The two services alternate operating room and out-patient assignments on a daily basis, but the system is left flexible to allow for emergency situations and unusually heavy case loads. The problem-oriented approach of medical record keeping is stressed and is the keystone of teaching on all levels. The residency is tailored to meet all ACVS requirements for board eligibility, including time spent in the areas of radiology, clinical pathology, internal medicine, and anesthesiology. Each of these areas is staffed by board certified individuals. A clinical rotation outside the University of Georgia is strongly encouraged.
Residents participate in all appropriate college seminars and continuing education programs.
A weekly seminar is held jointly with the large animal department. The residents and interns rotate the responsibility for presentations. Publication of clinical experiences is strongly encouraged. This may take the form of retrospective or prospective studies, or case reports. Extensive advice and assistance is rendered by the faculty in preparing these papers as well as oral presentations for continuing education, ACVS meetings, and other veterinary meetings.