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 pursue professional interests, develop research projects 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, residents will participate in the clinical teaching of second, third and fourth year veterinary students. Training will be centered at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, located in N. Grafton, MA, which is approximately 40 miles west of Boston. Training includes consultations on large animal and exotic species.