University of Tennessee - Residency in Anatomic Pathology

The University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine is accepting applications for two residency positions in anatomic pathology starting July 05, 2021. The successful applicant will join 4 other residents and 10 training faculty including 6 boarded anatomic pathologists and 3 boarded clinical pathologists in the scruffy city of Knoxville, TN located at the base of the Smoky Mountains.

This 3-year residency emphasizes a solid diagnostic pathology foundation for a successful career in Veterinary Pathology and certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Case material comes from our active necropsy and surgical pathology services. The necropsy caseload is approximately 35% small animal, 35% farm animal, and 30% zoo, exotic, wildlife, and lab animal.

Weekly journal club, gross, microscopic, and special topic rounds, supplements resident learning. Teaching anatomic pathology to veterinary students, presentations at regional and national meetings, and a small resident project leading to publication is expected of the successful candidate. Following residency, opportunities for advanced biomedical research training leading to a Ph.D. degree are also available through the Comparative and Experimental Medicine graduate program.

Candidates must hold a professional degree in veterinary medicine, be fluent in written and spoken English, have a strong academic record, and have a documented interest in and commitment to pathology. The salary will be approximately $28,000 with an annual $500 raise, and the benefits package is competitive. The appointment is renewable on an annual basis (three years total).

Applications should include:  Curriculum vitae  Statement of professional goals  Veterinary school transcript  Three letters of reference, preferably from board certified anatomic pathologists

Complete applications submitted prior to October 15, 2020 will receive full consideration. Top candidates may be asked to complete a skype interview and the successful candidate will be notified no later than November 15, 2020. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 540/ADA/ADEA employer.

Please send application materials to: Mrs. Deborah Hill Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine 2407 River Drive Knoxville TN 37996-4542 Email: [email protected]

Phone: 865-974-8235 Fax: 865-974-5616

Informal inquiries are welcome and can be directed to the Resident Director, Dr. Mee-Ja Sula at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.