Residency in Anatomic Pathology.  The Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences invites applications for two residency training positions in anatomic pathology beginning on July 1, 2010.  The goal of the program is to produce well-trained and well-rounded pathologists that are prepared to make important contributions to the improvement of animal and human health in academia, industry, and government.  The three-year program fulfills the eligibility requirements for the American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP) certification examination, and the program has a strong record of residents becoming ACVP diplomates.  New residents are mentored by eight anatomic pathologists and part of a group of seven anatomic pathology residents.  Training is based on case material from the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and supplemented with a variety of weekly seminars.   Rotations through the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory are also available.  Residents are encouraged to complete a PhD degree following the residency.  Research strengths within the department include the host/pathogen interface in infectious diseases, molecular genetics, avian and wildlife diseases, neuroscience, and parasitology.  Interdepartmental research opportunities are also available, and Signature Programs within the college include environmental medicine/toxicology, neurosciences, biodefense and emerging infectious diseases, cardiovascular sciences, reproductive biology, and biomedical genomics.  Research training opportunities are also available in the Texas A&M School of Medicine.  The starting salary is currently $31,000/yr. with tuition support, medical/retirement benefits, and travel support to regional and national meetings. Applicants must have a D.V.M. or equivalent degree.  Submit a curriculum vitae, copy of college transcripts, GRE scores, list of 3 references, and statement of professional goals and interests via e-mail to cvoelker@cvm.tamu.edu or by mail to Ms. Cynthia Voelker for the attention of Dr. Brian F. Porter, Residency Director, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4467.   For more detailed information, potential applicants can contact Dr. Brian Porter (bporter@cvm.tamu.edu or phone 979-847-8541) and visit the department web page http://vtpb-www.cvm.tamu.edu/academics/Pathology/PathResidency.html.  Application deadline is December 1, 2009.  Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer committed to excellence through diversity. 

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