Residency Program - Cornell

Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency. Cornell Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) in Ithaca, NY has an opening in an ACLAM-accredited laboratory animal residency starting July 2009. The objective of this 3 year residency program is to train graduate veterinarians for a career in biomedical/agricultural research, by providing them with the knowledge and experience necessary to achieve certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). As outlined in the ACLAM Role Delineation Document, the resident will receive training to advance the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals. These skills include clinical diagnosis and treatment, research support, knowledge of animal husbandry programs, IACUC responsibilities, development of animal models, and collaborative research projects. Guidance and adequate time is provided to enable a first author publication in a peer-reviewed journal, as required for ACLAM board eligibility. Opportunity exists for a concurrent master’s degree through the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in the Field of Comparative Biomedical Research. The large size and diverse nature of the Cornell University animal resources program provides the resident with active participation in the many facets of laboratory animal medicine. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences maintains production herds of dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, and poultry. This is a training niche that is not available in many programs, but it addresses a growing demand for lab animal veterinarians experienced in the care and management of agricultural species. Additional training will include rotations at New England Primate Research Center, and nearby pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions. Cornell is nestled in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Salary is based on the NIH pay scale, plus benefits. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of goals and interests, transcripts, GRE scores, and 3 reference letters to Dr. Mary Martin, Chief of Training and Development, CARE Annex, CVM, Box 14, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850; phone (607) 253-3520, e-mail: mem235@cornell.edu.