Traditional Residency Training Program in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Colorado State University

Are you passionate about equine lameness, rehabilitation and performance? Do you want to advance your clinical skills while also furthering your scientific and research interests?  If so, we encourage you to apply to be part of our team!

A traditional 3-year residency in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation is being offered by the Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University. The goal of the residency is to expose the individual to all facets of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation in order to qualify for board certification in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.  In addition to partaking in a strong clinical caseload, the resident will participate in clinical teaching of students, rounds and seminar presentation to peer groups, development of research projects and coursework leading to a Master’s degree in the Department of Clinical Sciences.  The majority of the clinical training will be spent participating in the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of performance horses in the Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service at Colorado State University.  The residency training program will begin mid-July in 2024 and last for 3 years in duration.

Alternative Residency Training Program in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Colorado State University

Are you passionate about equine lameness, rehabilitation and performance?  Do you want to hone your clinical and research skills while being part of a hard-working and dynamic team?  Do you want the best of both worlds working in private practice and academia?  If so, this residency is for you!

A 3-year residency in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation is being offered by the Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University. This unique opportunity will involve a partnership between Equine Sports Medicine LLC, a private practice based out of Pilot Point, Texas and Colorado State University. Two thirds of the clinical training will be spent out of state with the Equine Sports Medicine Practice with the remainder occurring at CSU.  The didactic requirement of this program will occur mainly at Colorado State University.

The goal of the residency is to expose the individual to all facets of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation in order to qualify for board certification in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.  In addition to a strong clinical caseload, the resident will participate in clinical teaching of students, rounds and seminar presentation to peer groups, development of research projects and coursework leading to a Master’s degree in the Department of Clinical Sciences. The residency training program will begin mid-July in 2024 and last for 3 years in duration. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit Equine Sports Medicine, LLC in person and can set up onsite interviews by emailing Dr. Josh Donnell at josh@equine-sportsmedicine.com

The application deadline is November 3, 2023, 11:59pm mountain standard time.  Late applications will not be accepted. PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO:  melissa.king@colostate.edu

Prerequisites include:

1. DVM degree or equivalent
2. Completion of at least a one year equine internship in medicine and surgery or private practice equivalent
3. Eligibility for admission to the graduate school at Colorado State University

The applicant should send the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• A letter of intent that states why a sports medicine and rehabilitation residency program is desired and how it will help the applicant to achieve future career goals
• Transcript of grades including documentation of graduation
• Three letters of recommendation from persons that are familiar with the applicant's qualifications

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Colorado State University Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

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