Programs Offered
Combined residency-M.S. degree and residency-Ph.D. degree programs are offered in veterinary pathology and veterinary clinical pathology. Programs with a special focus on poultry pathology or aquatic pathobiology are offered jointly with the State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, respectively. General training objectives are to provide: (1) comprehensive training in anatomic and clinical veterinary pathology in preparation for certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists; (2) research training and experience in experimental pathology consistent with the fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree; and (3) experience in the teaching of pathology.

A traineefs program of study is designed to meet the individualfs needs and interests. Included in each program of study are activities relevant to course work, residency experiences, independent study, teaching assignments, and research. Residency experiences are provided in anatomic and clinical pathology by the Department of Pathobiology and in anatomic pathology (particularly avian pathology) and toxicology by the State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Research projects can be selected from a variety of specialty areas including infectious diseases, molecular pathology, oncology, neuropathology, bone and joint pathology, avian pathology, aquatic pathobiology, parasitic diseases, and topics in clinical pathology. Original research and a scholarly thesis or dissertation are required for MS (thesis) and PhD programs. 

Activities of the Department of Pathobiology also include instruction in veterinary medicine and graduate curricula relevant to parasitology, microbiology, immunology, molecular genetics, epidemiology, preventative medicine and laboratory animal medicine, pursuit of basic and applied research, and provision of diagnostic services in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, parasitology, and microbiology. Cooperative relationships exist between the Department and the other 2 academic departments, Scott-Ritchey Research Center, Animal Health Research Program, State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and other colleges and units on campus.

Programmatic strengths include strong interdisciplinary research programs, opportunity to combine significant teaching experience with residency and research training, and commitment to mentorship. Other enrichments include seminars and journal clubs, training in research proposal writing, and participation in scientific meetings.

Facilities
The Department of Pathobiologyfs well-equipped clinical laboratories, diagnostic pathology support laboratories, and research laboratories provide excellent facilities for conducting residency and research training. Included among a broad range of departmental laboratory and support facilities available to the student are molecular genetics, electron microscopy, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, automated immunohistochemistry, and computer laboratories. A variety of core facilities located in other departments of the College and University also are readily accessible to residents and graduate students. The Universityfs library system offers extensive electronic journal resources and has a branch library in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Auburn University is a comprehensive public, land-grant institution located in Auburn, AL. It is the Statefs largest campus, with more than 22,000 students enrolled in 12 colleges and schools. Veterinary Medicine was established as a degree program at Auburn in 1907.

Community
Auburn Universityfs 1,875-acre main campus includes the entire southwest quadrant of the city of Auburn. The city, founded in 1836, is on the fall line where the Piedmont joins the Coastal Plain at an elevation of 732 feet. Auburn is located in east-central Alabama, 50 miles northeast of Montgomery, 120 miles southeast of Birmingham, and 115 miles southwest of Atlanta, GA. The population of Auburn and adjoining Opelika is about 75,000. The Auburn-Opelika area has been named one of the top 50 gbest small communitiesh in America. The Community creates a friendly spirit and offers a variety of entertaining events and educational opportunities throughout the year.

Stipends and Maintenance
Trainees in pathology hold budgeted, full-time university appointments and receive medical and tuition benefits. Starting salaries are $25,000-$27,000.

Faculty:

• Calvin M. Johnson, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVP, Department Head, anatomic pathology
• Henry J. Baker, DVM, Diplomate, ACLAM, Inherited metabolic diseases, gene therapy
• R. Curtis Bird, PhD, Molecular genetics
• Byron L. Blagburn, PhD, Parasitology, protozoal diseases
• Mary K. Boudreaux, DVM, PhD, Clinical pathology, platelet pathophysiology
• Timothy R. Boosinger, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVP, Dean
• Kenny V. Brock, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVM, Infectious diseases, molecular virology, diagnostic microbiology
• Cindy J. Brunner, DVM, PhD, Clinical immunology, fish immunology
• Nancy R. Cox, DVM, PhD, Neuropathology
• George H. DfAndrea, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVP, Toxicologic pathology
• Christine C. Dykstra, PhD, Molecular parasitology
• Sandra J. Ewald, PhD, Immunology
• M. Daniel Givens, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACT and ACVM, Reproductive technology, antiviral treatment of embryos
• Charles M. Hendrix, DVM, PhD, Parasitology
• Frederic J. Hoerr, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVP,  Avian pathology
• Kellye S. Joiner, DVM, Anatomic Pathology, avian pathology
• Bernhard Kaltenboeck, DVM, PhD, Molecular biology, Chlamydial disease pathogenesis
• Joseph C. Newton, DVM, PhD, Fish pathology, gastrointestinal pathology
• Leland P. Nuehring, DVM, PhD, Orthopedic pathology
• Kenneth E. Nusbaum, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVM, Infectious diseases of fish
• Valery A. Petrenko, PhD, D.Sci, Phage display, pathogen detection
• Stuart B. Price, PhD, Molecular bacteriology
• Eva A. Sartin, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVP, Dermatopathology, endocrine and reproductive pathology
• Bruce F. Smith, DVM, PhD, Gene therapy
• Elizabeth Spangler, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVP and ACVIM, Clinical pathology
• David A. Stringfellow, DVM, MS, Reproductive technology
• Haroldo Toro, DVM, PhD, Avian diseases
• Vicky L. van Santen, PhD, Molecular virology
• Frederik Van Ginkel, PhD, Immunology
• Paul Walz, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVT, Theriogenology
• Richard C. Weiss, DVM, PhD, Anatomic pathology, virology
• Elizabeth G. Welles, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVP, Clinical pathology
• Elizabeth M. Whitley, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate, ACVP, Anatomic pathology, ophthalmic pathology, immunology
• James C. Wright, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, ACVPM, Epidemiology

Applications
Applications are accepted year-round. Candidates must have earned the DVM or equivalent degree from an institution accredited by the AVMA and must qualify for admission to the Auburn University Graduate School.  The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin, and must be able to communicate effectively in English. The selection process considers academic performance, scores on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), letters of recommendation, and other evidence of scholarly achievement and commitment. For application instructions, please contact Dr. Stuart Price, Graduate Program Officer, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, pricesb@vetmed.auburn.edu.  For additional information, please contact Dr. Elizabeth M. Whitley, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL 36849-5519, 334-844-2797, fax 334-844-2652 or mcraeee@vetmed.auburn.edu.  For more information about the program, see http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/index.pl/grad_admiss.

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