Rotating Internship

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Intern Survey Results

Positions: 12
Survey Responses: 6
Category: Small Animal Rotating
Program Dates: 7/1/2017 to 6/30/2018

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: 4.2

  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: 4.3

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

    Mean: 5.0

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

    Mean: 4.3

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

    Mean: 4.2

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

    Mean: 3.8

  8. The internship met my learning objectives

    Mean: 4.2

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

    Mean: 4.2

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

    Mean: 4.0

  11. The average number of hours I worked per week

    Mean: 4.2

    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: $26,500

Benefits: Health and professional liability insurance is included. Group life insurance; paid parking near hospital.

Vacation: One week vacation is provided.

Is a contract required? Yes

Is a non-compete clause required? No

Is a State license required? No

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: 30,673
Average Daily No. Cases Presented to Hospital: 84
Average No. Cases Treated Daily as Outpatients: 68
Average No. of Inpatients Each Day: 15
Average No. Daily Surgeries Performed: 5
Average No. of Emergency Cases Seen Daily: 30

Number of Faculty/Clinicians in Direct Support of Program: 60
Number of Residents in Direct Support of Program: 50

Diplomates in Direct Support of Internship

Full Time Part Time/Consultant Full Time Part Time/Consultant
ABVP 1 ACT
ACVAA 1 ACVD 3 1
ACVCP 3 ACVN 1
ACVO 3 2 ACVR 2 3
ACVS 7 1 ACZM
AVDC 2 ACVECC 11
ACVIM/CARD 2 0 ACVIM/INTMED 12
ACVIM/NEUR 2 1 ACVIM/ONC 3
ACVB ABVT
ACLAM ACPV
ACVM ACVP 5
ACVPM ACVIM/LA
ACVR/ONC 1 ACVSMR

Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians

In Direct Support of Program: 85
Assigned to the Emergency Service per shift: 3
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. 95%
    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. 17%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to daytime primary emergency
  2. 11%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to overnight primary emergency
  3. 8%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
  4. 13%
    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 Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (MJR-VHUP) is located on the main campus of the university, in west Philadelphia. Because of its location in a major urban area, there is a large case load. Our well-established 24 hour emergency service allows interns to experience a diverse caseload from simple emergencies to complex referral cases. All specialty services are well represented and work together in a collegial atmosphere. The staff of MJR-VHUP consists of approximately 120 veterinarians (including 12 interns and approximately 50 residents). MJR-VHUP and the School of Veterinary Medicine are part of a very large biomedical complex that includes the oldest medical school in the USA. The Veterinary School library is within the building, and the Medical School and Dental School libraries are located within two blocks.The 12-month internship program includes supervised rotations in Medicine, Soft-Tissue Surgery, Orthopedics, Emergency Service (includes overnight supervision), Primary Care, Oncology, and Intensive Care Unit, as well as rotations in which the intern can select among Anesthesia, Cardiology, Clinical Pathology, Dermatology, Dentistry, Exotic Companion Animal Medicine/Surgery, Medical Genetics/Pediatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Radiation Oncology and Radiology. Duties include diagnosis, treatment and care of clinical cases and related communications, and instruction and supervision of veterinary students. Clinical work is supplemented with daily rounds, an intern seminar series, other seminars, journal club discussions and other learning opportunities. Night and weekend duties are assigned on a rotating basis. One week of vacation is provided; in addition, interns are scheduled so as to be free for either the Christmas or the New Year half of the University Holiday period. Health and professional liability insurance benefits are included. The intern must be able to work in the hospital on all days and times of the week. A Pennsylvania veterinary license is not required for an internship at MJR-VHUP.Rental housing is readily available within walking distance of MJR-VHUP. Parking for interns is provided in an adjacent multi-story parking garage. In addition to the rich cultural life available on campus (including professional theater, concert hall, and many restaurants), Philadelphia (metropolitan area population of 1.5 million) has much to offer with its cultural diversity, active arts scene, excellent restaurants, concert halls, night clubs and sports events. Mid-Atlantic beaches and the Pocono Mountains are available for recreation nearby. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment.Interested applicants seeking additional information beyond that available in this program description can email Tory Cramer at [email protected].