Sara Childs-Sanford, DVM, MS, ACZM
Diplomate - American College of Zoological Medicine
Associate Professor, Section Chief of Wildlife Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences
Janet L. Swanson Wildlife HospitalCornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
930 Campus Road, Box 33
Ithaca, NY 14853
Email: sec15@cornell.edu
Profile
Research/Clinical Interests
- Dr. Childs-Sanford's research interests focus on identification and description of nutrition-related disease in captive non-domestic animals, with the development of recommendations for monitoring, treatment and prevention.
- Clinically, she is interested in relevant research in hospitalized wildlife patients designed to shorten hospitalization times, improve outcomes, and maximize release-ability.
Education
- 2005: University of Maryland, MS in Animal and Avian Sciences
- 2002-2005: Cornell University, Residency in Wildlife Zoological Medicine
- 1999-2000: Regional Veterinary Referral Center, VA, Internship
- 1999: Cornell University, DVM
- 1995: Hamilton College, BA
Awards and Honors
- 2000: JC Penney Golden Rule Community Service Award - Washington, DC
- 1999: Gary Bolton Memorial Cardiology Award - Cornell University
- 1999: E.L. Stubbs Award in Avian Medicine - Cornell University
- 1998: P. Philip Levine Prize in Avian Medicine - Cornell University
- 1995: Graduation with Honors in Biology - Hamilton College
- 1994: Renwick Award in Biology - Hamilton College
Professional/Academic Affiliations
- American College of Zoological Medicine
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Wildlife Disease Association
- Association of Avian Veterinarians
- Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
- Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society
- New York State Wildlife Rehabilitator Council