Residency in Clinical Pathology
The clinical pathology residency is a three year program designed to give advanced training in veterinary clinical pathology and laboratory medicine. Residents are trained under the close guidance of four board-certified clinical pathologists. We have two primary objectives for our training program. The first objective is to train residents to be outstanding clinical pathologists who are well-versed in all aspects of clinical pathology (hematopathology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, laboratory management, and applied clinical pathology research). The second objective is to inspire and encourage trainees to become academic clinical pathologists who will contribute to the advancement and future of veterinary clinical pathology. As a result of this training, residents are well prepared for the board certification examination in clinical pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). Throughout this process, we strive to maintain a fun and cooperative learning environment that encourages scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and spirited debate.
Program
During the training program, the resident will attain skills in the different disciplines of clinical pathology through:
- Diagnostic service duties
- Teaching within the veterinary curriculum and continuing education programs
- Hypothesis-driven applied clinical pathology research
- A variety of structured activities, seminars, and rounds within the clinical pathology lab and the College of Veterinary Medicine
Additional information on these major areas of study during the residency is given below. A more detailed description of the residency program at Cornell can be found in the Residency Training Guidelines. We follow training guidelines endorsed by the American Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP).
Faculty
Erica Behling-Kelly, Associate Professor; Laboratory Director
Ashleigh Newman, Assistant Clinical Professor; Internship Coordinator
Tracy Stokol, Professor
Julie Webb, Assistant Clinical Professor; Residency Coordinator
Clinical Pathology Team
In addition to faculty and residents, the clinical pathology team consists of a laboratory manager, eight to ten medical technologists, and two to three administrative assistants. We all work together as a team to provide excellent service to our clients while maintaining a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.
The clinical pathology residency is highlighted in the College of Veterinary Medicine's February 2011 edition of 'Scopes magazine.
American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology
A nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to the promotion of scientific advancement, education, and standards in veterinary laboratory medicine.
eClinPath Diagnostic Challenge
Cases seen by Cornell University’s Clinical Pathology Laboratory; test yourself with the questions and photomicrographs and make your own diagnosis!

American College of Veterinary Pathologists
Fostering excellence in veterinary pathology, to protect and improve animal, human and environmental health for the betterment of society, since 1949.