The Diagnostic Imaging Program at the University of Georgia welcomes applications for a 3-year residency training program in veterinary diagnostic imaging. This residency provides non-degree, advanced clinical training in veterinary diagnostic imaging and the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of diagnostic imaging. The program prepares veterinarians for board certification in the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR). Candidates must be highly motivated and have previously completed a one-year rotating internship or its equivalent broad-based clinical experience.

The University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine is located in Athens, Georgia. Athens is a community of approximately 130,000 residents located 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. The College’s Hospital annual caseload is approximately 33,000, with the Diagnostic Imaging Service seeing over 18,000 cases/year. Our 187,000 square foot state-of-the-art Veterinary Teaching Hospital opened in 2015 and features cutting edge technology and green space. The Diagnostic Imaging Service at UGA includes 1 ACVR board certified radiologist, 1 ACVR and ACVR-EDI board-certified radiologist, Vet-CT acting as a supervising diplomate, 1 ACVR board certified radiation oncologist, 3 diagnostic imaging residents, 1 registered veterinary technician specialist in diagnostic imaging (VTS-DI), 6 registered veterinary technicians, and 2 veterinary assistants.

Diagnostic Imaging is equipped with 3 small animal radiograph suites, 1 large animal suite supported with digital radiography (Cannon DR), an additional small animal radiograph suite with flat-panel fluoroscopy, a dedicated interventional radiology suite with an OEC 9800 c-arm, 2 small animal ultrasonography suites (Cannon Aplio i700, Toshiba Xario), a large animal ultrasonography suite (GE Logiq S8), Siemens Somatom Sensation 64 slice CT, 3T Siemens Skyra MRI, and nuclear scintigraphy. MRI, CT, nuclear scintigraphy, and IR are accessible to small and large animals. Radiology services also support a linear accelerator (Trilogy). All diagnostic imaging studies are performed and interpreted under the supervision of ACVR diplomates, who support and guide the residents with all modalities. UGA residents are exposed to all imaging modalities throughout the 3-year program (weekly rotating schedule).

We have a large and varied caseload and actively work closely with specialists in all veterinary specialties on site, including surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, oncology, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, anesthesia, interventional radiology, and zoological medicine. Residents are expected to perform after-hours emergency MRI, CT and ultrasound exams and always have a radiology faculty back-up for emergency responsibilities. Although research is not required, it is encouraged for a resident to complete a research project during their residency.

Multiple resident teaching rounds and conferences occur weekly. Residents also participate in daily student rounds. Board objectives rounds occur twice per three week block in order to help residents prepare for board examinations. Additionally, attendance at weekly college-wide Grand Rounds Seminars is mandatory, and diagnostic imaging residents are expected to present annually. Residents spend three weeks with cardiology to help prepare for the certifying board exam. A more detailed outline of imaging rounds is listed below: 1. Board objectives rounds are held three Mondays per month for two hours and cover all topics necessary to successfully complete the preliminary exam. 2. Journal club is held 2 times per month. 3. Known case conference (KCC) is held the first Monday of each 3-week block, led by either by the supervising faculty or Vet CT.

4. Imaging correlated pathology rounds occur once per week. In these rounds, imaging cases with definitive diagnoses are reviewed with all residents. 5. Radiobiology topics are covered in a didactic lecture given by our radiation oncologist. Residents attend the nuclear medicine short course provided by Texas A and M University every other year when offered. 6. Neuroradiology rounds are held 4 times per year to discuss imaging based neurology cases. The rounds are attended by residents and faculty from both neurology and diagnostic imaging services. 7. Residents remotely attend virtual MRI rounds with the University of Tennessee 1-2x/month. This also includes a series of didactic lectures on MRI physics and artifacts.

Dr. Michael Perlini Mp69159@uga.edu