized in this program: 1) the development of sound diagnostic, medical, and surgical skills in ophthalmology; 2) training in, and application of research techniques; 3) a thorough understanding of the histologic basis of ocular disease; and 4) a solid foundation in the basic science of comparative ophthalmology.
Each resident will be required to perform at least one research project, either in the clinical or basic science areas. This must lead to publication of a high-quality manuscript in a referred journal. The resident is required to present the results of their project at a national meeting.
Residents may participate in on-call and after-hours emergency duty on a rotating basis. Weekly duty hours for residents typically range from 60-65 hours with at least one day off in seven (4-week rolling average).
The selected candidate will be appointed as a Instructor/Resident in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. Full faculty benefits, which include comprehensive medical/dental packages are available, and premiums will vary. There is also an optional base retirement plan available after completing 24 FTE (full-time equivalent) service months of continuous employment if you work 50% time or more, and for 9 months or longer. Professional liability coverage and 22 paid vacation days per year provided.
Applicants are not required to visit MSU as part of the application. A Skype/Zoom interview may be a part of the application/selection process.
Practice in the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital requires Michigan Clinical Academic Limited and Controlled Substance licensure. A Clinical Academic Limited license is available and acceptable and requires no additional testing beyond NAVLE. The Michigan licensure application fees will be paid for and are reimbursable expenses. However, additional fees, including but not limited to, transcript requests, criminal background check/finger printing, verification of licensure in another state, etc., may be the responsibility of the selected resident. The selected resident will be provided with additional details to assist in obtaining Michigan licensure.
Please visit our website at: http://www.cvm.msu.edu/departments/small-animal-clinical-sciences/internship-residency-fellowship. For questions, please contact Dr. Chris Pirie, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, Veterinary Medical Center, 736 Wilson Rd Room D202, East Lansing, MI 48824 (e-mail: piriechr@msu.edu)
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