Comparative Medicine & Pathology Training Program

Postdoctoral Training Program in Comparative Medicine and Pathology

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at the University of Minnesota is now accepting applications from veterinarians seeking state-of-the-art research training in a NIH postdoctoral training program for comparative medicine and pathology that prepares trainees for a career in academic veterinary medicine. This program aims to provide students with broad-based knowledge, quality communication skills, and advanced research training, which are essential for a successful career as an independent investigator.  Trainees who do not have a PhD degree but who already have their DVM will enroll in one of two graduate programs offered in the College of Veterinary Medicine, both of which are well-organized, multidisciplinary graduate programs that allow the trainees to extensively interact with other graduate students, both veterinarians and non-veterinarians. 

The faculty mentors in the program represent a diverse group of disciplines, including pharmacology, cell biology, infectious disease, neurobiology, physiology, genetics, and molecular biology. Trainees who do not already hold a PhD degree will be strongly encouraged to pursue a PhD degree in either the Comparative Molecular Biosciences graduate program or the Veterinary Medicine graduate program within the CVM. Additional information on these programs may be found here.

Selection criteria will include the following: 

1.  Academic credentials and performance during veterinary school and clinical training/residency (if applicable); 

2.  Strong interest in basic and translational research and a desire for a career as a veterinarian-scientist;

3.  Desirable personal characteristics such as integrity, perseverance, and communication skills. 

Qualified applicants will include individuals who have completed a residency program and/or PhD degree, as well as recent DVM graduates and individuals with veterinary practice experience who desire a career in research. Candidates must have a DVM or the equivalent foreign degree by the start date and must be US citizens or non-citizen nationals (permanent residents) due to NIH funding requirements.  Applicants should send their curriculum vitae or NIH biosketch, a statement of research experience including short and long-term goals, a university-certified veterinary college transcript, and GRE scores (if available). They should request three professional or academic letters of reference.  The regular CVM graduate school deadline is December 1, with a rolling admission deadline when relevant.

If you are interested, please email cvmrtp@umn.edu to receive further information.