Residency Available at UW/Milwaukee Zoo/ICF |
Institution
University of Wisconsin-Madison/Milwaukee County Zoological Park/International Crane Foundation Address (City, Street, State/Province, Zip) 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 Primary Contact Dr. Kurt Sladky, Dr. Vickie Clyde, Dr. Christoph Mans Primary Contact Email, Phone kurt.sladky@wisc.edu, Victoria.Clyde@ Number of Positions Available 1 Matching Program? Yes On what date will this position next be available? July 15, 2019 Application Deadline Please follow VIRMP guidelines Application should include Please follow the VIRMP guidelines; a current CV; University transcripts; veterinary school GPA and class rank; letter of intent; and 3-4 letters of reference Experience Required Minimum of 1 year post-graduate experience (preferably an internship) Accept International Applicants Yes Salary/Benefits Minimum of $29,000 plus benefits Length of Commitment/Start Date 3 years Program Description The Zoological Medicine program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (UW-SVM), in conjunction with the Milwaukee County Zoo (MCZ) and International Crane Foundation (ICF), offers a post-graduate residency training program in zoological medicine, which is approved by the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM). The objective of the program is to provide clinical training, research, and teaching experience in all aspects Zoological Medicine, including zoological companion species, captive zoo species, and free-ranging wildlife species. The primary goal of the residency program is to fulfill the residency training requirements of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) and to prepare the candidate for the specialty board certification examination administered by the ACZM. The resident starting this program in 2019 will join two other Zoological Medicine Residents and one Zoological Companion Animal Resident, and will receive training across a wide range of species through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to Zoological Medicine. The resident will be supervised and trained by six senior clinicians, including four Diplomates of the ACZM, amongst the three participating institutions. The resident is the primary clinician (under supervision of one faculty member) for the Special Species Health Service (SSHS) at the UW-SVM for minimum period of 5 months per year and will be assigned to all cases presented to the SSHS during his/her period of rotation. The SSHS caseload consists predominately of zoological companion animals (“exotic pets”), including a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, as well as amphibians and fish species. The caseload averages greater than 1800 cases per year. In addition, there are regular opportunities to manage injured free-ranging wildlife species at a local wildlife center, including a large caseload of native reptiles and raptors. The UW-SVM is also responsible for the health care program at the International Crane Foundation (ICF) where 15 species of cranes are maintained. The resident will spend a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks per year at the ICF. The ICF averages over 1000 medical entries per year; in addition, the resident will be involved in various aspects of the Whooping Crane reintroduction program. The Milwaukee County Zoo (MCZ) has an extensive collection of zoological species including non-human primates, hoofstock, megavertebrates, small mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The resident is responsible (under supervision by one of the staff veterinarians) for the daily primary care of clinical cases at the MCZ for a minimum period of 5 months per year. The MCZ averages over 3,500 medical entries per year. The resident will be expected to participate in didactic teaching at UW-SVM within the core curriculum course in Zoological Medicine. In addition, the resident will supervise fourth year veterinary students during their elective Special Species Health rotation, as well as periodic 4th year externs at the MCZ and ICF. The resident is required to develop a minimum of one independent research project, which is to be completed within the three-year resident training program. Results from these independent research projects are expected to be presented at scientific meetings and to yield at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Training in writing effective grant applications and animal care and use protocols will be available and is encouraged. The resident is expected to fulfill the ACZM publication requirements, which includes 3 first-authored, peer-reviewed manuscripts, including one on original research. A minimum of 8 weeks per year are allotted for independent study time, to complete an externship in an area of special interest, for attending scientific meetings, and for manuscript preparation. The resident is required to attend and participate in weekly Zoological Medicine topical rounds. Previous graduates of the University of Wisconsin Zoological Medicine residency program are currently employed at a variety of AZA-accredited zoological institutions worldwide, as well as academia. Qualified applicants must have a DVM degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree. Application should be made through the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Veterinary Intern/Resident Matching Program, and should include a resume or Curriculum Vitae, University transcripts, Veterinary School GPA and class rank, letter of career goals, and three letters of reference. Inquiries about the program can be sent to Dr. Kurt Sladky (kurt.sladky@wisc.edu), Dr. Christoph Mans (christoph.mans@wisc.edu), or Dr. Vickie Clyde (Victoria.Clyde@ Last Date Edited 10/2018 |
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