Equine Medicine/Surgery Internship
Rotating Internship

Mississippi State University
Box 6100
Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762
United States
662-325-1400 (V)
662-325-4011 (F)
Website

2 Positions Available

Program Categories
EQUINE

Authorized Administrative Official: Cyprianna Swiderski, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (email)
Inclusive Dates of Program: 7/1/2010 to 6/30/2011
Salary: 22500

The following information represents the average of cases in direct support of this program

Number of Faculty in Direct Support of Program: 5
Number of Residents in Direct Support of Program: 3

Diplomates in the following Specialty Area are direct support of internship

Prerequisites other than being a Graduate of a College of Veterinary Medicine

Intern applicants must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school (see http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/colleges_accredited/allcolleges.asp) that has then passed the NAVLE licensure examination, or a graduate that has been through the entire ECFVG qualification process (see http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/default.asp).
Applicants must have completed and passed the NAVLE examination or the entire ECFVG process by the time of commencement of the internship.

Requirements for Application

1. Standard VIRMP Application Packet
   • VIRMP Application
   • Veterinary School Official Transcript from University Registrar
   • Personal Statement
   • Curriculum Vitae
   • 3 - 6 Standardized Letters of Reference

Additional information for graduates of universities outside of the Unites States and Canada

Intern applicants must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school (see http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/colleges_accredited/allcolleges.asp) that has then passed the NAVLE licensure examination, or a graduate that has been through the entire ECFVG qualification process (see http://www.avma.org/education/ecfvg/default.asp). Applicants must have completed and passed the NAVLE examination or the entire ECFVG process by the time of commencement of the internship.

Internship Disclosure Form

1.  Yes  No
   Do your interns have primary case responsibility?
2.  Yes  No
   Do your interns have an assigned mentor and/or receive performance evaluation?
3.  Yes  No
   Do you conduct teaching rounds with your interns?
4.  Yes  No
   Are interns permitted to attend Continuing Education Courses?
5.  Yes  No
   Are your interns required to present formal seminars?
6.  Yes  No
   Do your interns participate in a journal club?
7.  Yes  No
   Do your interns have 24 hour access to library and computer facilities?
8.  Yes  No
   Are your interns provided with a computer to use?
9.  Yes  No
   Do your interns perform surgery?
10.  Yes  No
    Does the practice have a 24-hour emergency care service?
11. 50%
    What percentage of the internship does the intern spend on emergency duty?
12.  Yes  No
    Does the practice employ formally trained veterinary technicians?
13. Do your interns have access to the following equipment/technology, either on-site or outsourced?
    
    •  Blood Pressure Monitoring
    •  Bone Plating Equipment
    •  CT Scan
    •  Digital Radiography
    •  Echocardiography
    •  Electrocardiography
    •  Endoscopy
    •  MRI
    •  Ultrasound

Description of Program

The internship in equine medicine and surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University is a 12 month clinical program which includes participation in equine surgery, medicine, and emergency care. Interns have the option at their discretion to rotate through the theriogenology and field service rotations. The internship provides clinical hospital based service and fosters learning through consultation with clinical specialists in diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, theriogenology, dermatology, pathology, clinical pathology, and ophthalmology. In addition, an equine molecular endocrinologist, molecular geneticist, and equine exercise physiologist are on staff at MSU. Opportunity to rotate through one or more of these disciplines is available.

The intern rotates with other house officers in providing after hours emergency care, with a senior faculty member providing direct support. Interns assist in the orientation, supervision and instruction of students during their clinical rotations, as well as veterinary laboratory sessions in the DVM curriculum. Participation in intern rounds, journal club, and seminars is required. Creative activities such as research and manuscript preparation are encouraged.

The equine facility at Mississippi State University is fully enclosed and climate controlled (all barns, working areas and treatment rooms are air conditioned and heated). Available equipment includes 1 and 3 meter video-endoscopes, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound and other standard equipment. There is an on-campus Standardbred training track and equestrian center. Numerous equine athletic events occur within a 10 mile radius of the veterinary school including hunter/jumper, gaited horse and dressage shows; rodeos; 3-day events and fox hunting. Within a 30 mile radius we have large endurance rides, cutting, and reining events. The equine faculty and staff provide a warm “southern” atmosphere which fosters an outstanding learning environment.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Dr. Cyprianna Swiderski directly at (662) 325-1400 or swiderski@cvm.msstate.edu with regard to program specifics.

Mississippi State University is an AA/EEOE