Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science -Combined Clinical Microbiology Residency

Washington State University

United States of America, Pullman

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Washington State University

United States of America , Pullman

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 70

Campuses

Pullman

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-Apr-2022

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Duration 6 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 44,627 / year

Next Intake 15-Apr-2022

Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science -Combined Clinical Microbiology Residency

About

The program's research and training programs are focused in the immunology, epidemiology and host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level of bacterial, parasitic, and viral infections of animals and humans. The academic research environment is enriched by integration of the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, the School of Molecular Biosciences, the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health (http://globalhealth.wsu.edu/), the Washington State University Animal Health Research Center and the USDA-ARS Animal Disease Research Unit. Dissertation research is carried out under the direction of a highly collaborative research faculty internationally recognized for infectious disease research and who are experienced in mentoring trainees within state-of-the-art laboratories funded by federal agencies including NIH, NSF, USAID, and USDA, non-profit research foundations such as The Wellcome Trust and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other federal, state, regional, and private institutions and organizations. The residency training occurs within the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL), a full service veterinary diagnostic laboratory staffed by faculty of the Departments of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology and Veterinary Clinical Sciences. WADDL has 3 primary facilities, a primary full service laboratory in Pullman, an Aquatic Health laboratory in Pullman and an Avian Health and Food Safety Laboratory branch in Puyallup. The laboratories are accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD), WADDL is one of 12 founding members of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network , and one of the 9 veterinary diagnostic laboratories that serve as a reference lab in the Laboratory Response Network for Bioterrorism. Specialized sections in aquaculture, bacteriology, molecular diagnostics, parasitology, serology, and virology ensures that residents develop a strong background in all aspects of clinical microbiology, including detection and diagnosis of emerging and zoonotic pathogens. Additional information about WADDL is available at http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts_waddl/ Training occurs under the direction of ACVM-certified microbiologists and is enriched by faculty with expertise in infectious diseases, including zoonotic agents and emerging pathogens. The rich and diverse case load provides direct experiential learning and is supported by specialized infectious diseases seminars. Overview of the Graduate Program: Training is tailored to the individual's background and career goals, with the proviso that a strong basic sciences foundation is indispensable in preparation for disease research. Core knowledge is advanced through regularly scheduled research seminars, special research seminar series, and through directed readings with the Graduate faculty. Mentored laboratory research is the most critical part of the training and the strength of our program. This is the primary mechanism by which the philosophy of research is imparted to new scientists. Together the major professor and graduate student trainee develop a directed course of research. Throughout the training period, all graduate students attend weekly research seminars where faculty and trainees present recent results. The goal of trainee participation in these seminars is exposure to critical analysis of data, experimental design and discussion of research significance. Trainees are expected to conduct original research leading to a significant contribution to knowledge in the trainee's area of emphasis and culminating in publication in leading international scientific journals. This publication is required for and constitutes the PhD dissertation. The final PhD examination is preceded by a public presentation of the research, attended by the faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows, followed by an oral examination.

All graduates will be able to:

Develop practical gross and microscopic pathology skills, including the skills needed to prepare for sitting the American College of Veterinary Pathologists board examination
Develop skills in comparative anatomic pathology and diagnostic medicine leading to the ability to judge the relative importance of laboratory findings, and summarize all diagnostic information into a concise and valuable report.
Develop written and verbal skills appropriate for communicating lesion descriptions and disease processes in a timely and professional manner appropriate for diagnostic and research laboratories.
Develop the work management skills necessary for competent, efficient completion of service, teaching and research responsibilities, often simultaneously.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

DVM (or equivalent professional degrees; e.g.VMD, BVSc, BVM)

English Program Requirements

7.0 IELTS Minimum score

550 TOEFL Minimum score

80 TOEFLI Minimum score

Letters of recommendation

Career

Academic, state and national laboratories, biotechnology companies.

Direector of Laboratory, Professor, Chief Scientist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 44,627

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

Gather Your Documents

Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

Your application for admission must include:

Official transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

Prepare Your Information

You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

Complete the Application and Submit Documents

To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]