Instructor/Resident-Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a four-year residency in Comparative Ophthalmology.

The residency provides advanced training in diagnosing, treating, and preventing ophthalmic diseases in small and large animals. It prepares residents for ABVO board certification while strengthening clinical, teaching, and research skills. Residents gain broad experience in patient care, student instruction, and conducting publishable research. The goal of the program is to develop evidence-based clinicians ready for careers in academic or private ophthalmology practice. No additional degree is awarded.

The successful candidate will contribute to the clinical, teaching, and research missions of the Ophthalmology service at MSU under the supervision of five faculty ophthalmologists, alongside two residents and two VOTS nurses. The service handles a diverse small and large animal caseload, with opportunities to work with exotic and zoo species. Equipped with a state-of-the-art diagnostic suite featuring advanced imaging and diagnostic modalities, the Ophthalmology service operates within the modern MSU Veterinary Medical Center facilities, including dedicated technical support and specialized examination and surgical suites.

Residents participate in regular house officer seminars, journal and book clubs, and case rounds. They present seminars annually on topics of their choice. While on clinical service, residents take an active role in student teaching and assessment and may assist in pre-clinical laboratories. Additional opportunities for didactic teaching are available.

Research productivity is supported and expected throughout the residency. Residents must complete at least two first-author manuscript to fulfill program requirements, promoting literature engagement and writing experience. Each resident is assigned a faculty mentor who provides guidance on clinical, research, and seminar activities for the duration of the program.

Appointments are annual and renewed based on satisfactory progress until program completion. Residents receive performance evaluations at least twice yearly, with additional reviews as needed. Assessments cover clinical and teaching performance, research productivity, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and adherence to hospital policies.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal -Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a one-year internship or equivalent clinical experience is required.
• Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or those eligible for a TN visa from Mexico or Canada.

Applicants may but are not required to visit MSU as part of the application. For selected candidates, a Zoom interview may be a part of the application/selection process.

Required Application Materials

Application materials:

1. Personal statement

Submit a one-page personal statement in PDF format addressing your residency expectations and future professional goals. Include your anticipated contributions to the MSU ophthalmology service, highlighting relevant life experiences, background, activities, or unique characteristics that would meaningfully enhance the program.

2. Curriculum vitae
3. Three letters of reference sent directly from reference.

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