The department offers a three-year residency program along with a graduate degree program (PhD) in both anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. In addition, a residency program in Laboratory Animal Medicine is available through the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine. All three residencies qualify the incumbent to take the respective specialty board examinations.
Anatomic Pathology Residency
The residency program in Anatomic Pathology is a three year program designed to concurrently fulfill requirements for ACVP board eligibility and to partially fulfill the requirements for the PhD degree. The resident will participate in diagnostic pathology services and departmental instructional programs on a full-time basis. Time will be scheduled for instruction, seminars, conferences, guided self-study and participation in research projects. Enrollment in up to 8 semester hours of graduate study per semester (5 in summer semester) can be scheduled. Specialty board certification is an important credential in veterinary medicine and the successful student will make an early commitment to preparation for the board examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). Successful completion of the residency program will earn a certificate of residency in veterinary pathology, and eligibility for participation in the ACVP examination. Enrollment in the residency program can be separate or it can be incorporated into a PhD degree program; the latter is encouraged. The resident may enroll the first semester in the
LSU Graduate School as approved by the guidance committee. The starting date and reappointment for the Anatomic Pathology Residency is July 1 each year and appointment title is Resident and House Officer.
Requirements:
Salary: $24,000 per annum
Functions and Duties:
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Participate in diagnostic biopsy and necropsy rotations, classroom and laboratory education.
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Participate in instructional activities within the veterinary medicine curriculum
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Present at least two seminars on topics approved by the guidance committee.
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Encouraged to attend and present at local and national scientific meetings and to publish case reports.
Graduate Study Program:
To apply for admission to the Graduate Studies program in PBS, submit an application packet (which consists of your CV, a statement of your research interest, copies of all transcripts, your GRE scores, your GPA, and 2-3 letters of reference) by postal mail to the Graduate Application Coordinator, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, and fill out and submit an online application at the LSU Graduate School's web site.
Faculty Guidance Committee:
The resident will be assigned a departmental guidance committee that will supervise the progress of the training program, supervise preparation for the ACVP examination, encourage scholarly activities and provide general counseling. During the second year, a qualifying examination will be given by the guidance committee to those residents who will pursue the PhD degree. Upon successful completion of this examination, the student will formally become a PhD student, and a PhD graduate advisory committee will be appointed. The guidance committee may or may not be the same as the PhD graduate committee, however, if a different one is assigned both committees will work in collaboration.
Evaluation and Reappointment:
Appointments will be reviewed and renewed annually.
Benefits:
The university provides a waiver of tuition for full-time residents and house officers, as long as the semester-hour limit is not exceeded (8 hours regular semesters and 5 hours summer semester). After completion of the residency program, PhD candidates will also have their tuition waived. Residents are eligible for graduate student benefits including insurance. They are allowed faculty parking privileges and 10 days of vacation per year, contingent upon approval of their guidance committee.
Application:
The starting date for the Anatomic Pathology Residency is July 1.
Candidates may apply for the residency by submitting a letter of intent, statement as to objectives for the residency and subsequent career goals, official transcripts, three letters of reference from individuals currently familiar with the applicant's professional status, and current curriculum vitae. The information should be mailed to the address below.
Contact Information:
For correspondence and additional information please contact:
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Dr. Daniel B. Paulsen |
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Department of Pathobiological Sciences |
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School of Veterinary Medicine |
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Louisiana State University |
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Baton Rouge, LA 70803 |
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225-578-9728, FAX 225-578-9720 |
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e-mail: dpaulsen@vetmed.lsu.edu |
Clinical Pathology Residency
The residency in Clinical Pathology, which will be under the direction of an ACVP certified Clinical Pathologist, is a three year program designed to permit the incumbent to concurrently fulfill the requirements for board eligibility of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and to partially fulfill the requirements for a PhD degree. The resident will participate in diagnostic service and the veterinary medicine instructional program on a full-time basis. Time will be scheduled for tutorial instruction, rounds, seminars, guided self-study and participation in research projects. Enrollment in up to eight credit hours of graduate academic studies per semester will be scheduled. Each year the appointment will be reviewed, with reappointment contingent upon satisfactory completion of the previous year's program. The clinical pathology residency is designed to provide three years of post-DVM training in veterinary cytology, hematology, and clinical chemistry. In addition to the clinical residency, a student will be expected to complete a PhD program in a chosen area. Completion of the residency and the PhD degree will serve as partial fulfillment for certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. This training program will utilize faculty and facilities of Pathobiological Sciences as well as other departments within the School of Veterinary Medicine. The starting date for the Clinical Pathology Residency is usually in August.
