The Ophthalmology Service, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis is announcing a 3-year residency in Comparative Ophthalmology to begin 1 August 2008. The application deadline is 9 November 2007. Following review of all applications, a selected number of applicants will be invited for interview by 16 November 2007. Individual interviews will be scheduled at the University of California-Davis from 26 November through 14 December 2007.  The successful candidate will be offered the position by 17 December 2007.

Interested individuals should submit:

1.    A personal statement describing background, reasons for applying for the residency, and career goals.

2.    Curriculum vitae

3.    Three to five letters of recommendation from faculty members or practitioners.  These letters should address aptitude and performance in intellectual and creative pursuits pertinent to scientific research, knowledge of veterinary medicine, clinical skills, ability to apply knowledge in a clinical situation, and ability to communicate and work with others.

4.    Official transcripts (including grade point average) from all post secondary institutions attended, and class rank from veterinary school. An official English translation of these must be included if they are not in English.

5.    The applications must be received at the University of California-Davis no later than 9 November 2007. Late applications will not be reviewed.  They should be addressed to: Resident Affairs Coordinator, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Room 2013, University of California, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8747.

Questions regarding the residency application process can be directed to Steve Hollingsworth, DVM, at srhollingsworth@ucdavis.edu.