Resident

Mississippi State University; Starkville, Northern (MS, KY); Híbrido; USD 50 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, invites applications for a 3-year residency in Population Medicine. This program provides rigorous didactic and clinical training toward ACVPM certification and a Master of Science degree, with the aim of broadening options in academia, public health, or industry.

Residents will teach in the professional curriculum, engage in population medicine research, lead projects, and

Qualificações

• Graduation with veterinary degree from AVMA-accredited school or ECfVG-eligible or licensed to practice in US or other country.

Responsabilidades

• Teach in the professional curriculum as part of the residency.
• Participate in applied population medicine research.
• Lead and publish research projects.
• Conduct field disease outbreak investigations.
• Engage in extension outreach activities.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching

Research

Formação académica

DVM/Equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Function:

Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, is soliciting applications for a 3-year residency in Population Medicine. This 3-year residency is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to transition into an academic, public health, or industry position, while sharing their knowledge with some very talented veterinary students. The 3-year residency offers a lot of latitude in the direction one might take to earn a Master of Science degree and board certification in preventive medicine.

Salary Grade:

12

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Population Medicine

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The 3-year residency will consist of didactic and clinical training designed to achieve specialty certification by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). Residents are expected to teach in the professional curriculum, participate in applied population medicine research, lead and publish the results of research projects, conduct field disease outbreak investigations, and participate in extension outreach activities. In particular, the resident will contribute to teaching in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s 3rd year clinical rotation in population medicine. Along with a mentor, the resident will conduct applied research and clinical activities to improve the health and well-being of Mississippi's many animal populations, including animal shelters, cow-calf farms, cattle stocker operations, swine farms, catfish and other aquaculture production systems, poultry farms and wildlife. It is expected that the resident pursues and completes a thesis-based Master of Science degree.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications: Candidates must meet the educational requirements for ACVPM eligibility, which are to be a graduate with a degree in veterinary medicine from a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the AVMA or possess a certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the AVMA or be legally qualified (licensed) to practice veterinary medicine in some state, province, territory, or possession of the United States or other country.

Preferred Qualifications:

Veterinary practice experience is desirable, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service.
Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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