Veterinary Resident

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  To produce knowledgeable and skilled laboratory animal veterinarians prepared for productive careers with research and clinical responsibilities in animal care and use programs within academic, government, or private sectors.
  
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  To provide experience to veterinarians in the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals in biomedical research and education.  This is accomplished through didactic training in formal coursework and seminars.  Practical, hands-on experience in laboratory animal medicine is garnered under the direct supervision of competent and accomplished laboratory animal specialists and the diverse biomedical research faculty across two major research institutions (OUHSC & OSU) within the state of Oklahoma. 
  
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  Provide applied, mentored research experiences in order to encourage a familiarity-based understanding and support of biomedical investigations.  This research experience prepares veterinarians to become active participants in collaborative research.  Collaboration with research projects and programs permit the residents to participate in the development and maintenance of animal models in support of translational research activities.
  

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  Demonstration of professionalism and competency when carrying out all program-related responsibilities.
  
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  Participation in core didactic training seminars and satisfactory completion of standards as determined by a variety of evaluation methods including discussions, quizzes, oral exams, presentations, and demonstrations.
  
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  Completion of a primary research project which includes: developing and proposing of a research plan; providing a significant contribution to all phases of the research project including data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results; and presenting the findings to peers.
  

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  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from AVMA-accredited veterinary school AND/OR will graduate with a DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school by June 2022. 
  
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  Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state with ability to obtain Oklahoma licensure within 1 year of employment by June 2022.
  

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  Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine.
  
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  Excellent veterinary clinical skills.
  
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  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
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  Ability to establish professional and collegial relationships with department personnel, investigators, research staff, and institutional administrators.
  
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  Ability to balance concurrent multiple priorities and projects successfully.  
  

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