Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Cornell offers both a Residency in Anatomic Pathology and, in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society, a Residency in Zoo Pathology.

Residency training is a three year program designed to prepare competitively selected veterinarians for careers in veterinary diagnostic pathology, industrial and pharmaceutical pathology, comparative pathology or to provide a foundation for graduate studies leading to a career in biomedical research. Rigorous training, in either anatomic pathology or zoo pathology, consists of rotational exposure to extensive case material available through the necropsy and surgical pathology services. The trainee develops skills in recognition and description of lesions, formulation of morphologic diagnoses, correlation of functional changes with tissue structural alterations and an understanding of the pathogenesis of lesions, providing a sound conceptual approach to understanding the pathologic expression of a wide variety of disease processes in common animal species. This training schedule is supplemented by slide seminars, lectures, rounds, diagnostic journal clubs, tutorials and rotation through specialty service laboratories. Pathologists with expertise in contemporary biomedical technologies and murine biology enhance the training experience of residents.

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The International Student/Scholar's Office has determined that a single student needs a stipend of $1,100/month; a married couple $1,650/month, plus $275/month per child. In addition, it is required that all visitors show an additional $1,000 to cover adjustment costs. Between $60 and $200/month is needed for health insurance. University housing is available to a limited number of single students and student families.

Ithaca, New York, home of Cornell University, is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, about 250 miles from New York City. The spectacular natural beauty of this area is characterized by gorges, valleys, lakes streams, waterfalls, and rolling farmland.

Cornell is an internationally known research university consisting of thirteen colleges. Founded in 1865, Cornell is the youngest member of the Ivy League and is New York State's land-grant institution. Cornell faculty members are leaders in their fields, and many have been honored as Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and members of the National Academy of Sciences. Currently there are approximately 12,900 undergraduates, 4,500 graduate students and 1,800 professional students on campus.