Postgraduate Certificate Studentships (Clinical Internship) in Equine Studies
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham and Oakham Veterinary Hospital has developed an exciting 12 month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) programme for early career veterinary surgeons interested in developing their clinical skills in equine studies combining clinical training with a formal qualification.
Two scholarships are available beginning in September 2019 and February 2020. Both positions will be suitable for recent graduates or students currently in their final year.
The internships will be based at Oakham Veterinary Hospital, a clinical associate practice of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, where students have an opportunity to experience both first opinion and referral cases during their final year rotations. A team of seven practice veterinary surgeons is assisted by University staff specialising in equine medicine and equine surgery. The hospital provides a diverse case load to support clinical training supported by excellent clinical facilities. Clinical training will be provided in areas such as in-patient care, poor performance examination, diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia. The scholar will be expected to complement the teaching of University of Nottingham veterinary undergraduates.
Each position is offered for twelve months subject to satisfactory progress. Accommodation is provided consisting of a large two-bedroom flat situated on-site shared with the second intern, together with a stipend.
Eligibility
Applicants from outside the UK/EU/EAA will not be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English must present evidence of having achieved an IELTS score of at least 7.5 (with a minimum of 7.0 in each component) alongside initial expression of interest. Graduates must have completed at least 26 weeks of clinical training outside their university. This may include clinical EMS, student externships or post graduate employment.
Application process
Further details can be found at https://www.oakhamvethospital.co.uk/equine-staff/equine-internship-program
Expressions of interest comprising a CV and covering letter should be sent to dawn.wright@oakhamvethospital.co.uk
Applications will remain open until the positions become filled, however expressions of interest will not be considered after 11th January 2019
Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Mark Bowen (mark.bowen@nottingham.ac.uk).