Internship - Rotating - Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

Ohio State University

Intern Survey Results

Positions: 9
Survey Responses: 7
Category: Small Animal Rotating
Program Dates: 6/20/2017 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: 3.1

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

    Mean: 3.1

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

    Mean: 4.4

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

    Mean: 4.1

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

    Mean: 3.9

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

    Mean: 2.9

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

    Mean: 3.7

  8. The internship met my learning objectives

    Mean: 3.7

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

    Mean: 3.3

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

    Mean: 3.4

  11. The average number of hours I worked per week

    Mean: 5.1

    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: $25,500

Benefits: The Ohio State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision. Interns are classified as full-time faculty members so are required to contribute 14% of their gross pay to a required state retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. Options for refunds and roll-overs of your retirement contributions are available within 90 days of the end of the internship program. Interns will be responsible for the costs associated with required background checks, fingerprinting and their Ohio veterinary licensure (current estimated cost $150-250).

Vacation: Interns may schedule up to 10 working days of vacation with the permission of the program director and applicable service chiefs. Interns may also schedule 5 additional days for residency job interviewing or conference attendance.

Is a contract required? Yes

Is a non-compete clause required? No

Is a State license required? Yes    If yes, what is the licensure fee? Estimated $150-250

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: 29,000
Average Daily No. Cases Presented to Hospital: 80-100
Average No. Cases Treated Daily as Outpatients: 60-80
Average No. of Inpatients Each Day: 20-40
Average No. Daily Surgeries Performed: 10-20
Average No. of Emergency Cases Seen Daily: 20-30

Number of Faculty/Clinicians in Direct Support of Program: 60
Number of Residents in Direct Support of Program: 28

Diplomates in Direct Support of Internship

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

Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians

In Direct Support of Program: 70
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. 90%
    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. 20%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to daytime primary emergency
  2. 20%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to overnight primary emergency
  3. 1%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
  4. 30%
    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

Rotating Internship in Medicine and Surgery Internship Disclosure FormDescription of Program: The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center is inviting applications for a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery. The start date for the 2017-2018 year will be June 20, 2017. Our hospital is fully staffed and equipped to provide service for all the small animal specialty services, which include: Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Interventional Radiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Otology, Neurology, Community Practice, Nutrition, Emergency and Critical Care, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Theriogenology, Radiation Oncology and Behavioral Medicine, as well as ancillary services (Clinical Pathology, Pathology, Microbiology). Our caseload is one of the largest academic caseloads in the country and is well suited for advanced clinical training.Objectives and Expectations: The internship program is designed to provide successful candidates with a broad learning experience in various areas of small animal medicine and surgery. The program is designed to prepare individuals for residency training programs, but graduates seeking advanced training and experience prior to beginning practice will also benefit. This is an intensive program that offers exposure to multiple areas of medicine and surgery. Enthusiasm for learning, collegiality, active participation and attention to patient care are expected during all rotations throughout the intern year. Clinical work is supplemented with seminars, rounds, and journal clubs. Interns are required to attend a twice-weekly class designed to improve skills and knowledge during the first 4 months of the internship. Interns must present one 50 minute case-related seminar to faculty and house staff, and one 50 minute morbidity and mortality rounds session to the intern class.Training: Primary duties during the program include diagnosis, treatment and care of patients; timely communication to client and referring veterinarian; instruction and supervision of senior veterinary students; and timely and thorough maintenance of patient medical records. Case management will be under the guidance of the senior members of the clinical service team. The program is scheduled in 2 week rotating blocks of Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Specialty Electives allowing rotation through a wide variety of available specialty services. Up to 12 weeks of specialty electives are available during the internship year. Emergency service will include primary receiving of cases during day, evening and weekend shifts with ECC resident and faculty on-site or on-call support. Interns on overnight emergency duty do not have clinical duties the following day.Selected candidates may be invited for a telephone interview after applications are reviewed.A certificate of achievement will be presented upon successful completion of the program. For further information, please see:http://vet.osu.edu/education/small-animal-medicine-and-surgery-internshipSpecific questions regarding the program may be directed to:Lynette K. Cole, DVM, MS, DACVDIntern Program Director[email protected]The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era Veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.