Wednesday, July 23, 2008
	Table of Contents 1. VIRMP Info Main Page 2. Forward 3. Introduction 4. Mechanics of the Matching Program 5. Matching Process - How It Really Works 6. Withdrawal Regulations 7. Internship Programs 8. Principles of the Selection Process 9. Foreign Graduate Applicant Information 10. Fees & How to Get Started Internship Programs   In 1998, the AAVC established an ad hoc committee to survey academic clinical programs regarding the essential elements of their internship programs. Discussion of this information was expanded further at the 1999 annual meetings of both the ACVIM and ACVS. While a broad range of opinions exists for the specific standards for the internship programs, there is general agreement on a subset of core elements that we believe may form the basis of guidelines for these programs. The matching program was created solely to centralize announcements for available training positions and to provide a centralized matching system that is equitable for both candidates and clinical programs. Participation in the matching program by clinics and institutions has always been on a voluntary basis. The AAVC is an association dedicated to promoting postgraduate clinical education, and therefore, does not regulate or certify those institutions or clinics that participate in the matching program.   The AAVC Internships Standards Committee has developed the following questions that may help applicants when evaluating programs of interest to them. Each participating institution or clinic is asked to respond to these questions. Applicants may want to consider these points when ranking internships that best fit their needs. The AAVC encourages applicants to research their selected programs thoroughly.   The disclosure below is on the second page of the program information when clicking on "View Program":   Internship Program Disclosure Form   1. Do your interns have primary case responsibility?   2. Do your interns have an assigned mentor?   3. Do your interns receive formal performance evaluations?   4. Do you conduct teaching rounds with your interns?   5. Are Interns permitted to attend Continuing Education courses?   6. Are your interns required to present formal seminars?   7. Do your interns participate in a journal club?   8. Do your interns have access to an in-house library?   9. Are your interns provided with a computer to use?   10. Do your interns perform surgery?   11. Does the practice have a 24-hour emergency care service?   12. What percentage of the internship does the intern spend on emergency duty?   13. Does the practice employ formally trained veterinary technicians?    14. Do your interns have access to the following equipment/technology, either on-site or outsourced?  Ultrasound  Ehocardiography CT Scan MRI Electrocardiograpy Endoscopy Bone Plating Equipment Blood Pressure Monitoring   While most internships are rotating and offer instruction in several disciplines, some internships only offer training in a single discipline. Applicants should be aware that some internships listed may be single discipline.