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:
VIRGINIA TECH
Contact Person(s):
Katie Boes
Address:
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Duckpond Drive, Phase II
Virginia Tech (0442)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone:
540-231-0774
Fax:
540-231-6033
E-mail:
Web Site:
Next Open Position:
 July 2012
Application Deadline:
February 15, 2012, or until a suitable candidate is identified
Type of Program:
Combined clinical pathology residency and Master of Science
Length of Training:
3 years (more if PhD)
No. of Trainees:
1 currently
Current Trainee(s):
Sarah Hammond (2nd year)
Program Goals:
To produce successful diagnostic clinical pathologists that are qualified for ACVP board certification; to provide advanced degree training and original research experience
Program Strengths:
 Diagnostic hematology and cytology; graduate level courses; accessible mentors
Training Activities:
Clinical pathology service duty; surgical biopsy service duty; graduate level courses; small group and didactic teaching of veterinary students; presentations at institutional seminars and regional and annual meetings; clinical pathology, histopathology and necropsy rounds; original research opportunities; mock board examinations
Additional Training Areas:
 Flow cytometry; immunochemistry; electron microscopy; BSL-3 laboratories
Coursework:
Courses in general pathology, clinical pathology and histopathology for board preparation, as well as graduate courses specific to the resident's research area
Clinical Pathology Faculty:
Katie Boes, DVM, MS, DACVP in clinical pathology, Clinical Instructor
Nicole Weinstein, DVM, DACVP in clinical pathology, Laboratory Director, Assistant Professor
Kurt Zimmerman, DVM, PhD, DACVP in clinical and anatomic pathology, Associate Professor
Faculty Research Interests:
Cytologic preparation methodology; diagnostic pathology; flow cytometry; hematopoietic neoplasia; immunohematology/transfusion medicine; knowledge discovery and machine learning algorithms; medical decision making; medical expert systems; medical knowledge representation
Trainees in Last 5 Years and Current Positions:
None
 
 
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 January 30, 2012