Clinician Investigator

The Internal Medicine Clinician Investigator Program provides clinical training in small animal internal medicine and graduate research training toward the PhD degree. The residency portion of the program meets or exceeds the training requirements established by the ACVIM for candidates seeking board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

The primary objectives of the program are to develop clinical expertise in veterinary internal medicine, gain experience in didactic and clinical teaching, and become proficient in basic and applied research. The duration of the program varies according to each student's ability to satisfy program requirements, but will be no less than five years, with the residency component of the program comprising the first three years.

The Clinician Investigator Program is structured and rigorous, requires a team-oriented approach, and embodies a spirit of cooperation amongst clinical and basic science faculty. The program was designed to satisfy the needs of those individuals who are seeking a career in academic veterinary medicine, industry, or government. Successful completion of the program is dependent upon attracting candidates of the highest caliber who are capable of excelling in this demanding program. Because of the breadth and complexity of the program, the clinician investigator will participate in a diverse group of activities with increasing levels of responsibility. Clinical activity is most intensive in the first year of the program and clinical training is as for an Internal Medicine Residency Program. During the second and third years, both clinical and research responsibilities are scheduled. The remaining years of the program are devoted primarily to research activities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Applicants must be committed to completing combined small animal internal residency and PhD program. The primary objectives of the Clinician Investigators are to obtain board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal), gain experience in clinical and didactic teaching, and proficiency in basic and applied research through the completion of a PhD program.

Applicants seeking a career in academic veterinary medicine, industry, or government.

Eligible for North Carolina Veterinary Licensure and/or faculty certificate under the supervison of the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Health Complex.
Foreign nationals accepted into the residency will be required to pay a fee for expedited processing ($1,410) of their visa application. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to pay the fees($160-$205)associated with having their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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