Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
City University of Hong Kong
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS)

Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Residency Programme

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Overview

The City University of Hong Kong's Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) offers a comprehensive 3-year Anatomic Pathology Residency Programme designed to train highly skilled veterinary pathologists. This programme is conducted in partnership with Cornell University and follows the standards set by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS).

Programme Highlights

Duration: 3 years

Intake: One resident

Training Locations: Predominantly at CityUHK in Hong Kong, with possibility to travel to and train in other institutes (including overseas)

Language of Instruction: English

Training and Curriculum

Residents receive advanced instruction in:

  • Post-mortem examinations
  • Surgical biopsy
  • Immunohistochemistry
Additional training includes molecular pathology, forensic pathology, cytology, haematology, biochemistry, and immunocytochemistry. Residents actively participate in diagnostic services at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), contribute to teaching veterinary students, and engage in research projects leading to peer-reviewed publications. The programme also includes weekly rounds, journal clubs, and case discussions to enhance learning.

Resident Responsibilities

  • Participate in diagnostic pathology services under supervision, gradually increasing independence over the course of the residency
  • Teach anatomic pathology to veterinary students through practical labs and clinical rotations
  • Conduct and publish a supervised research project in anatomic pathology
  • Attend board preparation courses and participate in national or international pathology conferences

Benefits and Support

  • Competitive monthly stipend
  • Funding for research, consumables, and conference attendance
  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and academic resources
  • Medical and dental benefits on campus

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the programme are eligible for taking the ACVP certifying examination and ANZCVS membership examination, for specialist registration worldwide and are well-prepared for careers in diagnostic pathology, academia, and clinical research.

Admission

General Entrance Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University's general entrance requirements and the following programme-specific entrance requirements:
  • Veterinary degree (DVM, BVSc, BVM, or equivalent) recognized for veterinary registration in Hong Kong
  • Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience
  • Successful completion of a 6-month probationary period

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
  • a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)@#; or
  • an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)@; or
  • a score of 450 in band 6 of the Chinese mainland's College English Test; or
  • other equivalent qualifications.
@TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the commencement of the University's application period.
# Applicants are required to arrange with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for CityU is 3401.

Application

Prospective candidates are invited to apply online. Applications should include a personal statement, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts.

For detailed information and application procedures, please contact Prof. May Tse at maypy.tse@cityu.edu.hk

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