The primary goal of the first year is to provide training that will lead to clinical proficiency. SOAPing of inpatient cases and assessment of immediate patient needs.
Final responsibility rests with the faculty.
The hospital has a heavy clinical caseload, and it is anticipated that the resident will be involved in activities of the veterinary teaching hospital for approximately 60 to 80 hours per week. Approximately 6 weeks of personal development time is available to first year residents. Attendance is mandatory at these programs. Each resident will give one formal seminar a year on a topic of his or her choice. Residents are responsible for teaching students during their clinical rotations and will participate in teaching laboratories and lectures.