Comparative Pathobiology
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL PATHOLOGY NON-THESIS MS/RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN
The MS/residency program in veterinary clinical pathology is a three year residency in veterinary clinical pathology based in the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL), and the Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB). The program parallels the MS/residency program in the diagnostic anatomic pathology. A thesis is not required for completion of the MS. A student successfully completing the three year program may terminate his/her training and be eligible for the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) or seek to continue in a PhD research program at Purdue University or another institution. For students pursuing both pathology training leading to ACVP eligibility and research training leading to the PhD, this plan temporally separates these goals.
Recruitment: Advertisements for available positions in veterinary clinical pathology training will be handled through the CPB department.
B. Completion of application forms for graduate study at Purdue University C. Acceptance by CPB and ADDL pathology faculty D. Acceptance by the CPB Graduate Studies Committee E. Acceptance by the Purdue University Graduate
School Culmination: A. MS degree in Veterinary Clinical Pathology B. ACVP eligibility Term: Three years Requirements:
B. Completion (with a "B" or better average grade)
of all other courses selected by the C. Satisfactory completion (with a grade of "S"
or "P") in CPB pathology D. Satisfactory completion (with a grade of "S"
or "B" or better) and progress (as E. Satisfactory completion (as defined by student's
graduate advisory committee) of a F. Publication of a written project or case report in a refereed journal. G. Satisfactory performance (as defined by principal
instructor(s) of the courses) in H. Satisfactory performance (as defined by the
clinical pathology faculty) on Diagnostic I. Satisfactory performance (as defined by
student's graduate advisory committee) on MS
-defined by consensus of clinical pathology faculty -currently recognized core courses (September 1992) -currently recognized components (September 1992) of the student and the student's graduate advisory committee and ADDL pathology faculty/professional staff. first year of the program. 1. Laboratory investigation 2. Prospective/retrospective case study pursue a PhD research program after completion of the three year MS clinical pathology residency program. Stipend and research funding for the major portion of the PhD research project will be from new or existing grants or fellowships. publication in a refereed scientific journal. Examples of material for publication include: serving as laboratory assistant during the entire residency program and for preparation of and delivery of 1-2 lectures or laboratories during the residency program. serving as laboratory assistant during the entire residency program and for preparation of and delivery of 1-2 lectures or laboratories during the residency program. year of the residency program. This rotation serves as a general review in the various areas of clinical pathology and is a required two week course for senior veterinary students in all clinical tracks. attending sessions during the first year of the residency program and serving as clinical pathology consultant periodically with greater responsibility assumed during the latter portion of the residency. of each year of the resident/graduate student's program. The student must pass this examination to remain in the program. The examination tests basic diagnostic skills with emphasis on disease processes that the student has experienced during the first year of the program. The examination is compiled by the clinical pathology faculty and professional staff and may include: Criteria for passing the examination is based
upon a consensus of the pathology faculty who
are responsible for compilation and administration
of the examination. Performance will be addressed
during the annual student review by the Advisory
Committee. the beginning of the student's first year in the program. During the first year, the student and the advisor will select an advisory committee including at least three faculty members, formulate a plan of study, and identify a project. This committee will be responsible for providing a yearly review of the student's performance in the areas of residency training (service), teaching and research. committee. The format will be determined by the advisory committee and may be limited to an oral examination. |
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