Louisiana State University Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology

Louisiana State University Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology

The comparative ophthalmology department at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking highly motivated applicants for the position of American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology-approved residency training program. The duration of this position is three years. The successful applicant will join a team of two board-certified ophthalmology faculty, one ABVO approved third year resident and two dedicated ophthalmology nurses.

Our service has a high case load which includes a wide variety of species from the small animal hospital (dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and laboratory animals), large animal hospital (horses, food animals and camelids), and the Wildlife department (with raptor birds predominating).  Occasionally, consultations are requested at the local zoos and aquariums. The program is mainly clinical, but the resident will also participate in scholarly activity such as basic, applied, or clinical research. Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine has excellent research facilities which will be utilized by the successful applicant during their training, including dedicated cell culture facilities and in-house next-generation sequencing technology.

A competitive salary will be offered, and in addition, the resident (and their eligible dependents) qualifies for the Louisiana State University Baton Rouge health insurance and benefits.

The role is based at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Baton Rouge is Louisiana’s “Capital City” and the hub of all things Louisiana. With a prime, central location—just an hour away from New Orleans and Lafayette—Baton Rouge is the perfect city to explore the eclectic culture of this amazing state. Nicknamed the “Red Stick,” Baton Rouge houses over 300 years of history, much of which can be tasted in the delectable food, seen in the distinct architecture and learned through the unique culture.

For more information about the LSU Comparative Ophthalmology residency program, please go to: https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/internships-residencies/residency_ophthalmology.pdf 

Program:                                             3-year Comparative Ophthalmology Residency 
Dates of the program:                    July 2024 - July 14, 2027
Deadlines:                                           Applications are due November 13, 2023 according to the ORCA rules

Requirements:

  1. Applicants need to have a DVM or equivalent and passed the NAVLE/ECFVG

  2. Applicants must have successfully completed a one-year rotating internship or an equivalent amount of practice experience.

Submission Documents Requested:

  1. Curriculum Vitae

  2. Official academic transcripts

  3. Three Letters of Reference - Letters should be submitted electronically to Pilar Camacho-Luna at pcamacho@lsu.edu  by the person writing the letter

  4. Letter of Intent - A personal statement describing background, reasons for applying to the residency and career goals.

Following review of applications, selected applicants MAY be invited for a telephone or internet interview.

Teresa Black