Required qualifications are a DVM, VMD, or equivalent foreign degree and completion of a 1-year rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery.

A 3-year AVDC approved training program in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery is available. This program is designed to provide in depth training in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery and its supporting disciplines. Although the majority of dentistry and oral surgery cases involve dogs and cats, it is expected that the resident will become familiar with and provide dental services in all species including equine dentistry, and other large domestic animals.. The resident will spend approximately 80% of the time in clinical duties and teaching veterinary medical students in the dental service, and approximately 20% of the time participating in rounds, seminars, publications, presentations, research, didactic teaching, preparation for AVDC board eligibility, and other forms of training which may include time spent at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Rotations in anesthesia, radiology, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery will be included in the program. This program is not participating in the VIRMP (Veterinary Intern and Residency Matching Program).

Applications must be received by December 31, 2008. The successful applicant will be notified on or before April 1, 2009 with a start date July 13, 2009.

Materials required as part of the application file are
1) a letter stating career goals and reasons for applying to this program,
2) a Curriculum Vitae,
3) university transcripts from DVM program, and
4) three letters of reference from individuals with direct knowledge of interpersonal skills and clinical skills and aptitude.

Letters of reference, official university transcripts, and requests for more information about this program must be sent to Dr. Gary Goldstein, University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, 1352 Gortner Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108; phone: 612-625-1781; e-mail: golds034@umn.edu.

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