Internship Information

• To provide non-degree, post-doctoral training in oncology
  
• To provide the intern the opportunity to participate in the clinical training of DVM students in the principles and applications of clinical oncology
  
• To prepareand better qualify the intern for a residency or other post DVM education in the area of oncology.
  
• To provide the intern with a broad overview of clinical veterinary oncology.

This program will not fulfill the requirements of an advanced degree or board certification. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an approved School of Veterinary Medicine and a one-year internship or equivalent practice experience.

The intern will have a 90% clinical appointment with the 10% off clinic time to allow for other pursuits such as research and vacation.

Amount and nature of clinical duties, including after hours worked:

The intern will work under the close supervision of the oncology and radiation oncology faculty on the oncology service. They will also be required to take care of hospitalized cases after hours and be available every other week for on-call duty. When on call for duties in the Oncology Service, the intern must be accessible by phone and remain within a reasonable distance of the VMTH so that when contacted he or she can respond to the VMTH in person when needed. The intern will be available to perform specific oncologic procedures and assist with antineoplastic drug preparation for administration. Other duties should not be scheduled which conflict with on call duties. The intern must be able to arrive at the Hospital within 15 minutes of an emergency call, therefore, the intern must plan to live within 15 miles of the Hospital. The VMTH is committed to building strong relationships with its constituents. A major part of the resident's duties, therefore, includes timely communication with referring veterinarians and clients.

Scope, nature and amount of clinical caseload:

The intern program is dedicated to service in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Interns will have primary case responsibility, under the supervision of the senior resident and faculty members, and will develop an understanding of concepts underlying medical management of companion animals with cancer. This will include management of routine (non-referred) cases, but primary emphasis will be on referred patients, including both secondary and tertiary referrals. Patient case load reflects animals with cancer of all sites, allowing broad exposure to both routine and unusual cancer patients. The intern will gain experiences with diagnosis and treatment of animals with cancer, utilizing the full range of capabilities in a large, well equipped, modern veterinary teaching hospital.

1. The intern will be instructed in the staging, work-up and management of clinical oncology cases. They will also learn basic tumorbiology and the use and delivery of chemotherapy.
2. The intern will develop skills in evaluating diagnostic images (radiographs; CT and MRI; ultrasound; nuclear medicine), and cytologic and histologic interpretations. The intern will learn principles of radiation oncology, including the basics of radiation physics, treatment planning and applications. The intern will develop experiences in collaborations regarding cancer patient management with internists, radiation and surgical oncologists.

1. The intern will take the tumor biology class and tumor review class offered each year by the oncology and radiation oncology faculty.

The VMTH is committed to building strong relationships with its constituents. A major part of the resident's duties, therefore, includes timely communication with referring veterinarians and clients.

Selection will be made in accordance with the guidelines of the Veterinary Internship/Residency Matching Program. For application procedures, please see Application Form.

The University of California, Davis, and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO OBTAIN A CALIFORNIA LICENSE WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE RESIDENCY.

RESIDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO ARRIVE AT THE HOSPITAL WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF AN EMERGENCY CALL, THEREFORE, RESIDENTS MUST PLAN TO LIVE WITHIN 15 MILES OF THE HOSPITAL.