Requirements:
Salary: $24,000
Functions and Duties:
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Participate in the clinical and hospital diagnostic service under the supervision of a board certified Clinical Pathologist.
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Participate in didactic and tutorial instructional programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The resident will participate in clinical instruction, year II didactic instruction and in the instruction of year IV veterinary students.
Graduate Study Program:
The graduate academic program is considered to be an integral part of the residency program. It is included to provide research experience which will prepare the resident for a career in academia, biomedical research, industrial or pharmaceutical pathology, or veterinary diagnostic pathology. A stipend will be provided after completion of the residency training, but the student will be responsible for tuition costs.
Requirements for admission to the
LSU Graduate School are given in the current catalog under
“Requirements of Advanced Degrees. The resident should apply for admission to the Graduate school at the time of acceptance into the residency. Requirements for graduation may vary from one department to another. Therefore refer to
“Option Requirements for Graduate Studies” as published by the SVM Graduate Academic Council for additional information. At least 24 credit hours of course work, of which at least 12 credits are at or above the 7000 level, are required by all departments. Basic courses required for PhD candidates in Veterinary Clinical Pathology include:
Statistics, Biochemistry, Cellular Pathology (VP7501), Veterinary Clinical Hematology (VP7525), Veterinary Clinical Chemistry (VP7526), Veterinary Clinical Cytology (VP7527), and Pathology of Companion Animals (VP7517).
To apply for admission to the Graduate Studies program in PBS, submit an application packet (which consists of your CV, a statement of your research interest, copies of all transcripts, your GRE scores, your GPA, and 2-3 letters of reference) by postal mail to the Graduate Application Coordinator, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, and fill out and submit an online application at the LSU Graduate School's web site.
Faculty Mentor:
The resident will be assigned to a Veterinary Pathology faculty mentor within Pathobiological Sciences. The mentor will oversee the progress of the residency training program, supervise preparation for board examination and publications, and provide general counseling. The faculty mentor may or may not be the graduate advisor, but will work in collaboration with the resident's graduate committee.
Evaluation and Reappointment:
A written critique will be provided every quarter by faculty member(s) with whom the resident has been assigned. Each year the resident's program will be reviewed and recommendations will be made for program goals in the coming year.
Benefits:
The university provides a waiver of tuition for full-time residents and house officers, as long as the semester-hour limit is not exceeded (8 hours regular semesters and 5 hours summer semester). After completion of the residency program, PhD candidates continue to have tuition waived. Residents are eligible for graduate student benefits including insurance. They are allowed faculty parking privileges and 10 days of vacation per year, contingent upon approval of their guidance committee.
Application:
The starting date for the Clinical Pathology Residency is usually in August. Candidates may apply for the residency by submitting a letter of intent, statement as to objectives for the residency and subsequent career goals, official transcripts, three letters of reference from individuals currently familiar with the applicant's professional status, and current curriculum vitae. The information should be mailed to the following address: Dr. Stephen D. Gaunt, Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Contact Information:
For correspondence and additional information please contact:
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Dr. Stephen D. Gaunt |
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Department of Pathobiological Sciences |
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School of Veterinary Medicine |
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Louisiana State University |
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Baton Rouge, LA 70803 |
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225-578-9715 |
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e-mail: sgaunt@vetmed.lsu.edu |
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