The objectives of this program are to provide graduate veterinarians with advanced clinical education and research experience in accord with the requirements for an anesthesiology residency as defined by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists (ACVA). Candidates must have completed a one-year rotating internship or equivalent as required by the ACVA.
The Faculty Committee on House Officer Programs oversees all residency programs at the College. Administration of the Anesthesiology Program, assignment of clinic duty, and coordination of course work will be done by the residency training supervisor. The anesthesiology residency is a three year program. At all times, the resident(s) will be under the guidance of the senior faculty and will be expected to participate in all aspects of the professional program.
Twelve days (exclusive of weekends) of paid vacation are provided for each twelve months of training. There are also 10 paid holidays each year. Each resident will have a committee to supervise the clinical program and guide their investigative activities. All residents will be expected to complete a research project in accordance with ACVA requirements.
Clinical training in this program will be accomplished by directly providing anesthesia services to patients in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Small and Large Animal Hospitals). Training will also include participation in after hour emergency duties as well as student educational laboratories with the CVM. Residents will participate in weekly topic discussions and journal clubs.
The Anesthesiology Residency at NCSU follows the guidelines for training as determined by the ACVA and will prepare the candidate for successful certification by the ACVA. Trainees will complete the programs with the following:
Ability to anesthetize a wide variety of species with a wide variety of medical/surgical issues
Thorough understanding of:
Anesthesia Theory
Anesthesia equipment
Anesthesia drugs
Comparative anatomy and physiology of a variety of species
Pain pathways and analgesia therapy
Current anesthesia literature
The director of the training program is Lysa Pam Posner, DVM, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists (DACVA). Other board certified members of the training program include Cliff Swanson, DVM, MS, DACVA, Nigel Campbell BVetMed, PhD, DACVIM, DACVA, MRCVS; Makoto Asakawa BVSc, DACVA.
The Anesthesiology Section at NCSU is supported by 4 Board Certified Anesthesiologists; 8 veterinary technicians (2 with advanced certification in anesthesia), 2 Anesthesiology Residents, as well as a designated hospital case scheduler.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at North Carolina State University is a fully equipped medical/surgical facility, with board certified specialists in cardiology, clinical pharmacology, dermatology, emergency and critical care medicine, laboratory animal medicine, internal medicine, neurology, pathology, clinical pathology, ophthalmology, radiology, radiation oncology, surgery, toxicology, theriogenology, and zoological medicine. These specialists are available for consultation as needed.
There is an ongoing and active investigation at the CVM at North Carolina State University. Collaborative as well as serve directed opportunities are readily available.
Residents are encouraged to attend local and national meetings and to present their research at such meetings.
Residents are required to attend a weekly NCSU house-officer seminar - presentations on various topics by house officers as well as weekly anesthesia rounds which are attended by their faculty mentors. Residents are encouraged to attend rounds not limited to; emergency and critical care, medicine, pathology, and cardiology.
The library in the College of Veterinary Medicine subscribes to a large number of journals dealing with veterinary medicine as well as human disease. Titles not in the collection at the Veterinary College can be readily obtained electronically.
All clinical trainees at North Carolina State University are evaluated two times each year; by Dec 1 and Apr 1. There is a standard evaluation form. A copy of the form is submitted to the Associate Dean for Services and one is placed in the trainee's file.
The length of training will be 3 years.
If a position is available, it will be filled through the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Matching Program. Aspects of an application that are considered in the selection process include (but are not limited to):
DVM GPA / Class Rank
Awards and Honors related to Anesthesiology
Completion of a rotating medicine/surgery internship or similar post-graduate experience
Ability of the letter of intent to convey the candidate’s interest in the position and future goals
General questions pertaining to the residency program should be directed to:
Lysa Pam Posner, DVM, DACVA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University
4700 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27606