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Residency (Senior Clinical Training Scholarship) in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

About the project

Applications are invited from veterinary graduates to undertake a three-year training programme (residency) in veterinary anatomic pathology. The successful candidate be trained in comparative anatomic pathology, with the majority of the diagnostic case load encompassing companion and farm species. The trainee will be registered for a Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) degree at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science and will undertake a research project on some aspect of veterinary anatomic pathology as a component of their residency training. The research will be limited to pre-approved projects; further information about the currently approved projects can be provided on request. Internal submission of the master’s thesis is required prior to approval for taking the final phase of board examinations. The training programme encompasses small group teaching, seminars, research, diagnostic duties (companion, exotics, and farm pathology). Successful residents will be eligible for the ECVP and/or ACVP board certification examination upon completion of the residency.

Research Environment

Veterinary pathology at the University of Nottingham provides a diagnostic service on a wide range of animals, including companion, exotics and farm animals (part of disease surveillance activity with the Animal and Plant Health Agency). The unit is involved in the clinical teaching of year 5 veterinary students and servicing a surgical and post-mortem case submissions caseload.

Entry requirements

Eligibility:

This is a fully funded studentship open to those considered Home students (UK nationals) only.  For advice on eligibility before applying, please contact an immigration adviser: 

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/visa-help/index.aspx

Graduates with an interest and some developed understanding of veterinary anatomic pathology are invited to apply. For those wishing to sit for the European board (ECVP) examination, at least one year’s clinical experience, preferably with some exposure to veterinary anatomic pathology, is necessary. Applicants must also have attended an EAEVE approved Veterinary School and be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. For American boards (ACVP) a veterinary degree from an AVMA-listed school is required. There is an annual tax-free stipend (currently £29,600) for three years subject to satisfactory annual assessment. Degree enrolment fees are paid for UK applicants, see eligibility for funding below. The University is keen to ensure all its students are prepared to succeed in their programmes of study.

Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve an appropriate level in an approved test in English before they can register (IELTS≥7.5 with no less than 7.0 in each element).

How to apply

Informal enquiries may be addressed to sai.fingerhood@nottingham.ac.uk  

Candidates should apply online and include a CV; any applications submitted via email will not be considered.

When completing the online application form, please select the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, then Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) and, once submitted, send your student ID number to SV-PG-VET@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk.

Any queries regarding the application process should be addressed to the Continuing Education Team, email: SV-PG-VET@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk .

Interview Date: TBC