CLINICAL SCHOLAR TRAINING PROGRAMME
Combined 4-year Residency and Masters Programme in Equine Internal Medicine
The University of Glasgow is pleased to offer a joint Residency and Master’s Degree by research programme in equine internal medicine. Graduates in veterinary medicine, who have completed at least two years in general practice or a one year rotating internship, are invited to apply for this training post. Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. Candidates will be expected to sit board-certification examinations of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine in 2023 and to undertake a Master`s degree by research in the field of respiratory problems of working equids. Clinical training will be primarily at the Weipers Centre Equine Hospital, Glasgow but with support for additional externships in specialised areas of medicine, providing a fantastic learning opportunity. The training programme requires participation in the clinical services of the hospital and includes small-group teaching of veterinary students. Clinical supervision and training will be provided primarily by Drs David Sutton and Claire Dixon. The Weipers Centre also has 3 specialist surgeons on staff to support further training requirements. Scholarships are renewed annually, subject to satisfactory progress. Initial stipend will be £19,815 (PAYE exempt), rising to £21,405 by the fourth year. An additional £1,500 per annum is available for attendance at conference(s), examination fees and externship costs.
The proposed start date for this position is September 2019, with interviews for shortlisted candidates held at the end of June.
Informal enquiries prior to application are encouraged, and should be made to Dr David Sutton (Glasgow) david.sutton@glasgow.ac.uk or Claire Dixon claire.dixon@glasgow.ac.uk
Further particulars are available on the web:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ vet/abouttheschool/currentvacancies/ or on request from Mrs Marie Henderson, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Bearsden Road, Glasgow, G61 1QH; Tel: 0141-330 5814; Marie.Henderson@glasgow.ac.uk
Applications should be made at:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/study/applyonline/?CAREER=PGR&PLAN_CODES=ZY49-7316
Please ensure you include a CV and letter of intent as part of the application process.
Closing date for applications: 9 June 2019
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