Two Anatomic Pathology Resident Positions (MED1524)

Background:

The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science (SVMS) at the University of Nottingham is the first brand new, purpose-built veterinary school in the UK for over 50 years and it is our intent to make significant leading contributions to both veterinary research and teaching within the context of valid relevance and application to the wider veterinary profession.

The Pathology unit of SVMS provides a diagnostic in a wide range of animals, mainly companion animals and is involved in clinical teaching of year 5 veterinary students. Three senior pathologists, ECVP or ACVP boarded, oversee surgical and post-mortem case submissions.

Position description:

Applications are invited from veterinary graduates to undertake a three-year training programme (residency) in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology. The successful candidate will focus on companion animal pathology with some exposure to avian and farm animal anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. 

The trainee will be registered for a Masters of Veterinary Medicine degree of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science and will undertake a research project on an aspect of Veterinary Anatomic Pathology.

The training programme encompasses small group teaching, seminars, research and diagnostic duties. 

Further information and Application

Graduates with at least one year’s experience, preferably with some exposure to Veterinary Anatomic Pathology, are invited to apply for this combined Scholarship and Master’s degree.

Applicants must have attended an EAEVE approved veterinary School and be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership.

There is an annual tax-free stipend of £21,000 that is continued for three years subject to satisfactory annual assessment. Fees are paid, the position is only open to UK or EU applicants due to fee restrictions.

The University is keen to ensure all of its students are prepared to succeed in their programmes of study. Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve an appropriate level in an approved test in English before they can register (IELTS≥7.5 with no less than 7.0 in each element).

Informal enquiries can be addressed to: kerstin.baiker@nottingham.ac.uk

Candidates should apply online http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply/apply-online.aspx and include a CV. 

Any queries regarding the application process should be addressed to Postgraduate Admissions Officer (email: SS-PGR-SB@nottingham.ac.uk )

Deadline for applications: 5th of May 2019 

Closing Date: 05 May 2019
Category: Studentships