Residents are required to participate in primary patient care, daily rounds, seminars and clinical conferences.
Time is provided for professional development.
Residents are encouraged to develop research projects, develop areas of personal interest and prepare manuscripts for publication. The residency also provides the opportunity to attend lectures and rounds at Boston and Worcester's many neighboring human medical centers. As part of the training program, the residents will participate in the clinical teaching of second, third and fourth year veterinary students. Training will occur in Tufts Foster Hospital for Small Animals in North Grafton, MA, which is approximately 40 miles west of Boston. A major portion of the residency will be spent with various specialists on clinical rotations.