Residency in Nonhuman Primate Clinical Medicine
Hiring Organization:
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Date Posted:
2007-10-24
Position Description:
The Section on Comparative Medicine of Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking candidates for two-year residency positions for veterinarians seeking careers in nonhuman primate clinical medicine. Approximately 700 nonhuman primates of several species reside at WFUSM. This number will increase to 1200 by January, 2008 with the relocation of a 500-member multigenerational colony of vervet monkeys.
All trainees will have an ACLAM Diplomate Mentor. Training includes courses in Medical Primatology; Primate Behavior and Psychological Well-being; and Animal Models in Biomedical Research. Short courses to be offered include: Management of Primate Breeding Colonies, Cost Accounting for Primate Facilities and Occupational Health. Experience will be gained through rotations in primate clinical medicine and diagnostic pathology. To provide experience with neotropical primates, baboons and great apes, externships to other large primate facilities in the US will be offered.
Training provided by this NIH/NCRR-funded program can be used towards eligibility for certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. The training faculty includes 16 faculty members, 14 of whom are veterinarians, five of whom hold board certification by ACLAM and two of whom hold board certification by ACVP. More information on the faculty can be found at: http//www1.wfubmc.edu/pathresearch/training.
Applicants must have a DVM degree from an accredited U.S. institution (or an equivalency exam). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For inquiries, contact Michael R. Adams, DVM (madams@wfubmc.edu). To apply, send a statement of career goals and interests, curriculum vita, college transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Michael R. Adams, DVM, Dept of Pathology, Section on Comparative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1040.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications/Experience:
Applicants must have a DVM degree from an accredited U.S. institution (or an equivalency exam). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Salary/funding:
$65,000 per year.
Contact
Information:
Michael R. Adams
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
USA
Telephone Number:
3367161500
Fax Number:
3367161515
Website:
http://www1.wfubmc.edu/pathresearch/training
E-mail Address:
madams@wfubmc.edu
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