Intern Training Program

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine

Intern Survey Results

Positions: 7
Survey Responses: 3
Category: Small Animal Rotating
Program Dates: 6/13/2016 to 6/18/2017

Responses except for Question 11

  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree or disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly Agree

Questions

  1. The internship met the program description as provided in the VIRMP

    Mean: 4.7

  2. The time spent on emergency duty matched the program description

    Mean: 4.7

  3. I received an orientation to the work environment and job requirements at the start of the internship

    Mean: 4.7

  4. I was provided with supervision and opportunity to consult with other doctors at the institution/practice regarding patient care

    Mean: 4.7

  5. Rounds, journal clubs, or other educational opportunities were regularly available during the internship

    Mean: 4.7

  6. Adequate opportunity to study and prepare for clinical cases was provided

    Mean: 4.0

  7. I was satisfied with the clinical training opportunities provided during the internship

    Mean: 4.3

  8. The internship met my learning objectives

    Mean: 4.3

  9. I was treated in a professional manner by staff and other doctors

    Mean: 4.0

  10. I would recommend this internship program to a friend or colleague

    Mean: 4.3

  11. The average number of hours I worked per week

    Mean: 4.7

    1. Less than 40 hours
    2. 40-49 hours
    3. 50-59 hours
    4. 60-69 hours
    5. 70-79 hours
    6. Greater than 80 hours

Program Being Evaluated Follows

Employment Information

Salary: $25,300

Benefits: 5 days of sick leave annually, non-accumulative. For health insurance and other benefits, see http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-emp/grad.aspx

Vacation: 10 days of vacation, non-accumulative, 5 professional days.

Is a contract required? No

Is a non-compete clause required? No

Is a State license required? Yes    If yes, what is the licensure fee? Refer to: http://drl.wi.gov/

Is a DEA license required? No

Is USDA accreditation required? No

Caseload

The following information represents the average of cases in direct support of this program

Total No. Annual Cases: 22,626
Average Daily No. Cases Presented to Hospital: 87
Average No. Cases Treated Daily as Outpatients: 75
Average No. of Inpatients Each Day: 21
Average No. Daily Surgeries Performed: 5
Average No. of Emergency Cases Seen Daily: 11

Number of Faculty/Clinicians in Direct Support of Program: 56
Number of Residents in Direct Support of Program: 41

Diplomates in Direct Support of Internship

Full Time Part Time/Consultant Full Time Part Time/Consultant
ABVP 1 ACT 2
ACVAA 4 ACVD 2
ACVCP 3 ACVN 0
ACVO 3 ACVR 4
ACVS 7 ACZM 2
AVDC 2 ACVECC 3
ACVIM/CARD 2 ACVIM/INTMED 6
ACVIM/NEUR 3 ACVIM/ONC 5
ACVB 0 ABVT 0
ACLAM 0 ACPV 0
ACVM 0 ACVP 6
ACVPM 0 ACVIM/LA 0
ACVR/ONC 2 ACVSMR

Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians

In Direct Support of Program: 30
Assigned to the Emergency Service per shift: 2
Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per shift: 2

Clinical Experience and Responsibilities

  1. Yes No
    Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for first-opinion and emergency/critical care cases?
  2. Yes No
    Is the intern the primary surgeon on a broad range of elective and entry-level procedures?
  3. Yes No
    Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for complex cases with supervision by a boarded specialist?
  4. Yes No
    Are patient rounds held daily with a boarded specialist in attendance?
  5. 80%
    What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised?

Didactic Training

  1. Yes No
    Are teaching rounds held weekly?
  2. Yes No
    Does the intern deliver a professional presentation or seminar to senior clinicians and peers?
  3. Yes No
    Does the intern have an opportunity to attend a professional meeting?
  4. Yes No
    Is financial support provided to attend a professional meeting?
  5. Yes No
    Is the intern required to complete/submit a publication?

Facilities

  1. Yes No
    Does the intern have access to current medical textbooks?
  2. Yes No
    Is a computer with internet access provided?
  3. Yes No
    Does the intern have access to search engines for scientific literature and online journals?
  4. Yes No
    Does the primary hospital have an intensive care unit?

