The rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery is designed to give the trainee a well-balanced exposure to the various specialty services in the small animal hospital. Approximately 6 months are spent in the general medicine and emergency service. Additional time is spent in surgery, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology, and anesthesiology. An elective block is available at the intern's discretion. Interns work under the close supervision of board certified specialists.
Didactic training is provided by daily seminars, conferences, and case rounds.
The internship program is offered yearly through the AAVC Internship Matching Program. Next position available in 2002. This residency is a three year program, fully accredited by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. The resident is mentored by two ACVD diplomates. The resident must complete a research project that results in a publication.