Training Programs

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Clinical Pathology Residency

Training Program in Clinical Pathology
The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University invites outstanding candidates to apply for a three year training program in clinical pathology that begins July 15, 2012.  The training program which focuses on in-depth learning of clinical pathology and ACVP board preparation is designed to prepare trainees for the many available career opportunities in veterinary clinical pathology including diagnostic laboratories, academic institutions, toxicologic/ pharmaceutical industries, private businesses or graduate studies.  A multi-institutional annual mock ACVP examination is used as an excellent board preparatory exercise and assessment of progress in the program.  Completion of this program will fulfill the prerequisites for the Clinical Pathology Board Certification Examination by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.

Facilities
The NCSU-CVM Veterinary Health Complex which includes the new 110,000 square feet Terry Center for companion animals receives about 17,000 patients annually including increasing numbers of avian, fish and exotic species. The Clinical Pathology Laboratory handles a monthly work load of 1200 CBC's, 300 cytopathology specimens, 300 urinalyses, and 600 serum chemistry and blood gas panels. In addition we handle 60 coagulation panels and 140 send-out specialized assays. We have a laboratory staff of 7 technologists, and 8 part-time student technicians. Major pieces of equipment include an Advia 120 hematology instrument, Cobas Integra 400 chemistry instrument, Stago Satellite coagulation instrument and Chemstrip Criterion II.  Faculty include 3 board certified clinical pathologists, 1 clinical lecturer, 5 active board certified adjunct clinical pathologists, 6 board certified and 1 clinical lecturer in anatomical pathology.

Community
The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the capital of North Carolina and a rapidly growing metropolitan area.  NC State University is in close proximity to two other major universities (Duke University and the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill) and the Research Triangle Park, which includes multiple government agencies (NIEHS, NTP), non-profit institutes, biotechnology and large pharmaceutical companies (GlaxoSmithKline, Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences). The quality of life in the Triangle communities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is among the highest in the country with a rich variety of cultural activities, sporting events, and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Stipend 
The stipend is $30,000 per annum plus benefits.

Clinical Pathology Faculty

• Carol B. Grindem, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Dipl. A.C.V.P.; Professor. Hematopoietic neoplasms, platelet disorders, diagnostic cytopathology.
• Jennifer A. Neel, D.V.M., Dipl. A.C.V.P.; Assistant Professor.  Diagnostic clinical pathology, cytopathology, photography and scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Donald J. Meuten, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Dipl. A.C.V.P. (anatomical and clinical pathology); Professor.  Bone and calcium disorders, diagnostic cytopathology and surgical pathology.
• Taryn Sibley, V.M.D., Clinical Lecturer.  Diagnostic clinical pathology, coordinator of ACVP board preparation.
• Jan Andrews, D.V. M., Dipl. A.C.V.P.; Adjunct Associate Professor. Antech Diagnostics.
• Fidelia Fernandez, D.V. M., Dipl. A.C.V.P.; Adjunct Assistant Professor. Antech Diagnostics.
• Valerie Pallatto, D.V. M., Dipl. A.C.V.P.; Adjunct Assistant Professor. Antech Diagnostics.
• Rebekah Gunn-Christie, D.V. M., Dipl. A.C.V.P.; Adjunct Assistant Professor. Antech Diagnostics
• Holly Jordan, D.V.M., Ph.D.; Dipl. A.C.V.P.; Adjunct Associate Professor.  GlaxoSmithKline

Current Clinical Pathology Residents

• Jamie Haddad, V.M.D., Dipl ACVP (anatomical pathology)
• Devorah Marks, D.V.M.
• Kaori Yoshise, D.V.M.

Clinical Pathology Trainees from the Last 5 Years

• Carolina Escobar, D.V.M., Assistant Professor, Universidad Santo Tomas, Santiago, Chile
• Michelle Cora, DVM, Postdoctoral Fellow, NIEHS, RTP, NC
• Ida Piperisova, DVM, Dipl ACVP, Antech Diagnostics, NY, NY
• Laura Snyder, DVM, Dipl ACVP, Antech Diagnostics, Minneapolis, Mn
• Janelle Renschler, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP, Indianapolis, IN
• Jaime Tarigo, DVM, Dipl ACVP, Graduate Student, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

Applications
Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent AVMA-recognized degree.  Applications must include (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) statement of career goals, (3) official college and professional school transcripts, and (4) three letters of recommendation. Additionally, foreign graduates of countries where English is not the official native language should include official transcripts of TOEFL scores.  Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.  Position is available July 15, 2012.  

The application process is online.  After approximately October 15 the online portal will be open and the full vacancy announcement, requirements, and online application can be visited at http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/hr/employment.html.  Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Questions Related to the Application Process
Questions related to the application process can be directed to Jill Schmitter in CVM Human Resources.  Letters of recommendation and transcripts can also be mailed to her.

Jill Schmitter
House Officers Program Coordinator
CVM Human Resources
NC State University
CVM- Human Resources
1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Jill_schmitter@ncsu.edu

Questions Related to the Residency Program
Please send questions related to the clinical pathology residency program to Dr. Carol B. Grindem:  carol_grindem@ncsu.edu

Website and Additional Information
http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/ed/res_clinpath.html