The Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking applications for a 3-year residency position in veterinary anatomic pathology, beginning July 1, 2025. Training is based in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), which receives up to 1,500 necropsy including field necropsy) and approximately 20,000 surgical biopsy accessions per year from a diverse range of animal species. Residents participate in the college’s teaching programs in addition to diagnostic service. This residency fulfills eligibility requirements for the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) board-certification exam. Opportunities to enter a PhD program upon completion of the residency are available but not required and depend on the availability of funding.

Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent degree with an English or English-translated and notarized veterinary diploma from an AVMA-accredited or AVMA-listed international veterinary school (an ACVP requirement). Applications should include a curriculum vitae, official veterinary college transcripts with cumulative grade point average and class standing (if available), a statement of career goals, and three letters of reference. We welcome applications from citizens of other countries. It is strongly preferred that transcripts and letters of reference are sent directly to us from the veterinary school and professional references, respectively.

Please send application materials to Brianna Sosebee, Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 4125 Beaumont Road, Lansing, MI 48910 (yelsikbr@msu.edu).

Applications will be accepted through September 18, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is identified. For additional information, contact Dr. Sarah Corner (corners1@msu.edu), Pathology Residency Program Co-Coordinator (Anatomic Pathology).

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