For Students and Residents

American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology
2424 American Lane
Madison, WI 53704

Telephone: +1-608-443-2479
Fax: +1-608-443-2474
email: info@asvcp.org

Institution:
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Contact Person(s):
Casey LeBlanc
Address:
Department of Pathobiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4542
Phone:
865-740-4651
Fax:
865-974-5616
E-mail:
Web Site:
Next Open Position:
July 1, 2011
Application Deadline:
December 1, 2010
Type of Program:
Residency
Length of Training:
3 years
No. of Trainees:
2 at present
Current Trainee(s):
Liesl Breickner, DVM
Carolyn Grimes, DVM
Program Goals:
1) ACVP board eligibility
2) Expertise in skills and principles of laboratory medicine
2) Teaching experience in the veterinary curriculum
4) Exposure to biomedical research
5) Preparation for a successful career in clinical pathology
Program Strengths:
 Direct daily one-on-one interaction with faculty, high and diverse caseload (submissions from the teaching hospital and from outside practices)
Training Activities:
Clinical diagnostic duty, independent study, journal clubs, cytology rounds, seminars, large and small group teaching of veterinary students
Additional Training Areas:
 Surgical biopsy, opportunities in basic and clinical research, opportunities for graduate study (MS +/or PhD)
Coursework:
None required
Clinical Pathology Faculty:
Michael M Fry, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVP, Assoc. Professor
Casey J LeBlanc, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP, Asst. Professor
Bente Flatland, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM & ACVP, Asst. Professor
Faculty Research Interests:
Iron metabolism and erythropoiesis, immunologic effects of lymphoma and chemotherapy, method comparison
Trainees in Last 5 Years and Current Positions:
Bente Flatland, DVM, MS, Dipl ACVIM (completed residency in 2008): Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee
This Page Was Last Updated
 October 5 , 2009