University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Pathobiology
2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802
Phone:  217-333-2449; Fax: 217-244-7421

RESIDENCY/GRADUATE STUDY IN ANATOMIC VETERINARY PATHOLOGY

The Department of Pathobiology (http://vetmed.illinois.edu/path/) and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (http://vetmed.illinois.edu/vdl/) at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has openings for veterinarians interested in applied and/or graduate study in anatomic pathology.  The positions will be available as early as August 2010.  Successful candidates will have the option to choose an applied program of training in anatomic pathology leading to eligibility for the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or a biphasic program consisting of 1) applied training in anatomic pathology leading to board eligibility, and 2) study in experimental pathology or a related field leading to the PhD degree.  Estimated completion time for the combined program is five years, depending on prior qualifications.  Estimated completion time for the applied program is three years.  Stipends begin at $31,600, depending upon experience.  Tuition and most University fees are waived and standard University employee health insurance benefits are included.  Additionally, the successful candidate will receive an annual travel stipend.

The department is multi-disciplinary in nature and a wide variety of research opportunities are available.  Infectious disease, food safety and toxicologic pathology are particular areas of emphasis within the department and opportunities for research utilizing “cutting edge” techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry and microscopy are available.  The diagnostic laboratory is a full-service laboratory to which a wide variety of species are submitted, including horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs, cats, wildlife, exotic species and laboratory animals.  The laboratory has a high-volume, full-service histopathology laboratory that routinely performs immunohistochemical and other procedures.

Interested candidates should complete the online Graduate College application located at:  http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/ and submit a letter of intent, including career goals and three letters of reference to:  Paula Moxley, Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Pathobiology, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802, or submit electronically to pkm@illinois.edu.  To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2009.  Candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date; however, no formal offers will be made until after that date.  The UIUC is an AA-EOE.

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