Fellowships
Overview
The Section on Comparative Medicine offers clinical residency programs in Veterinary Pathology, Laboratory Animal Medicine, and Nonhuman Primates, as well as research fellowships in Comparative Medicine.
Contact Dr. Nancy Kock for more information. Dr. Michael Adams is the director of the training programs.
An NIH Training Grant has existed at Wake Forest University since 1959 to support post-DVM training in Comparative Medicine, and the section continues to offer several programs that provide the professional and clinical experience needed to pursue a career in academic or industry research.
For its facilities and its expert faculty, the training environment takes advantage of the WFU Primate Center (formerly called the Comparative Medicine Clinical Research Center or CMCRC), a specialized facility founded in 1989, as well as the institution's Animal Resources Program.
Research Fellowships
These 3-year, NIH-supported positions include formal instruction, research, and professional mentorship. They are open to US citizens who have graduated from AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
Comparative Medicine Research Fellows
*concurrently in MacPath PhD program
** ARP staff
Other Training Opportunities
Summer Fellowships
First- or second-year students from AVMA-accredited veterinary schools may apply for these fellowships, which require at least 8 weeks in the department. The program is open to up to 6 students per summer and provides research training using animal models of human disease.
Externships and Independent Study
These programs provide an introduction to veterinary pathology, laboratory animal medicine, or comparative medicine, and last for 1 to 4 weeks. They allow for close work with a faculty mentor to explore a topic of mutual interest.
Eligibility
Research fellows must be US citizens and possess a DVM from a US-accredited institution. Externships and independent study programs are open to veterinary students and veterinarians.
Faculty
The faculty of the Comparative Medicine Training Programs are affiliated with the institution's Animal Resources Program.
Tuition/Stipends
Stipends and tuition for fellows are covered by the training program. Salary for residents is covered by the Animal Resources Program. Funding is not available for externships or independent study programs.
