Radiology Residency

The Radiology section of The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine offers an accredited residency and Masters degree program that fulfills the training requirements of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR). This 3-year (36-month) program includes extensive clinical experience (minimum of 30 months) and training in research design and experimental technique leading to a Certificate of Residency and Master’s of Science degree.

More information

• American College of Veterinary Radiology

Contact

Dr. Wm Tod Drost
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
601 Vernon L. Tharp Street
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-3551 ext 48698
(614) 292-1040 Radiology
e-mail

Clinical Rotations

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at The Ohio State University offers a large and varied caseload. The radiology section has 4 full-time radiology faculty and six radiology residents. The section is supported by 5 full-time technologists, a registered diagnostic sonographer and an administrative assistant. The section is currently equipped with three small animal diagnostic radiology suites (4 x-ray machines, including 2 fluoroscopy units), an ultrasound suite, helical computed tomography (including large animals), and nuclear medicine facilities. Magnetic resonance imaging is currently available at a shared on-campus imaging center. Diagnostic imaging studies are performed with the guidance and collaboration of experienced radiology faculty. Emphasis during the first year is on diagnostic radiology and special radiographic procedures. During the second and third years, the resident rotates through all of the diagnostic imaging services.

Educational Opportunities

Didactic seminars, radiographic interpretation conferences and journal clubs for residents are offered weekly. A comprehensive collection of graduate level courses provides residents with relevant course material for partial fulfillment of the MS degree requirements.

Master of Science Program

Original research or clinical investigation leading to scholarly publication is encouraged. Significant research and a thesis are required of residents in the 3-year combined program leading to the MS degree. The college’s Council on Research reviews proposals and administers funds for research projects. Opportunities also are available to collaborate on extramurally-funded research projects with faculty in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Department of Veterinary Biosciences, or in other departments on campus including the College of Medicine. To facilitate research opportunities, residents are given personal enrichment quarters during which they are free from scheduled ward duties and clinical case responsibilities. Enrichment time is provided to allow pursuit of course work, independent study, research, thesis writing, publication, or other elective endeavors. The maximum time available for these enrichment activities is 6-months for residents in the 3-year combined residency and graduate studies program.

Publication Requirements

Residents will demonstrate an understanding of research design by successfully completing a research project as part of their MS requirements. Residents are expected to prepare and submit their MS thesis research for publication and present this work at a state or national veterinary meeting.

Program Details

International Candidates

Offer will be contingent upon obtaining an approved work authorization (visa) that will allow you to report to The Ohio State University Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for the beginning of your internship/residency no later than July 15, 2005. TOEFL ? A minimum score requirement of 550 (213 computer based) is required.

Graduate School

You must meet admission requirements to The Ohio State University Graduate School without conditions. (3.0 GPA required).

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era Veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Teaching

Teaching responsibilities include clinical teaching of fourth and third year veterinary students assigned to the radiology service. Interested residents will be given the opportunity to develop lecture skills by preparing and presenting selected formal classroom lectures to professional students.