Course Description
Training during the first year of a residency for graduate veterinarians desiring specialization in laboratory animal medicine.
Athena Title
LAM Residency I
Non-Traditional Format
The course is taught in a clinical and management setting.
Prerequisite
DVM degree and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
To provide the first year of specialty training to laboratory animal medicine residents as part of a 2-year training program.
Topical Outline
This is the first year of a 2-year laboratory animal medicine training program that involves direction of students by faculty members of the laboratory animal care program as they receive clinical cases; work with researchers to develop research methodology; manage aspects of the animal facilities; and ensure compliance with regulations. As part of this program, the faculty members supervise the residents in choosing and conducting a research project.