Anatomic Pathology Training Program
Our pathology residency program is structured as an intensive three year training program that is designed to prepare trainees for the ACVP membership examination in anatomic pathology.  Hands-on training in anatomic and surgical pathology is provided with emphasis on gross and microscopic pathology complemented by optional theoretical courses in pathology and by self-driven literature searches on the pathogenesis of disease and current topics in pathology.  Opportunities are also provided for limited training in selected specialties of pathology (experimental/comparative pathology, food animal pathology, zoo and wildlife pathology, clinical pathology, etc) through internal University of Minnesota rotations or external rotations in other institutions, laboratories and/or companies. Residents also assist in teaching pathology to first, second, and fourth year veterinary students.  During or upon completion of the residency program, residents may pursue graduate training in one of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s graduate training programs, i.e., Molecular Veterinary Biosciences or Veterinary Medicine, which provide opportunities to engage in diverse areas of research.  Preference for admission is given to applicants for the residency training program who wish to pursue the PhD degree.

Appointments and Stipend
Up to two residency training positions are available annually. Appointments are annually renewable depending upon performance (reviewed every 6 months) and availability of funds. For 2009 the annual stipend is $32,000 plus benefits.

Facilities
The pathology program provides diagnostic services to veterinary clinicians and practitioners in the Veterinary Medical Center, the State of Minnesota, surrounding states and North America. Development and practice of applied skills in anatomic and clinical pathology are carried out in modern facilities in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the hematology and chemistry laboratories in the Veterinary Medical Center. In fulfilling the teaching and diagnostic responsibilities the pathology program annually performs approximately 1,500 necropsies and 4,200 cytology specimens. Graduate courses and research affiliations foster interaction with other faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Biological Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food, Environmental Sciences, and the Masonic Cancer Center and other Departments of the Medical School at the University of Minnesota.

Community
The College of Veterinary Medicine is located on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. The St. Paul campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan area equidistant from the two downtown areas. About 4,000 of the 45,000 University of Minnesota students are enrolled in one of five college units on the St. Paul campus. The College of Agriculture, Food, Environmental Sciences and the College of Biological Sciences are located on the St. Paul campus and the Medical School is located on the Minneapolis Campus. An intercampus bus system links the two campuses. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have a combined population of approximately 2.5 million people and represents one of the largest metropolitan areas with a College of Veterinary Medicine.

Staff

• Anibal G. Armien Dr. vet.-med, Diplomate ACVP; Anatomic, neuropathology and cardiovascular pathology
• Mostafa S. Bouljihad DVM, PhD, Anatomic and diagnostic pathology
• Cathy S. Carlson, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP; Anatomic, comparative and experimental pathology, Osteoarthritis and bone disorders
• James E. Collins DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP; Anatomic and diagnostic pathology, Swine diseases and infectious diseases
• Marie R. Gramer DVM, PhD; Infectious diseases of swine and cattle, swine influenza viruses
• Roland Gunther DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP; Comparative and experimental pathology
• Erik J. Olson, DVM, PhD; Anatomic and diagnostic pathology: Osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal diseases
• Timothy D. O'Brien DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP; Anatomic, surgical and experimental pathology
• Jed A. Overmann DVM, Diplomate ACVP; Clinical pathology
• M. Gerard O’Sullivan MVB, MSc, PhD, MACVSc, Diplomate ACVP & ECVP; Comparative and experimental pathology
• Robert E. Porter, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP & ACPV; Avian diseases
• Kurt D. Rossow DVM, PhD, Anatomic and diagnostic pathology, Swine diseases
• Leslie C. Sharkey DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP; Clinical pathology
• Laura A. Snyder DVM, Diplomate ACVP; Clinical pathology
• Jerry L. Torrison DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVPM, Swine diseases and infectious diseases
• Arno Wunschmann Dr. vet.-med., Diplomate ACVP; Anatomic and diagnostic pathology, Zoo and wildlife diseases
• Andre F. Ziegler DVM, MPVM, Diplomate ACPV; Avian medicine and pathology, Avian diseases

Applications

For information concerning availability of positions contact:

Dr. Gerry O'Sullivan
Dept. of Veterinary Population Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
1988 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (612) 625-3254
E-mail: gos@umn.edu

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