POST DVM COMBINED MS/RESIDENCY PROGRAM
EDUCATION
This residency in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging is an approved program of the American College of
Veterinary Radiology, and covers training in the fields of small animal and large animal radiology,
diagnostic ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and radiation therapy.
• Residents are required to enroll in graduate school and take appropriate course work leading to a
Masters degree.
• State funded residents must register for courses each semester (Fall, Spring and Summer)
throughout the residency program in order to be classified as a student and avoid having retirement
benefits deducted from their monthly salary.
• Residents must register for a minimum of 6 credits in the
Fall and the Spring, and 3 credits in the summer semester to be considered a full time student.
• The College will cover the cost of in-state tuition for up to 9 credits in each semester. Registering for
more than 9 credits does not incur additional cost.
Enrolled students will receive tuition premiums to cover out-of-state tuition costs during the first
year of the residency program. Thereafter, residents who have established Colorado Resident status will
continue to have in-state tuition costs covered by the College.
It is, therefore, advantageous that a resident
establish Colorado residency status during the first year of their residency in order to avoid paying
out-of-state tuition costs in the second and third years of their residency program.
Foreign students who
will not be able to establish Colorado residency will be responsible for the difference between in-state
and out-of-state tuition costs each semester. The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition
costs for which a non-Colorado resident will be responsible may be as high as $7,900.00 per year.
Residents are expected to prepare, submit and have accepted for publication 2 manuscripts in the area
of his/her special interest. A MS degree will only be awarded on completion of a three year residency
program and all graduate requirements. Time spent in training programs can also be applied towards
residency training requirements for American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) eligibility.
Appointments will be made for 12 months with the opportunity for renewal for an additional 12 months
upon successful completion of each 12 month term. Residency training will emphasize completion of
requirements for successful submission of credentials to the ACVR.
Duties of the resident will consist of clinical assignments, research and teaching under direct
supervision of appropriate faculty. Clinical rotations include small animal and large animal radiology,
diagnostic ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and radiation therapy.
Residents are advised, but not required, to become licensed and accredited in the state of Colorado.
The organization of the residents and training program is individualized through the guidance of an
appropriate faculty advisor and committee. Residents provide emergency care to client animals during
non-business hours on a rotational basis.
Inclusive dates of program: 3 years beginning July 15
Salary: $30,200 with annual increments
Requirements for application:
- Letter of intent
- Transcripts of DVM training
- GRE Scores
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference
For complete description of the Diagnostic Imaging Residency program
click here:
Radiology Residency requirements
and syllabus
For specific inquiries, please contact
Dr. Richard Park.
Mailing Address
Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences
1618 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: (970) 491-5222
Fax: (970) 491-0623
Email: ERHSDepartment
