Theriogenology Residency

The Theriogenology area operates within the Food Animal Medicine, Surgery, and Theriogenology section. A residency program of three years in duration is available to those applicants, which are selected for this position. The program provides advanced Theriogenology training and preparation and anticipation of the resident applying for and taking the Board examination for The American College of Theriogenologists. The three-year program is contingent upon evaluations by the Food Animal Section faculty members and the department on a quarterly, bi-annual, and annual basis throughout the program.

Graduate study leading to the attainment of the Master?s Degree is a requirement of the applicant. The resident will be expected to prepare for the certification examination f all information by interacting with faculty, literature reviews, case discussions, and obtainment of all information relevant to the passing of the board. The program at The Ohio State University, Theriogenology Area, is a multi-species program. The successful applicant will see cases involving bovine, equine, camelid, small ruminant and small animal with possibility of involvement in some zoological species. Therefore, interaction of resident with clinicians in the food animal, equine and small animal sections is anticipated as well as possible interaction with the zoo veterinarians at the Columbus Zoo.

The objectives of the program are for the resident to:

1. Develop comprehensive, state?of?the?art expertise and clinical proficiency in Theriogenology;
2. Satisfy the criteria necessary to qualify for Board Certification, and to prepare the resident for successful completion of the Board Certification Examination;
3. Prepare for future career goals of teaching, clinical research, scientific publication, or specialized practice; and
4. Attain the Master of Science degree in a specific area of research endeavor.