Small Animal Rotating Internship in Medicine and Surgery
BluePearl Specialty + Pet Hospital - New York
Intern Survey Results
Positions: 20
Survey Responses: 5
Category: Small Animal Rotating
Program Dates: 6/16/2016 to 7/1/2017
Responses except for Question 11
- Strongly Disagree
- Disagree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Agree
- Strongly Agree
Questions
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The internship met the program description as provided in the VIRMP
Mean: 4.0
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The time spent on emergency duty matched the program description
Mean: 3.0
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I received an orientation to the work environment and job requirements at the start of the internship
Mean: 4.0
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I was provided with supervision and opportunity to consult with other doctors at the institution/practice regarding patient care
Mean: 4.4
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Rounds, journal clubs, or other educational opportunities were regularly available during the internship
Mean: 3.2
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Adequate opportunity to study and prepare for clinical cases was provided
Mean: 2.4
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I was satisfied with the clinical training opportunities provided during the internship
Mean: 3.8
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The internship met my learning objectives
Mean: 3.6
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I was treated in a professional manner by staff and other doctors
Mean: 3.6
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I would recommend this internship program to a friend or colleague
Mean: 3.2
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The average number of hours I worked per week
Mean: 4.6
- Less than 40 hours
- 40-49 hours
- 50-59 hours
- 60-69 hours
- 70-79 hours
- Greater than 80 hours
Program Being Evaluated Follows
Employment Information
Salary: $37,000 annually
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation: None.
Benefits: Uniform allowance, 10 days paid time off, including sick days; professional liability insurance (PLIT) including license defense protection (AVMA membership required), VIN membership; and BluePearl health, dental and eye insurance plans. New York City and State VMA/VMS membership is provided.
Vacation: 10 days paid time off
Is a contract required? Yes
Is a non-compete clause required? Yes If yes, what is the time and distance? Restricted from employment at another referral or emergency hospital in Brooklyn, Manhattan or Queens; for a period of 2 years after program completion. Graduates of our program are encouraged to remain in our area in any general/primary practice, or in a residency or specialty internship. The above-listed borough restriction does not apply for general/primary practice, residencies or specialty internships.
Is a State license required? Yes If yes, what is the licensure fee? $372.00 (3 year license)
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: 52000
Average Daily No. Cases Presented to Hospital: 145
Average No. Cases Treated Daily as Outpatients: 93
Average No. of Inpatients Each Day: 44
Average No. Daily Surgeries Performed: 20
Average No. of Emergency Cases Seen Daily: 55
Number of Faculty/Clinicians in Direct Support of Program: 52
Number of Residents in Direct Support of Program: 3
Diplomates in Direct Support of Internship
Full Time | Part Time/Consultant | Full Time | Part Time/Consultant | ||
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ABVP | ACT | ||||
ACVAA | ACVD | 2 | |||
ACVCP | ACVN | ||||
ACVO | 3 | ACVR | 2 | ||
ACVS | 5 | ACZM | |||
AVDC | 1 | ACVECC | 4 | ||
ACVIM/CARD | 2 | ACVIM/INTMED | 8 | ||
ACVIM/NEUR | 1 | ACVIM/ONC | 3 | ||
ACVB | ABVT | ||||
ACLAM | ACPV | ||||
ACVM | ACVP | ||||
ACVPM | ACVIM/LA | ||||
ACVR/ONC | 1 | ACVSMR |
Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians
In Direct Support of Program: 110
Assigned to the Emergency Service per shift: 10
Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per shift: 7
Other Personnel of Note
In addition to the above-listed specialists, we have the following residency-trained veterinarians, in the process of becoming board-certified: Critical Care (1), Neurology (1) and Surgery (1). We also anticipate having 3 Critical Care residents during 2015-2016. Full-time senior emergency service clinicians: 18. BluePearl Veterinary Partners New York employs over 300 team-members, including our specialists, senior emergency clinicians, residents, interns, managers, supervisors, licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and client care coordinators.Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
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Yes NoDoes the intern have primary case care responsibility for first-opinion and emergency/critical care cases?
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Yes NoIs the intern the primary surgeon on a broad range of elective and entry-level procedures?
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Yes NoDoes the intern have primary case care responsibility for complex cases with supervision by a boarded specialist?
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Yes NoAre patient rounds held daily with a boarded specialist in attendance?
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100%What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised?
Didactic Training
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Yes NoAre teaching rounds held weekly?
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Yes NoDoes the intern deliver a professional presentation or seminar to senior clinicians and peers?
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Yes NoDoes the intern have an opportunity to attend a professional meeting?
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Yes NoIs financial support provided to attend a professional meeting?
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Yes NoIs the intern required to complete/submit a publication?
Facilities
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Yes NoDoes the intern have access to current medical textbooks?
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Yes NoIs a computer with internet access provided?
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Yes NoDoes the intern have access to search engines for scientific literature and online journals?
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Yes NoDoes the primary hospital have an intensive care unit?
Equipment
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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
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11%Percentage of program intern is assigned to daytime primary emergency
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13%Percentage of program intern is assigned to overnight primary emergency
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24%Percentage of program intern is assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
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11%Percentage of program intern is provided elective time
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0%Percentage of program intern is required to work at a secondary (satellite) clinic
Orientation/Supervision/Mentoring
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Yes NoIs a formal orientation program required?
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Yes NoDoes the intern have a mentor who is a veterinarian in the practice?
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Yes NoAre written performance evaluations provided?
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Yes NoIs an internship orientation manual provided?