Equipment

  1. Do interns have access to the following equipment/technology, either on-site or outsourced?
    • Ultrasonography
    • Electrocardiography
    • Blood Pressure Monitoring
    • Echocardiography
    • Endoscopy
    • CT Scan
    • Bone Plating Equipment
    • MRI
    • Digital Radiography
    • Laparoscopy
    • Arthroscopy
    • Basic clinical laboratory equipment
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Blood Gas Analysis
    • Diagnostic Laboratory
    • Physical Therapy

Scheduling

These percentages may not be cumulative

  1. 24%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to daytime primary emergency
  2. 17%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to overnight primary emergency
  3. 0%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
  4. 15%
    Percentage of program intern is provided elective time
  5. 0%
    Percentage of program intern is required to work at a secondary (satellite) clinic

Orientation/Supervision/Mentoring

  1. Yes No
    Is a formal orientation program required?
  2. Yes No
    Does the intern have a mentor who is a veterinarian in the practice?
  3. Yes No
    Are written performance evaluations provided?
  4. Yes No
    Is an internship orientation manual provided?

Additional Information about Program

The objectives of the 12 month Intern Training Program are to provide the Intern with knowledge and experience in all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery at University of WI Veterinary Care (UWVC). Elective rotations will also be incorporated into the program.This internship is intended to provide 8-10 weeks of mentored training in emergency medicine, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, as well as 8-10 weeks of overnight emergency duty. There will be a minimum of 2 weeks spent in cardiology, neurology, radiology, and orthopedic surgery. Special species comprise 8-10% of the emergency caseload. The program includes a special species core training program which occurs in the first 30 days. Elective options include dentistry, dermatology, special species, physical therapy, radiation therapy, ophthalmology, anesthesia, primary care, clinical pathology, oncology, research or out rotations.The Interns are supervised by an Intern Committee. Performance evaluations will be conducted by the Intern Committee every 4 months. Evaluation of performance will address degree of medical and surgical knowledge, problem solving abilities, communication and technical skills, and adequacy of participation in clinical activities. Input on evaluations is invited from other clinicians and faculty with whom the Interns have interacted.The duties of the intern will include, but not be limited to the following:1. Evaluation and care of UWVC patients.a. Specifically, this will involve client communication regarding the nature of their pet’s illness as well as diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations. Thus, client communication skills will be an important part of this position.b. The Intern will have primary case responsibility of clinical cases while on their core rotations. The Intern will always work as a member of a clinical team under the guidance of either the senior faculty or resident(s) on duty.c. The goals of these duties are to improve the Intern’s communication skills, their technical and diagnostic capabilities and to build their knowledge base in small animal medicine and surgery.2. Clinical instruction of professional students in the VMTH.a. The Intern will have daily exposure to senior veterinary students. The expectation is that the Intern will participate in daily rounds with the students and that they work with senior veterinary students in the care of their patients.b. The goal of this duty is to expand and solidify their knowledge base and to enhance the Intern’s teaching skills.3. Laboratory instruction of first, second and third year veterinary students.a. The Intern may be asked to participate in Physical Examination Skills laboratories for the first, second or third year veterinary students.b. The goal of this duty is to enhance the Intern’s teaching skills and to solidify the Intern’s knowledge base.4. Participation in the weekly didactic training opportunities including, but not limited to: Intern didactic rounds, resident seminar (ACVIM) series, radiograph review rounds, and journal club (with Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology or Surgery). a. The goals of these duties are: to provide structured didactic learning in an interactive, challenging but supportive environment; to improve their presentation skills; and to enhance their understanding of team building and the importance of communication within a large team.5. Completion of an intern research project is strongly encourageda. A one to two page summary of the intern project needs to be submitted to the Chair of the Intern Committee within three weeks of the start date.b. Presentations of project at SVM Research Poster Day in Aprilc. Presentation of a 20 minute summary of the project at end of year on Wednesday Seminard. Summary of project in a format suitable for publicationApplications or questions regarding the program can be sent to:Dr. Karen Moriello2015 Linden DrMadison, WI 53706[email protected]For a list of current interns, refer to: http://uwveterinarycare.wisc.edu/about-uwvc/our-team/residentsinterns/